Three people have been nominated as candidates for Chairperson of Long Island City Community Boathouse. Two nominees have respectfully declined the nomination. Ted Gruber has accepted nomination and as such is the sole candidate for chairperson. In accordance with LICCB’s parent Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club, the election will be held on Thursday, December 10th 2009.

Election
The election will be held at the next boathouse meeting, which takes place on Thursday, December 10th 2009 from 7PM to 8:30PM, in the boathouse meeting space located at 46-01 5th St. on the second floor. Those eligible to participate in the election must have volunteered at least once with the LICCB during the 2009 paddling season and must be at least 18 years of age.

Anyone who is unable to attend the meeting on December 10th 2009 may submit their vote to Joan Dunne via email at jdunne@elliman.com on December 10th by the end of day (11:59:59 PM) with the word “ELECTION” in the subject line of the email.

Joan will count the ballots and announce the results to the Board of Directors for the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club on December, 11th 2009. The LICCB is an Activity Committee of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club which reviews and approves all elected committee chairpersons. A public announcement of the election results will be made to the LICCB mailing list, website, and syndicated communication channels.

Course of Redress in Case of Dispute
If anyone wishes to contest the results of the election, a complaint must be lodged with Joan prior to December, 15th 2009. In the event of a dispute, the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club will be notified of the dispute, and a resolution will be determined at the sole discretion of the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club.