Due to an error made by our printing company a very small number (we are aware of 4 out of nearly 1,600 packets mailed) of the election booklets sent out in the first mailing were incorrect and did not contain all of the candidates biographical statements.
While it is unlikely that this error would have impacted the outcome of the election in order to be completely transparent and fair the Ohio HBPA board of directors has elected to send out new election packets to all members to rectify this situation.
Please note that regardless of whether you have mailed the previous ballot you received in, or not, you will need to complete the new blue ballot contained in this packet and return it in order to have your vote counted. Follow the instructions on the inside cover of the election booklet to mail your ballot. Also, please note the new date of Friday, September 27th, 2024 by which the ballots must reach our independent accounting firm Hirth, Norris and Garrison LLP in order to be counted.
The new election packets are expected to be mailed on approximately August 16th and members should receive them no later than August 24th.
Thank you in advance for your participation in the election and we apologize for any inconvenience.