2015 AAUW CALIFORNIA ELECTION One Member, One Vote

Every member has a vote! Since 2012, every member has the opportunity to vote in the AAUW California election.  No branch delegates to carry your vote  No required convention attendance Voting period begins in mid-April Vote online or request a paper ballot One member, one vote

Candidate Nominations Candidates who submitted nominations by the December 10th deadline:  Are posted on our website  Were printed in California PERSPECTIVE  Appear in the order they submitted to the Nominating Committee

Candidate Nominations Additional nominations will be accepted by the Nominating Committee until the first week of April  Nomination materials must be submitted electronically to the Nominating Committee  Will be posted to the website in the order they are received

Voting Process Ballots will be prepared following April 4th On April 18, 2015 an message or a postcard with her/his personal voting access code will be sent to every AAUW California member Online ballots can be reached through a link in the or on our website Members may request a paper ballot to mail  Remember to allow enough time to receive your ballot and return it by the deadline.

Your Inbox Note that message will be from AAUW CA Ballot

Message: These are your instructions Your unique access code is embedded in the link.

Enter your unique code manually, if you prefer. Ask for help if you need it. Enter your unique code manually, if you prefer. Ask for help if you need it. Message: Read the whole message

At the Vote-Now Website Click the button or the link to validate your code and proceed to next page.

Click on the grey button or on the “Open the Ballot” link. Note the duration of the voting period. The voting period for 2015 is April 18 th – May 8 th Click on the grey button or on the “Open the Ballot” link. Note the duration of the voting period. The voting period for 2015 is April 18 th – May 8 th Open the Ballot

Voting Instructions If you are not ready to vote, close the ballot window and come back when you will be able to complete the process.

The Ballot Each candidate’s name is a link to her Candidate Information Form. Click to review her positions and goals. Each candidate’s name is a link to her Candidate Information Form. Click to review her positions and goals.

Candidate Information Form Candidate for President Jean Green aka “Daisy Duck” Member since 1935 Famous Toon Color Coordinated Superb speaking voice

Choosing Your Candidates Click the box next to your preferred candidate to cast your vote. A checkmark will appear next to the names of your selected candidates. Click the box next to your preferred candidate to cast your vote. A checkmark will appear next to the names of your selected candidates.

An error message appears when you vote for too many An error message appears when you vote for too many Choosing Your Candidates

An alert also appears when you vote for fewer than you are allowed. Choosing Your Candidates However, you can still proceed with the rest of the ballot.

When you have completed your voting, you may request a confirmation. When you have completed your voting, you may request a confirmation. Completing Your Ballot

To request a confirmation of your votes, enter contact information in the spaces provided. Click the Submit and Review button or the link. To request a confirmation of your votes, enter contact information in the spaces provided. Click the Submit and Review button or the link. Completing Your Ballot

You can go back over your ballot and modify your votes, make selections you missed, or you can cast your ballot if you are satisfied with your choices. Click on either the grey button or the link for what you want to do next. You can go back over your ballot and modify your votes, make selections you missed, or you can cast your ballot if you are satisfied with your choices. Click on either the grey button or the link for what you want to do next. Review Your Ballot

If you decide to change your vote: 1. Click on a checked box to “uncheck” it 2. Check the box for your new vote 3. When you are finished you have the same option to modify your votes again before you cast your ballot Review Your Ballot

Complete Your Ballot Once you are satisfied with the selections you have made - whether it’s the first time through or after modifying your ballot - click the grey button (or the link) to Cast Ballot.

Once your ballot has been cast, you will see this message. You have an opportunity to provide your feedback on the voting process. Once your ballot has been cast, you will see this message. You have an opportunity to provide your feedback on the voting process. Complete Your Ballot

Your voter code is unique and can only be used once. One Vote Per Member If you try to vote twice you will see this error message.

Make sure your address is listed correctly in the AAUW National Member Services Database (MSD)  consult your branch Membership Chair about how to do this if you have questions Deadline for corrections to the ballot is 30 days prior to start of voting Visit the AAUW CA website to inform yourself about the candidates – go to the Elections & Nominations section Reminders: Before the Election

Voting will be open until May 8, 2015 If you choose to request a paper ballot, it is your responsibility to make sure your voted ballot is delivered to Vote-Now by May 8 th Reminder s will be sent regularly until your voting access code has been used  Be sure to check your “spam” folder if you haven’t received your code Winning candidates will be notified as soon as voting ends Reminders: During the Voting Period