Elections
WMRRA operates entirely with volunteers. Club members elect individuals to the following roles to help manage the organization. These elected members generously donate their free time to work behind the scenes, promoting motorcycle road racing and securing the club’s future in the Pacific Northwest.
Complete and accurate information on club positions, responsibilities, and elections can be found in the club bylaws.
For a list of current contacts, please view staff contact information.
Positions
Executive Board (e-board)
Position | Term Length | Elected |
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President | 2 years | Even Years |
1st Vice President - Race Director | 2 years | Even Years |
2nd Vice President - Marketing/Communications | 2 years | Odd Years |
3rd Vice President - Administration | 2 years | Even Years |
Club Secretary | 2 years | Odd Years |
Referee | 2 years | Even Years |
Novice Rep | 2 years | Even Years |
Riders Rep | 2 years | Odd Years |
Board of Directors
Position | Term Length | Elected |
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Board of Directors - Position 1 | 4 years | 2025, 2029, … |
Board of Directors - Position 2 | 4 years | 2026, 2030, … |
Board of Directors - Position 3 | 4 years | 2027, 2031, … |
Board of Directors - Position 4 | 4 years | 2028, 2032, … |
Election Timeline
The full details of elections is covered in the club bylaws. At a high level:
- July 1: Nominations for election begin. Nominations are accepted until 7 days prior to the election date.
- Second to last race of year: Elections are held.
- 7 days later: Elections are settled within 7 days of the election.
- Last Race of Year: Current elected official pairs with newly elected official to smoothly transition duties.
- After Last Race: New elected official fully takes on duties.
Nomination Process
How to nominate is fully covered in the club bylaws. Below are highlights:
- A club member must nominate another club member for a position. This is done by contacting the Club Secretary. Generally this is done via email, secretary@wmrra.com.
- The secretary will confirm they received your nomination
- The individual being nominated will be asked to accept the nomination by the Club Secretary. All nominations must be accepted to appear on the ballot.
- Nominations are accepted from July 1 until seven days prior to the election.