Elections

Elections

FAQ

When are the elections?

As per our bylaws, we hold an annual election of officers.  

Dec 1 - Dec 15  Voting takes place.

Dec 1: Candidates for office (i.e. those who could not escape the nominating committee) are announced.

Nov 1: Nominating committee (consisting of three current DAPP board members) is formed.

Who can vote?

Members of the durhampickleball@googlegroups.com mailing list.

How do I vote?

Electronically.  

The ballot will be emailed to all members by Dec 1.  Voting ends on Sunday, Dec. 15 at midnight eastern time.

How do I run for an office?

Thanks! 

Fill out the DAPP 2025 Election Nominations form to let us know you're willing to pitch in for Durham Pickleball.

How do nominate someone else for an office?

Some thing, i.e. fill out the DAPP 2025 Election Nominations form to suggest someone.  We promise not to tell them that you did.

How can I help with the election?

Thanks again!  

You can volunteer to be on the nominating committee, or to help with the voting.  All are welcome, just email durhampickleball+elections@gmail.com and offer to help!

How about a brief description of the seats?

Durham Area Pickleball Players (DAPP) has a eight member board, with four officers (president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer) and four at-large members. 

The duties of the four officers are just what you'd expect.  

Each at-large member represents a specific constituency and chairs a working committee.  The roles (or "seats") are:

1. Durham Parks and Rec (DPR) Liaison

Main contact between DPR and Board. Works with DPR on future plans for pickleball in the area, communicates DPR info back to DAPP and community.

2. Community Representative (filled through 2025)

Responds to incoming emails requesting information about where to play/how to learn/etc. Organizes and coordinates free community activities (for example, new player meetups, informal evening play by rating, up and down the river events, etc).

3. Fundraising Tzar

Organizes and oversees fundraising activities, and helps set priorities for spending money.

4. Events Organizer (filled through 2025)

Leads and coordinates non-free DAPP events such as tournaments.

How long are the terms of office?

• Officers serve one year terms, and can be reelected to their current office for one subsequent year.  They may run for a different office in following years, but cannot hold any specific office for more than two continuous years.

• The vice-president takes the office with the understanding that they will run for president in the future.

• At-large members serve two year terms in a specific seat, and can be reelected once, for a total of four continuous years of service in that seat.  They may subsequently run for a different at-large seat.

• Two at-large members will be elected in odd numbered election years.

• Two at-large members will be elected in even numbered election years.

Where can I get more information?

Email durhampickleball+elections@gmail.com and we'll put you to work. :-)