Do you smell something burning?
Across the U.S., we're having a fiery debate over voting practices and elections. Although the rhetoric is fierce, the differing sides aren't really that far apart. Everyone wants only eligible citizens voting, everyone wants all eligible citizens to have the chance to vote.
Everyone agrees that elections are crucial, the heart and bedrock of our - and every! - democracy.
Why so much concern this year over SECU Board election practices and the Annual Membership Meeting? Why not quit whining and move on? Five reasons:
1) You've already witnessed how SECU members - and your voice! - have been shut out of the Annual Meeting by the Board of Directors. Leaves you speechless doesn't it! [Yes, it does!]
Recent Year Member May Speak Member Resolutions
2022 Fully Permitted Fully Permitted
2023 Restricted Restricted
2024 Prohibited Restricted
2025 Prohibited Prohibited
2) Now more???? The SECU Board passed a bylaw amendment in September, 2025 to prohibit member-nominated board candidates, unless the candidate - in just 3 weeks time! - can get 6,000+ members to sign a support petition. That change will effectively eliminate any likelihood of open board elections at SECU.
3) So if you want to run for the Board in the future??? Just contact your 6,000 closest friends and ask them to sign... Or, you could run for the U.S. Senate with a lot less signatures.
4) Our CEO Leigh Brady publicly refused to acknowledge the passage of that amendment when asked in front of the entire membership at the 2025 Annual Meeting [link]. One has to wonder why hide the truth from SECU members?
5) If SECU members can no longer participate in the Annual Meeting and there is no longer an election by the members of the Board of Directors; won't "They" soon ask why have an Annual Meeting at all?
👉 Here's where to find complete voting info [link]. [Online voting ends Tuesday October 6th!]
✅ Please consider casting your votes for Julian Hawes and Barry Browning. Your ballot is still valid if you vote only for the 2 member-nominated candidates.
SECU Board Elections: Vote Now For Two - Julian Hawes And Barry Browning!
Facts are facts folks; and if you lose your rights, you won't get them back!
