Azalea Neighborhood Association – Election Process
The bylaws can be hard to follow, since the details are scattered across several sections. This election document pulls everything together in one place, explains the process clearly, and does so in a way that’s fully consistent with the bylaws.
Like most nonprofits, our board structure and officer roles are designed to provide stability and continuity. The membership elects four board members, and the board itself may appoint additional directors to fill vacant seats. Once seated, the board of directors governs all business of the association, including selecting who will serve as president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. This process is standard practice for nonprofit organizations — it prevents sudden takeovers by a small group and ensures the board remains steady, consistent, and accountable to the entire membership.
In accordance with the bylaws of the Azalea Neighborhood Association, Inc., an election is held at the Annual Meeting in December. Nominations for board member elections are taken at that meeting, and nominees must both live in the neighborhood and have been a member in good standing for at least two years.
Each membership household is allowed one vote and must be present at
the meeting to vote.
Board Structure (up to 7 Members
Total)
🟢 Elected Board Members (4 seats)
- Serve 2-year terms
- Terms are staggered so that two seats
are up for election each year
🔵 President – appointed by the board after the annual election
(2-year term, staggered opposite certain elected seats)
🔴 Vice-President – appointed by the board after the annual
election (2-year term, staggered opposite certain elected seats)
⚪ Past
President – the most recent President; serves until a new President is
appointed
Current Board and Officers
🔵 President – Steve Elftmann (term expires this year)
🟢 Treasurer – Amy Elftmann (term expires this year)
🔴 Vice-President – Joelle McClure (term expires next year)
⚪ Past President – vacant (Dominick Griesi no longer lives in Azalea)
December 2025 Annual
Meeting – Election Overview
🟢 Two elected board member positions are up for election.
- Amy Elftmann will be nominated, Steve Elftmann is
not running for re-election
- Additional nominations will be accepted from the
floor during the December meeting
🟢 Two elected board positions not up for election (terms expire next
year)
- Joelle McClure was appointed to one of the seats, term expires next year
- Vacant seat
🔵 President – will be appointed to a 2-year term by the board
after the election (Steve is stepping down)
🔴 Vice-President – Joelle McClure (term expires next year)
⚪ Past
President – Steve Elftmann will move into this role
After the Election
Following the annual meeting,
the new board meets to appoint officers (President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer).
If an elected board member is
appointed as President or Vice-President, their elected seat becomes vacant and
may be filled by board appointment.
The board may also appoint
members to fill vacancies or increase the size of the board, per the bylaws.
Nominee Requirements (per
bylaws)
To be nominated for election
to the board:
- Must be a member in good standing for at least two years
- Must live within the association boundaries