Phi Beta Mu Elections | 2024
Dr. Rusty Courson
Jody Dunn
Congratulations to Dr. Rusty Courson (Rho Chapter) and Jody Dunn (Omega Chapter) who have been elected to 3 year terms on the International Board of Directors. We look forward to their contributions as we move forward!
Thank you for everything you do for our profession and fraternity. Please consider sharing your time and talents with Phi Beta Mu International. We welcome your input and encourage you to participate in the upcoming Phi Beta Mu International election.
Terms of Office:
- All elected officers serve terms that are three years in length.
- Board orientation occurs during the 2025 meetings with service commencing 2026 through 2028.
- Any individual who allows their name to stand for election must be able to attend all meetings of the International Board of Directors at the 2025 Midwest Clinic [December 17–20, 2025].
- Board and General Assembly meetings are scheduled on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning [December 18-19, 2025].
Rules:
- Each chapter may submit two nominations for the International Board of Directors.
- Be aware of the restriction that no election result can achieve more than two members from a single chapter sitting simultaneously on the International Board of Directors. The President, Vice President and Executive Secretary are exempt from this, as they form the International Executive Committee.
- A candidate for President or Vice President must have been a regular member of the fraternity for at least three years prior to his/her nomination and may not hold the office of International President or Vice President while maintaining these roles at the chapter level.
Nomination Process:
- Nominations should originate at each chapter’s annual business meeting or by online ballot and must have the endorsement of the Chapter President and/or Secretary.
- PBM members can access the Chapter Nomination Form.
- All nominations must be accompanied by a brief biography and high-resolution jpeg photo for the ballot.
Timelines:
The following timelines will be adhered to:
- Nominations will be received between June 1 and September 30, 2025
- Nominations vetted as they arrive and mounted on the International website by October 1, 2025
- Voting begins November 1, 2025
- Polls close at 12:00 midnight on November 30, 2025 [PST]
- Election results announced on December 1, 2025
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact June Bearden – Phi Beta Mu International Executive Secretary.
