2013 SLA Elections

[Faudree, Paja]

Dear All,

I am writing to encourage you to consider nominating yourself for one of
two open SLA positions in the 2013 AAA elections.  Our current *
President-Elect*, Paul Kroskrity, will assume the office of President, and
one *Member at Large*, Jillian Cavanaugh, will see the end of her term.
 Please consider participating in the SLA’s Executive Committee in one of
these two offices.

Descriptions of the two offices can be found in the by-laws of the SLA:

*President-Elect*: The President-elect shall assume the duties of the
President in the event of absence, death, resignation or incapacity of the
President, and shall succeed to the office of President at the expiration
of the term as President-elect.

*Member at Large*: There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the
officers, two members elected at-large from the membership of the Society,
and any additional representatives elected by this Society to the Board of
Directors of the American Anthropological Association.

If you are interested in running for President-Elect or Member at Large of
the SLA, please contact Paja Faudree at paja_faudree at brown.edu so that the
Nominations Committee of the SLA can give you more detailed instructions
about what is required to include you on the slate.  Materials will include
(1) some biographical information, (2) a platform statement of a maximum of
200 words, and (3) a photo (this is optional).  The deadline for the
submission of a slate of candidates for the two offices is very soon: *February
15.  S*o please let me, Paja Faudree, know about your interest as soon as
possible so that the Nominations Committee can help you prepare your
materials.

In addition, there is an open seat designated for Linguistics on the AAA
Committee on Ethics.  If you are planning to nominate yourself for
consideration for inclusion on the slate, please let the Nominations
Committee of the SLA know.  The SLA Nominations Committee can support two
self-nominees.  Please find more information about the seat at
http://www.aaanet.org/about/Elections/LeadershipPositions.cfm#ethics.

The offices of *President-Elect* and *Member at Large* in the current
election cycle are crucial for the SLA.  The SLA Nominations Committee
looks forward to hearing from you!


All the best,

Paja Faudree
SLA Nominations Committee