NO CONTEST!
On July 11, 2025 the Nominating Committee for the SECU Board elections in 2025 released its slate of four candidates [link]. The Chairman of the committee, Mr. Chuck Stone, outlined the selection process and emphasized: "The Nominating Committee is encouraged by the level of candidate engagement and participation in this year’s election.".
The selected slate included two incumbent board members and two who were recruited by the Board, including one former board member. Two incumbents chose not to seek reelection.
The news release also noted that: "All prospective candidates were then invited to interview with the Nominating Committee; all prospective candidates accepted the invitation".
As you will recall, there was a little riff concerning the announcement of election procedures this year [link], with several interested candidates missing the earlier filing deadline. The NC Credit Union Division, however, ruled that SECU may continue to do as it pleases in terms of the Annual Meeting.
Thought it was interesting to note how another prominent, statewide North Carolina non-profit notified members of an upcoming board election and even invited members to apply!:
... granted it is UNC-CH, which makes it suspect for some readers!
Mr. Stone, the Chair of the SECU Nominating Committee, when asked the number of "all prospective candidates" who had applied seemed reluctant at first to reply. But, did finally acknowledge that there was only one other applicant beyond the four recruited.
"The Nominating Committee is encouraged by the level of candidate engagement and participation in this year’s election.". One potential independent candidate out of 2.8 million SECU members?
😎 Well, It could have been worse ...!!
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