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2026/2027 Board Election
2026/2027 Board Election
Each August, our members choose the five people who will guide the club for the year ahead.
Each August, our members choose the five people who will guide the club for the year ahead.
Here is how it works, who can take part, and how to put your name forward.
Here is how it works, who can take part, and how to put your name forward.
Who Can Vote and Run
Who Can Vote and Run
Our board is chosen by our paid members. We offer three paid plans: Member, Donor Member, and Lifetime Member. If you hold any of these plans and your membership is current after August 1, you can nominate others, be nominated yourself, and vote.
Our board is chosen by our paid members. We offer three paid plans: Member, Donor Member, and Lifetime Member. If you hold any of these plans and your membership is current after August 1, you can nominate others, be nominated yourself, and vote.
Free club players are always welcome on the courts. To take part in the election, move up to one of our three paid plans. Lifetime Members never need to renew.
Free club players are always welcome on the courts. To take part in the election, move up to one of our three paid plans. Lifetime Members never need to renew.
Key Dates
Key Dates
August 1: Nominations open. Paid memberships are in effect for the new cycle.
August 1: Nominations open. Paid memberships are in effect for the new cycle.
August 1 through August 31: Declare your intent to run, or move up to a paid plan so you can take part.
August 1 through August 31: Declare your intent to run, or move up to a paid plan so you can take part.
August 31: Nominations close.
August 31: Nominations close.
By August 31: The five new board members are selected.
By August 31: The five new board members are selected.
Monday, September 14, 2026: The new board's term begins.
Monday, September 14, 2026: The new board's term begins.
How the Election Works
How the Election Works
Our bylaws (Article III) set the process:
Our bylaws (Article III) set the process:
The board has five members, chosen by the paid membership.
The board has five members, chosen by the paid membership.
Each paid member may submit up to three nominations.
Each paid member may submit up to three nominations.
The five members who receive the most nominations are selected to the board.
The five members who receive the most nominations are selected to the board.
If there is a tie, we hold a runoff. Each paid member casts one vote.
If there is a tie, we hold a runoff. Each paid member casts one vote.
Board members serve a one-year term that begins on the second Monday of September.
Board members serve a one-year term that begins on the second Monday of September.
Declared Candidates
Declared Candidates
Candidates will appear here once nominations open in August.
Candidates will appear here once nominations open in August.
Thinking About Running?
Thinking About Running?
Current Member
Current Member
Renew your membership on or after August 1st
Renew your membership on or after August 1st
Email derek.stewart@templeterracepickleball.org with your name, a short statement of two or three sentences, and an optional photo.
Email derek.stewart@templeterracepickleball.org with your name, a short statement of two or three sentences, and an optional photo.
We will add you to the Declared Candidates list.
We will add you to the Declared Candidates list.
Become a Member
Become a Member
Email derek.stewart@templeterracepickleball.org with your name, a short statement of two or three sentences, and an optional photo.
Email derek.stewart@templeterracepickleball.org with your name, a short statement of two or three sentences, and an optional photo.
We will add you to the Declared Candidates list.
We will add you to the Declared Candidates list.
Submit your nominations
Submit your nominations
The nomination form opens in August.
The nomination form opens in August.
Members may nominate up to three members, including themselves. Watch this page and your email for the link.
Members may nominate up to three members, including themselves. Watch this page and your email for the link.
The nomination form will open on August 1. Please check back then.
The nomination form will open on August 1. Please check back then.
Board Election FAQ
Board Election FAQ
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. Paid members may nominate themselves and up to two other members.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. Paid members may nominate themselves and up to two other members.
I am a free club player. Can I vote or run?
Not yet. Players are not members. You must be a club member, donor member, or lifetime member to take part in the election.
I am a free club player. Can I vote or run?
Not yet. Players are not members. You must be a club member, donor member, or lifetime member to take part in the election.
I became a paid member after August 1. Am I eligible?
Yes, as long as your membership is current during the nomination window.
I became a paid member after August 1. Am I eligible?
Yes, as long as your membership is current during the nomination window.
How many people can I nominate?
Up to three.
How many people can I nominate?
Up to three.
What happens in a tie?
We hold a runoff. Each paid member may cast one vote.
What happens in a tie?
We hold a runoff. Each paid member may cast one vote.
When are results announced?
By the end of August. The new board's term begins Monday, September 14, 2026.
When are results announced?
By the end of August. The new board's term begins Monday, September 14, 2026.
What does a board member do?
Board members manage club business, including events, finances, membership, facilities, and communications. Expect a few meetings each year and some committee work.
What does a board member do?
Board members manage club business, including events, finances, membership, facilities, and communications. Expect a few meetings each year and some committee work.
Questions?
Questions?
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