| February 5 |
Bylaws amendment Deadline for the 2012 Annual Meeting
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| Feburary 27 |
Award nomination deadline |
| March 5 |
Intent to Run for FCLB Office and Nominating Committee Deadline
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| April 5 |
FCLB Voting Delegate / Alternate Designation Deadline |
| May 4 |
Resolutions Deadline
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FCLB Elections
| District IV Director |
Dr. Maggie Colucci (NV) |
| District IV Alternate Director |
Dr. Gary Counselman (KS) |
| District V Director |
Dr. Michael Coon (SC) |
| District V Alternate Director |
Dr. Ned Martello (TN) |
| Administrative Fellow Director |
Dr. Larry Spicer (MN) |
| District I |
Dr. Dwight Schmidt (ND) |
| District II |
Dr. Robert Daschner (MN) |
| District III |
Dr. Albert Stabile (NJ) |
| District IV |
Dr. James Badge (AZ) |
| District V |
Dr. Randy Schilsky (NC) |
 TO: FCLB Member Licensing Board Offices / Chairs
Registered Voting Delegates and Alternates
FROM: Donna M. Liewer, Executive Director
DATE: April 4, 2012
RE: FCLB 2012 ELECTIONS – Report of the Nominating Committee
In accordance with the FCLB Bylaws, the member boards are to be notified at least 30 days prior to the next annual business meeting regarding:
1. Slate of candidates for Administrative Fellow Director recommended by your 2012 Nominating Committee
2. Slate of nominees for the 2013 Nominating Committee
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Daniel Saint-Germain, D.C (QC), FCLB Immediate Past President, Chair
The Nominating Committee [includes Daniel Saint-Germain, D.C. (QC) - Chair, Shayne Javersak, D.C. (OK), Randy Schilsky, D.C. (NC), Dwight Schmidt, D.C. (ND), Keita Vanterpool, D.C. (DC), and Richard Tollefson, D.C. (MN)] reviewed the announced candidates for the open positions requiring vote by the delegate assembly. A quorum was present.
A board policy, adopted in 2003 at the recommendation of our member boards, offers the opportunity for an oral telephone interview with all candidates for office who announce by the recommended deadline (60 days prior to the annual meeting.)
The following questions represent the core components of the interview:
1. What are the personal and professional qualifications and strengths which you will bring to the office you are seeking?
2. What is your vision for the Federation? What do you see as the important issues facing our organization?
3. Is there anything else you would like to add regarding FCLB and/or your candidacy?
The announced candidate for the position of Administrative Fellow Director was reviewed by the Nominating Committee. There were no announced candidates for the five openings on the 2013 Nominating Committee (therefore, nominations will be accepted from the floor).
As chair, Dr. Daniel Saint-Germain reports:
“The Nominating Committee found, after talking with the candidate, that Dr. Spicer is fully capable and qualified to serve the Federation and his name should be presented to the delegate body for election to the position of Administrative Fellow Director.”
For a three year term to conclude at the end of the annual business meeting in 2015:
ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOW DIRECTOR
• Dr. Larry Spicer of Minnesota
Candidates may also run from the floor.
2013 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
• No announced candidates
All candidates will run from the floor (one from each district plus Immediate Past President serves as Chair)
CALENDAR OF ELECTION EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 4
7:00 AM Candidates Forum - during the general breakfast
SATURDAY, MAY 5
7:00 AM District Breakfast
Districts elect District Directors for IV, V and Alternate Directors for IV, and V. FCLB distributes letters of intent and CVs for those who announce by the 60 day deadline; others may run from the floor.
8:15 AM Annual Business Meeting
The Nominating Committee will place those who have been slated for offices elected by the delegate body as a whole into nomination. Other candidates may also run from the floor.
Click here to view candidate information
DATE: April 5, 2012
RE: FCLB ELECTIONS
In accordance with the FCLB Bylaws, those candidates for district director or alternate director who wish to have their materials distributed by the FCLB offices must advise the FCLB no later than March 4, 2012. It is our pleasure to make available the following for your information:
(click on a candidate's name to view more information)
District IV Director - announced candidate
Maggie Colucci, D.C. (NV)
Eligible for second and final three-year term in this office.
District IV Alternate Director - announced candidate
Gary Counselman, D.C. (KS)
Eligible for second and final three-year term in this office.
District V Director - announced candidate
Michael Coon, D.C. (SC)
Eligible for an initial three-year term in this office.
District V Alternate Director:
No announced candidates
District Director and Alternate Director elections will take place during the May 7, 2012, Saturday morning regional district breakfasts.
Candidates may also run from the floor.
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SENT VIA EMAIL
TO: FCLB Member Boards:
Board Offices and Chairs
FROM: Donna M. Liewer, FCLB Executive Director
DATE: March 1, 2012
RE: 2012 FCLB Proposed Bylaws Amendment
Below please find the single proposed amendment to the bylaws to be considered at the annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The current bylaws are also available on our website.
| AMENDMENT 1 |
| Issue |
Authorizing the Board of Directors to admit new members rather than the Delegate Assembly |
| Proposed by |
Dr. Kirk Shilts (MA) and the FCLB Board of Directors |
| Background |
The rationale is that it should be easy to admit qualified boards to membership (not have to wait until the annual meeting), but the removal process should be retained by the Delegate Assembly.
This allows for new member boards to be admitted immediately if they apply in the middle of the year.
Legal counsel concurs.
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| Bylaws Committee Recommendation |
Pass |
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Admittance to Membership.
A Chiropractic Licensing Board that meets the criteria for membership in these Bylaws may be admitted into the Federation as a Member Board and assigned to a District by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Directors Delegates at an Annual Meeting of the Delegate Assembly.
Your Board of Directors and staff will be pleased to address any questions you may have either before or after we all arrive in San Antonio, Texas. We’re looking forward to another great conference!
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TO: FCLB Member Board Offices and Chairs
FROM: Lawrence O’Connor, D.C., President
DATE: January 6, 2012
RE: Registering FCLB Delegates & Alternates
Dues Payment
Elected Offices
Bylaws / Resolutions
FCLB Awards Program
Dear Friends,
Now is the time for you to begin to exercise your privileges as an FCLB member!
1) REGISTERING YOUR FCLB DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE
In accordance with our bylaws and board policy, your board’s FCLB delegate and alternate must be registered no later than 30 days prior to the Annual Business Meeting. Therefore, we need your registration postmarked via mail or fax no later than Thursday, April 5, 2012.
The delegate and alternate begin their FCLB service effective with the postmark date of the registration, and continue until the following year when re-registration is required. Please refer to the enclosed FCLB policies regarding changes in designation of delegates and alternates after official registration has occurred.
Click here for a form to assist you in the designation process, or you may designate your representatives on your board’s official letterhead. In the case of difficult time circumstances, e-mail notification is also accepted. The detailed policy is also enclosed.
If your delegate and alternate are not properly registered, they may attend the meeting but will not be allowed to vote.
Registering your FCLB delegate and alternate is completely separate from registering your NBCE delegate and alternate. Different conditions may apply, and separate registration is required. Call Kay Leff at the NBCE at 970-356-9100.
2) DUES PAYMENT
Please note that your FCLB 2012 membership dues must be paid prior to the Annual Business Meeting to ensure your board’s vote. The Annual Business Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. For administrative purposes, we appreciate your payment by Thursday, April 5, 2012
3) ELECTED OFFICES
The FCLB positions open for election the year are:
• Five positions on the Nominating Committee (one year term)
• Administrative Fellow Director position - (three year term)
• Districts IV and V Director and Alternate Director positions (three year term)
The Nominating Committee will offer a slate of candidates for the Nominating Committe and Administrative Fellow positions from among those who apply by the Monday, March 5, 2012 deadline specified in the FCLB bylaws. The Nominating Committee does not slate candidates for FCLB District Directors or Alternate Directors.
To seek to be slated, please send a letter of interest and your curriculum vitae postmarked by Monday, March 5, 2012, to the FCLB’s executive offices. Candidates may also run from the floor.
About the Nominating Committee
Please note that service on the 2012-13 Nominating Committee precludes you from seeking any FCLB elected office from now through the conclusion of the 2013 annual business meeting.
Eligibility for the 2012-13 Nominating Committee: Must be an FCLB Fellow or Administrative Fellow at the time of nomination and election (currently on a chiropractic regulatory board). Must have attended at least two annual meetings of the Federation prior to nomination. Nominating Committee terms are for one year.
The current Nominating Committee will offer a slate of candidates for the five future Nominating Committee positions from among those who apply by the deadline specified in the FCLB bylaws.
To seek to be slated for the Nominating Committee, please send a letter of interest and your curriculum vitae postmarked by Monday, March 5, 2012, to the FCLB’s executive offices. Candidates may also run from the floor.
About the Administrative Fellow Director Position
Candidates for Administrative Fellow Director are advised to submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the Federation’s executive offices postmarked by Monday, March 5, 2012. The term for the FCLB Administrative Fellow Director Position is a three-year term.
About the District Director and Alternate Director Positions
Elections will be held in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday morning, May 5, as the District Caucus. Two District Director seats on the Board are open, as well as their alternate positions. District Directors may be elected for no more than 2 three-year terms.
• District IV - Dr. Maggie Colucci has completed one term and is eligible for re-election as District IV Director. District IV elected Dr. Gary Counselman (KS) as the District IV Alternate Director during the district caucus in Marco Island, Florida (2011) and he will be eligible for initial election at the District Caucus.
• District V - Dr. Michael Coon is eligible for initial election to a three year term as District V Director, as Dr. Coon assumed the role of District Director upon Dr. Farrel Grossman’s election to the position of FCLB Treasurer during the FCLB Annual Meeting in Marco Island, FL (2012). The District V Alternate Director position is open for election as well.
4) BYLAWS / RESOLUTIONS
BYLAWS: For your advance review, click here to view our current bylaws. I encourage you to review the document. Please note the Sunday, February 5, 2012, deadline to propose any amendments you believe may benefit the Federation's membership, so that they can be postmarked by Monday, March 5, 2012, in accordance with the notice requirements of our bylaws. Please feel free to contact our executive offices with any questions.
The FCLB Board of Directors will meet on January 20 - 21, 2012. If you would like your proposed bylaws amendment to be reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to being sent to the membership, please have your proposed amendment to the FCLB executive offices no later than Thursday, January 19th.
To date, one bylaws amendment has been proposed for the FCLB Board of Directors to review.
RESOLUTIONS: These should be sponsored by at least one FCLB delegate from a board with current membership in good standing. Resolutions may be proposed at any time during the year, but must be received no later than 8:00 AM on Friday, May 4, 2012. Advance submission allows the FCLB staff and the Resolutions and Bylaws Committee time to review the ideas, and to work with the sponsors to ensure proper format and clear language. The delegates vote on resolutions during the Annual Business Meeting.
5) FCLB AWARDS PROGRAM
Attached are the nomination forms for our George Arvidson Award for Meritorious Service and The Earl L. Wiley, D.C. Outstanding Board awards. If you have nominees for either award, please return your form to the FCLB executive offices by Monday, February 27, 2012.
The 2012 conference program promises to be one of our finest. The opportunity to collaborate with our fellow board members, college representatives and administrative regulators ensures a wide perspective on regulatory issues.
If this is your first Federation conference, we promise you great information and friendship. If you’re already an active part of our family, we welcome you home again. Like any good family, we’re eager to hear your successes and offer support for your challenges. See you in San Antonio, Texas! |
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