CLEVELAND, April 26 — Ballots regarding an initiative to change the way the BLET elects it top officials were mailed to all active members last week, and those who have not received one may request a replacement ballot from the National Division.
The initiative calls for the direct election of National Division officers (one member, one vote) instead of the current system of election by delegates at a National Convention.
Members needing a replacement ballot must contact Tonya at (216) 241-2630, ext. 217. Members should be prepared to provide their full name, division number, correct address and telephone number. This information should be left in a voice mail message if no one is available. Also, requests can be e-mailed to: Tonya@ble-t.org.
A sufficient number of petitions were received in accordance with the BLET Bylaws to make it mandatory for the National President to circulate a ballot calling for a vote of the active membership on the issue. Approximately 37,000 ballots were mailed to all active BLET members on April 19. Members will have until June 17 to return the ballots.