Center of Attention
Newsletter of CHADD of Northern California
Also at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
27 June 2003

CHADD Works to Improve the Lives of People with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder through Education, Advocacy,
and Support

The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
newsletter, designed to keep you up to date with CHADD of Northern
California's activities and updates in the field.

===== In This Issue =====

Election Special
Please Tell Us

===== About the Newsletter =====

The Center of Attention is CHADD of Northern California's bi-weekly
newsletter. The newsletter is designed to keep you up to date with
CHADD of Northern California's activities and updates in the field.
It's a step toward bringing the members closer together.

======== Election Special ==========

The contents of this e-mail newsletter should also arrive in the
postal mail for every current member of CHADD of Northern California.
If you do not get the mailing and believe that your membership is
current, you can e-mail us by replying to this message.

It may be easiest to wait for your postal mail letter or download the
forms and directions from the web at:

http://www.chaddnorcal.org/ExecBoard/Election03-04/

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Dear Members of CHADD of Northern California:

In accordance with CHADD policy relating to CHADD Chapter elections,
the CHADD Chapter of Northern California will hold its annual
election for the Chapter Board of Directors and Officers by written
ballot on Saturday, July 12, 2003, at 3 pm, at The Friends Meeting
House, 957 Colorado Ave. Palo Alto, CA.

Directions are at: http://www.chaddnorcal.org/schedule/directions/Friends.htm

The election will be open to all current CHADD members, and only
Chapter members in good standing may hold a Chapter Board or Officer
position. Interested Chapter members may announce their intention to
seek election to any Chapter leadership position at the elections and
will be considered in the voting process. A list of members in good
standing will be used at the meeting to identify who may vote.

The election will be conducted by a chapter election team who is not
standing for election and who has been appointed by the Chapter's
Board to assist with the election process. Each candidate will have a
maximum of three minutes to address the meeting and answer questions.
A simple majority of votes cast shall determine the outcome.

The ballot is copied below and is also available on the CHADD of
Northern California website in PDF format. The URL is:

http://www.chaddnorcal.org/ExecBoard/Forms/Ballot03-04

You can:

1. Bring your ballot with you to vote in person at the election
2. Complete your ballot now and have a proxy vote it for you in
person at the election
a. Proxy votes must be cast by a CHADD member who is present at the election
b. You must sign the proxy form on the last page of the ballot
c. You may fax your ballot and signed proxy to the Chapter at
888-759-9758 to be counted by the election team.
3. You may receive a ballot and vote it yourself at the election.

Each CHADD membership is entitled to one vote. If, for example, both
a husband and wife attend the election and they have a CHADD "Family"
membership, they may cast only one vote.

The Chapter Nominating Committee has met to consider and develop a
slate of candidates for Officer and Board positions. At this time,
the Nominating Committee recommends the slate of candidates in the
first column.

Write-in votes are allowed for any position.

Vote for just ONE candidate in each race, or your vote cannot be counted.

Any necessary clarifications will be posted at:

http://www.chaddnorcal.org/ExecBoard/Election03-04

Questions will be answered at 888-759-9758

Thank you for your continued support of CHADD of Northern California!

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Nominating Committee Recommendations are listed first for each position


Chapter Coordinator
Northern California
Lew Mills, PhD
Geoffrey Mangers
Write-in

County Coordinator
Marin
Beverlee Kell
Against or Write-in

County Coordinator
Santa Clara
Michael Hinckley, PhD
Geoffrey Mangers
Write-in

County Coordinator
Sonoma -
Doug Miller
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
Greenbrae, (Marin) - 10N
Beverlee Kell
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
Pleasanton, (Alameda) - 40B
Joanne Matone
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
Corte Madera, (Marin) - 40C
Beverlee Kell
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
Mill Valley, (Marin) - 40D
Beverlee Kell
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
CHADD Latino, San Jose 40F
Lew Mills, PhD
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
Santa Rosa, (Sonoma) - 142
Doug Miller
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
Walnut Creek, (Contra Costa) - 299
Donna Love
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
Palo Alto, (Santa Clara) - 338
Michael Hinckley, PhD
Geoffrey Mangers
Write-in

Branch Coordinator
San Francisco - 709
Rachel Rosenfeld
Against or Write-in

Branch Coordinator
East Contra Costa - pending
No Candidate
Write-in

Branch Coordinator
Napa - pending
Karen Shepard
Against or Write-in

Director of Development
Lew Mills, PhD
Against or Write-in

Director of Finance (Treasurer)
Judy Marshall
Against or Write-in

Director of Internet & Communications
Lew Mills, PhD
Against or Write-in

Inquiries Director
Professional Resource List
Mary Sheehan
Against or Write-in

Public Policy Director, (VAN)
Lew Mills, PhD
Against or Write-in

Director of Media & Public Relations
Lew Mills, PhD
Against or Write-in

Membership Director
Judy Marshall
Against or Write-in

Newsletter Editor (Director) "Center of Attention"
Lew Mills, PhD
Against or Write-in

Program Director
Lori Schifrin
Against or Write-in

Chapter Board
At Large 1
Eileen Barry
Against or Write-in

Chapter Board
At Large 2
Peggy Goodman
Against or Write-in

Santa Clara County Board
At Large 1
Peggy Goodman
Against or Write-in

Santa Clara County Board
At Large 2
Eric Hollister
Against or Write-in

Santa Clara County Board
At Large 3
Sanjay Jasuja, MD
Against or Write-in

Santa Clara County Board
At Large 4
Adele Newman
Against or Write-in

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CHADD ELECTION PROXY

(The proxy form can be downloaded from the web:
http://www.chaddnorcal.org/ExecBoard/Forms/Ballot03-04. But this is
what it says.)

I (blank)(Voter), a member in good financial standing of "CHADD of
Northern California", CHADD Chapter 504, hereby authorize (blank)
(Proxy)(Faxed ballots will be voted for you by the election team)
also a member in good financial standing of "CHADD of Northern
California" to cast a vote on my behalf at the consolidated Chapter
and Branch Elections to be held on July 12, 2003.

Voter's Name (Please Print)
Signature
Date


===== Please Tell Us! =====

We thank members for their responses to the Newsletter. Any comments,
suggestions, or criticisms will be greatly appreciated. Please
continue to help us make this newsletter and CHADD of Northern
California more beneficial to you all.

We also invite readers to share their experiences with us and other
members. Please feel free to write to us about anything that you
would like to see published.

You can e-mail your comments to us at Lew@.... Simply
replying to this e-mail will also send your message to the right
place.


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Lew Mills, PhD, MFT
Editor, "Center of Attention"
CHADD of Northern California, Chapter # 504
mailto:Lew@...
http://www.chaddnorcal.org/newsletter
Fax or Voice Message: 510-291-2950
Toll Free 888-759-9758