2026 ALDHA ELECTION INFORMATION
ALDHA Election Process:
Our bylaws require us to adhere to certain stipulations assuring an orderly and transparent election process.
To facilitate the election process, the board has established an Elections Committee which is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of policies and procedures of the annual election of members of the ALDHA Board, leadership and composition, Board guidelines and conflicts of interest.
A slate of nominees will be selected and voted on by the ALDHA membership via electronic and mail in balloting in September with results announced at The Gathering in October.
Nominations are now closed. The nominees will be announced shortly. Voting opens on September 1 and close on September 30.
Calendar Overview:
August 1st – nominations open
August 21st – nominations close
September 1st – both electronic and snail mail ballots (for members without email) will be made available.
September 30th – elections close.
Duties and Responsibilities for All Board Members:
1. All board members must agree to and sign a conflict of interest statement.
2. Board members are expected to help carry the load of managing the day-to-day business of ALDHA. We are a working board and it is not uncommon for board members to wear multiple “hats.”
3. Board members are expected to attend the Gathering, in-person board meetings, and monthly electronic meetings. Board members are encouraged, when possible and feasible, to attend trail functions such as the ATKO, Trail Days and local trail festivals.
4. Board members are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the ALDHA bylaws and motions passed by both past and present boards.
5. Board members are required to adhere to all ALDHA Policies.
Links to more information:
Code of Conduct
Duties & Responsibilities
Whistleblower
Conflict of Interest
Accepting a nomination and subsequent election to the board gives you the ability to affect the future of ALDHA. The pay is lousy (none), there is always plenty of work but you can’t beat the camaraderie. If you love ALDHA and the hiking community, please give serious consideration to joining the board.
ALDHA Elections:
Ballots will be formatted by the Election Committee and posted on the website.
Snail mail ballots and nominee bios will be sent to non email members.
One ballot will be sent per membership.
Electronic voting will be via the website.
Elections close September 30th. Ballots received after this date will not be counted.
Posting of Results:
The website will tally electronic ballots and paper ballots will be tallied and verified by the Election Coordinator and/or the Recording Secretary.
Results will be announced at the Gathering.
Results will be posted on the website and in the Blaze.