The Subic Bay Freeport Chamber provides its members the opportunity for significant degrees of active participation in the development of the Subic Bay Freeport. Foremost is the opportunity for corporate members to serve on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in receiving value for your investment in the Chamber of Commerce, please consider participation in the Election of the Board of Directors in the capacity as a nominee and/or as a wise voter. Either way, choose only those who will do something for the Freeport, for you and for other residents and investors.
Eligibility and Requirements
Nominees to the Board are required to exemplify and attest to sound moral character, must exhibit the highest level of integrity, and will be expected to conduct themselves with the utmost regard for business ethics at all times. Moreover, they are expected to demonstrate initiative, dedication, confidentiality, a selfless willingness to serve, and above all, concern for the direction the Freeport and the Chamber will take in the future.
Bear in mind that elected Board members are required to seriously commit to attend Board meetings, General Meetings and mixers every month, to be involved in Committees, and to spearhead membership concerns, all on a pro-bono basis.
Only Corporate members in good standing are eligible for nomination. Members having past due membership fees will be prohibited from voting or accepting a nomination to run in the election.
You may nominate yourself, provided you are the authorized representative and you can nominate from one, up to four (4) people on the election nomination form.
Status of Current Board
While subject to change, there will be four seats to fill during this election.
Directors having one year remaining on the Board: Rose Baldeo, Lewis Strickland, and Peter Tumanda. They will continue to serve until 2017.
Directors who decided to re-run for this upcoming election: Derrick Manuel, Zed Avecilla, Donald Manalo, and Edna Canlas.
Election Schedule
September 30 – October 14, 2016 – NOMINATION PROCESS BEGINS: Attached is a Nomination Form in which Corporate Members in good standing may nominate members of their choice for next year’s Board.
October 15 – October 19, 2016 – CANDIDATE SELECTION: Those nominated are asked for their written commitment for a minimum of 15 hours per month of service. Upon acceptance of the nomination, they will be declared as official candidates in the voting process.
October 20 – Nov. 09, 2016 – Campaign Period: Official candidates may conduct campaign strategies of their choice. Candidates may request assistance from the Election Committee should there be any campaign materials or ads they would want to disseminate to the voting members of the Chamber.
Nov. 10 – 27, 2016 – Voting Process: Based on confirmed candidates who have verified they are willing to serve, voting ballots are forwarded to all Corporate members who are asked to VOTE for the candidate(s) of their choice.
November 28, 2016 – Tabulation: Votes are tabulated by the Election Committee. Any Corporate member/s may observe the tabulation process and witness the counting of the ballots.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS – This will be done as soon as the tabulation of ballots is finished and results are ready, usually through mass email.
The Candidates
Below are the candidates for this year’s election. Please choose wisely.
The Voting Ballot
Click here or the image above to view and download the voting form.
Officer Selection
Next year’s officers (Directors) are selected /voted by the Board of Directors. Official presentation of the new set of Directors and Officers will be done during the last Mixer for the year (date to be announced)
Should you have any questions, kindly contact the Chamber office at 252-3180 or email at marketing@sbfcc.com
