Kevin Bjella, APS Secretary, writes:

We have enjoyed over three years of great leadership from current APS president John Behrendt, but all good things must come to an end. The plan is to hold an election this coming early fall with the mailing of bios and ballots in the July issue of The Polar Times. This now presents the opportunity for anyone in the membership to throw their name into the hat and, of course, this applies to anyone currently serving as an officer or on the Board of Governors.

With the APS feeling the reality of the tough economic times, the new president will need to work creatively with officers and members to lead the APS into a new era that will allow us to continue to provide the publication we all enjoy and possibly become involved in other endeavors as well.

I encourage anyone who is interested and has questions regarding the position to contact either John or myself via email, and we will get you the information you need. That said, I would like to have in hand, by the first week of May, the names of all who wish to be listed on the ballot. Please provide bios and include a statement of why you are the best choice for the President position. The ballot will go out with the July edition of The Polar Times.

Feel free to contact us regarding this election. I look forward to talking to the possible next president of the APS. (Sorry, no Oval Office or Secret Service provided!)