ELECTIONS

VACCC Board Nominations – 2026 Election Cycle

To help VACCC members better understand the qualifications and perspectives of candidates seeking election to the Board in 2026, any person anticipating their nomination to office during the Annual Meeting in March may submit a biographical statement of no more than two (2) pages for dissemination to the Commission members. It is suggested such a statement include relevant background information as well as the person’s goals and vision for the VACCC moving forward.

Members may nominate themselves. All submitted biographies will be posted online exactly as received and will not be edited. 

Any person wishing to have their biographical statement shared with the membership in advance of the Annual Meeting in March shall submit their statement no later than March 2, 2026. (3 ways to submit 1. fillable form, 2. online, or 3. send your own document).

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Submission of a biography does not preclude nominations from the floor. Any eligible member may still be nominated during the March 24 membership meeting, and any such nominee may bring along their own biographical statement during the Annual Meeting scheduled for March 24 to be shared with those in attendance at that time.

Open Board Positions:

  • President

  • First Vice President

  • Second Vice President

  • Treasurer

  • At-Large Board Members (three positions)

Nomination Information (please include):

  • Name

  • Nominee

  • Organization

  • Delegate or Alternate status

We encourage all interested and qualified members to participate in this process to ensure strong leadership and continued progress for the VACCC.

Refer (330 ILCS 45/) Military Veterans Assistance Act.-VACCC bylaws

Submit information electronically to vaccookcounty@gmail.com