Candidate statements due March 15

Delegates to UUP’s 2002 Spring Delegate Assembly will elect three statewide officers and five Executive Board members.

In addition to choosing board members, delegates will cast their ballots for vice president for academics, vice president for professionals and treasurer. Of the eight elected to these positions, four must be professionals and four must be academics.

In accordance with DA policy, candidates running for statewide elective positions may have statements printed in The Voice, which is mailed to all members of the UUP bargaining unit.

The following provisions apply:

• Candidates may submit a statement of up to 500 words and a photo for publication. If a candidate wishes to submit a lengthier statement, it will be set in smaller type to give all candidates equal space.
• Statements must be typed and double-spaced. Candidates are encouraged to submit their statements by e-mail or on computer disk, accompanied by a typed copy. The Voice can accept computer files in Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, DOS-Text and Ascii.
• Statements and photos are due in the UUP Administrative Office, P.O. Box 15143, Albany, N.Y. 12212-5143, by the close of business Friday, March 15.
• Candidate statements will be published by order of election and in alphabetical order in even-numbered years and reverse alphabetical order in odd-numbered years.
• All materials must be supplied by the candidate and will not be returned.

Note: Individuals interested in submitting a candidate statement should contact The Voice for editorial guidelines.