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[Sofia Ferres <sofia.ferres AT gmail.com>]

UPA International is seeking nominations for UPA members to run for the Regional 
Director positions for terms beginning January 1, 2012. Voting will be 
open to all UPA Chapter members and all UPA International members to 
ensure quality representation from each region. 

* These are one year terms for calendar year 2012. 
* Nominees must be members of UPA, and must have previous experience 
as a leader in a UPA International Chapter. Similar experience with related 
organizations will be considered. 
* Nominees must have their primary residence in the region they are 
being nominated to represent. 
* Regional Directors responsibilities are to:Â 
- represent the interests of members of local chapters and members 
of UPA International 
- represent UPA in the region 
- collaborate with the UPA Board of Directors and other Regional 
Directors

Regional Directors are expected to contribute about 5 hours per 
month to UPA activities , including quarterly conference calls. 

The UPA is seeking nominations for five Regional Director positions for 
the 2012 term. Regional Director roles that will be filled during this 
election will be:Â 

* Asia (Including India and Pakistan)
* Europe 
* Latin America (Mexico, Central America and South America)Â 
* MEAOS (Middle East; Africa; Oceania - Australia and New Zealand)Â 
* North America (Canada and The United States of America)Â 

Interested candidates will be able to discuss their interest with a 
member of the Elections Committee before committing to being on the 
ballot. They will also receive a full description of the Regional Director 
position. Current Regional Directors may be nominated for this elected term. 

Nominations are due by 11:59pm ET Friday, December 9, 2011. 

If you are interested in running, or would like to nominate someone for a
Regional Director position please send the following information to
elections2011 AT usabilityprofessionals.org or by fax to +1(630)351-8490.

1. Candidate's name and Company/Organization/School affiliation 
2. Contact information: email address and phone number 
3. Brief description of why the candidate is interested in running, 
or think the candidate will be an effective Regional Director. 

Once we receive the nomination, we will ask the nominee for additional 
information such as a candidate statement and background information. 
We will also send a Contract of Commitment for the nominee to complete 
and return. Thank you for your time and consideration in making the UPAÂ 
an international association with excellent representation.

Please note that being nominated for a RD position does not necessarily 
ensure that you will be slated to run. Rather, the elections 
committee recommends a slate of nominees to the Board based on each 
nominee's professional and UPA volunteer experience, their candidate 
statement, and the current competency needs of the Board.

Sincerely, 

Sofia Ferrés

UPA International 2011 Regional Coordinator - Latam