Annual Board of Directors Election Announcement & Candidate Statements

Annual Election Meeting

Dear Members and Supporters,

It’s that time of year again! The Jamaica Foundation of Houston is pleased to invite you to our Annual Board of Directors Election Meeting. This important meeting provides an opportunity for members to help shape the future of our organization by electing members of the Board of Directors and reviewing the Foundation’s accomplishments and plans for the coming year.

Meeting Details

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM CT
Location: Click here to join via Zoom

Voting Eligibility

The primary purpose of this meeting is to elect members to the Board of Directors.

Voting is open to Foundation members whose 2026 membership dues have been paid and are in good standing as of November 6, 2026.

Election results will be tabulated and announced during the meeting.

In addition to the Board election, we will:

  • Review the Foundation’s accomplishments during the past year.
  • Share updates on ongoing programs and initiatives.
  • Discuss goals and plans for the upcoming year.
  • Provide members with an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

Your participation is essential to the continued success of the Jamaica Foundation of Houston. We encourage all members to attend, participate, and exercise their right to vote.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our mission. We look forward to seeing you virtually on November 13.

Warm regards,

Jamaica Foundation of Houston

 

Election Notice

The following Board of Director positions are up for election for the upcoming term:

  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Director (1 position)

At the direction of the Jamaica Foundation of Houston Advisory Committee, the approved slate of candidates is:

Candidate Statements

Please click here to review candidate statements.

Write-In Candidates

Members interested in running for a Board position as a write-in candidate may submit their information by completing the Write-In Candidate Form (Click Here) or by emailing jamaicafoundationhouston@gmail.com.

Submission Deadline: November 6, 2026 (or update with your preferred deadline).

 

Election Guidelines

As outlined in the Jamaica Foundation of Houston Bylaws:

  • Membership in good standing for at least 185 days is required for nomination and election to any officer position, except President and Vice President.
  • Candidates for President and Vice President must have maintained membership in good standing for at least 220 days and must have served on a standing committee for a minimum of 180 consecutive days prior to the election.
  • A slate of officers will be presented at the regular biennial meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor in accordance with the Bylaws.
  • Officers elected during the meeting will be installed during the month following the election.
  • Officers serve a two-year term, or until their successors are elected and installed.
  • Officers are elected by a majority of all votes cast.

Eligibility to Vote: Only current members may vote in the election.

Sincerely,

The Jamaica Foundation of Houston