05/20/2026
Dear Richmond First Members,
During lunch at our upcoming meeting on June 10, 2026, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, we will hold elections for next year’s Board of Directors, as outlined in our bylaws. The slate of candidates was presented at our May meeting, and with no additional nominations from the floor, the nominations are now officially closed.
We are pleased to present the final slate of candidates:
President – Kathy Graziano
Vice President of Programs – Betty Burrell
Treasurer – Shawn Allen
Secretary – Sandy Parker
Communications Director – Jazlyn Green
Membership Director – Lynn Bernard
At-Large Director – Dr. Lorita Daniels
At-Large Director – Lorraine Waddill
At-Large Director – Sam Seeley
Past President – Jim Jernigan
We strongly encourage all members to attend the June 10 meeting and cast their votes in person. If you are unable to attend, you may still participate by submitting a written proxy. To do so, please:
Complete and sign the attached proxy statement.
Email the executed proxy to Sam Seeley, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, at [email protected] no later than noon on Tuesday, June 9, prior to the meeting.
Your participation is important; submitting a proxy ensures your voice is heard even if you cannot be there in person.
Thank you for your continued support and participation in Richmond First.
Warm regards,
Jim Jernigan
President
Richmond First
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