June 11, 2026 - Virtually via Zoom

6:00 PM​
https://msu.zoom.us/j/92393238125

Meeting ID: 923 9323 8125

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The Michigan Division Board is elected by members at the Annual Meeting in Quarter 4. Elected board members serve a one-season term from August 1st through July 31st.  According to the bylaws, "Written notice of the date, time, and place of the annual meeting shall be given to all members not less than fifteen (15) days in advance of such meeting. The notice shall contain a statement of offices to be filled at such a meeting and any proposed amendments to the By-laws to be voted upon."  

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Current Agenda

1. Season Overview

2. Iron Man/Woman/Youth Awards

3. Elections (see candidates below)

4. New and Old Business 

5. Meeting Adjourn

Voting will be done via Zoom private message to Secretary Ceili Widmann at the meeting. All Michigan Division Members in good standing, 18 years old or older by Feb 1st, 2026, with an Access Membership or greater, are allowed to vote in person or by proxy ballot, assigning power of attorney to another member in good standing. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person to vote, you may submit the PROXY VOTE below. This proxy must be returned to Ceili Widmann midivfencing@gmail.com up to 2 hours before the meeting; 4:00pm June 11th.

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Should you want to run or nominate someone, please contact Beth Vance, Nominating Committee Chair, at bvance@renaissancefencing.com. 

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Board Positions

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Chair: The Chair presides over all meetings.  It is their responsibility to file annual reports with
US Fencing, organize division events, communicate with member clubs and lead the board in
decision-making.

Vice Chair: In the absence of the Chair, shall perform the duties of the Chair. The Vice Chair runs
all Division events and posts these events on Askfred, as well as runs support for the events.
 

Treasurer: The Treasurer keeps the accounts of the Division, receives money, dues, and fees of
the Division, and pays all bills.  At the annual meeting, the Treasurer shall submit a financial
report. 

Secretary: The Secretary shall conduct all official correspondence, keep records of the meetings
of the Division, and issue notices of the members of the meetings.  Responsibilities also include
sending out the newsletter, submitting tournament results to USFA, and posting events on
social media.