Upcoming 2026 Officer Elections – Nominees

Dear AWS Member:

We hope this email finds you well. It’s time for 2026 elections for the AWS Long Beach / Orange County Section Executive Committee open positions. A section nominating committee was formed and proposed the following regular nominees to fill the open positions for the next term (June 1st 2026 – May 31st 2027):
  • 1st Vice-Chair – Damon Skinner
  • Secretary – Linda Thomas
Nominees for the open positions will also be accepted by petition.

If you are interested in running for an open position, please email LongBeachOrangeCounty@awssections.org by Monday, April 6th at 11:59 PM with the following:

1. Completed Nomination by Petition for Executive Committee Position Form Self-
Nomination for an Executive Position (see form below).
You are required to have an active non-student membership in the Long Beach / Orange County Section.

2. 10 signatures of members in good standing from Long Beach/Orange County AWS section supporting your nomination (page 2 of form below).
 
Note that individuals with student memberships are not eligible to nominate or serve in executive positions.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Eric Budwig
Section Nominating Committee Chair
AWS Long Beach / Orange County Section
Email: LongBeachOrangeCounty@awssections.org