2026 Voting for Slate of Officers

2026 Slate

Kelly Berthiaume       Sharron Cochran       Valerie Clark      Suzanne Nicholas       Becky Kalagher         Rose Zariczny

Kelly Shaw                Sue Quirk Mary          Wood                Joyce Sandvik              Karen Parlin

How Our Board Election Process Works

Each year, our members play an essential role in shaping the leadership of our organization. The process begins with a membership vote on the slate of board members. Any member who is interested in serving is welcome to nominate themselves for consideration, ensuring an open and inclusive path to leadership.

Once the membership vote is finalized, the results are announced at our Annual General Meeting. At that time, the newly elected board convenes to elect the organization’s officers:

President      Vice President/Clerk      Treasurer      Recording Secretary

This two‑step process—membership voting followed by board officer elections—helps maintain transparency, continuity, and shared responsibility in our governance.

If you’ve ever considered getting more involved, this is a wonderful time to step forward. Your experience, perspective, and passion can make a meaningful difference.

 

Ambassador Award

Since 1995, this award has celebrated the people whose kindness, camaraderie, and unwavering spirit lift us all. Below is a list of past honorees whose contributions have already been recognized. As you cast your vote, please choose someone not on this list—someone whose generosity, teamwork, and quiet acts of support continue to make our community stronger. Thank you for helping us honor the heart and soul of who we are.

List of past recipients who have been recognized and not to be included in your vote: Becky Kalagher, Rose Zariczny, Lynn Paresky, Sharron Cochran, Lurissa Marston-Capobianco, Pat Gipps, Karen Fleming-Brooks, Linda Chita, Dan Salvucci, Bill & Angie Knott, Jane Rutledge, Sue Quirk, Deb Deschenes, Karen Parlin, Valerie Clark and Mary Wood.

 

Please list your name so we can keep track of who is voting.
For BSTRA family memberships. Please list the other family member that can vote so we can keep track of who is voting.
Please select one or more candidates for the Board of Directors or cast one vote for the entire slate.
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors please enter your name as a nominee.
AMBASSADOR AWARD Since 1995, this award has celebrated the people whose kindness, camaraderie, and unwavering spirit lift us all. Below is a list of past honorees whose contributions have already been recognized. As you cast your vote, please choose someone not on this list—someone whose generosity, teamwork, and quiet acts of support continue to make our community stronger. Thank you for helping us honor the heart and soul of who we are. List of past recipients who have been recognized and not to be included in your vote: Becky Kalagher, Rose Zariczny, Lynn Paresky, Sharron Cochran, Lurissa Marston-Capobianco, Pat Gipps, Karen Fleming-Brooks, Linda Chita, Dan Salvucci, Bill & Angie Knott, Jane Rutledge, Sue Quirk, Deb Deschenes, Karen Parlin, Valerie Clark and Mary Wood.
The voting deadline to submit your votes is 8 pm February 20, 2026