Dear CLPSS USA Members,

We are pleased to announce the upcoming CLPSS USA Board of Governors (BOG) Election. Your participation is vital in shaping the future of our community. Please review the key details below:

🔗 Submit Your Nomination:
All eligible members may nominate themselves via the CLPSS USA Member Portal.

🗓️ Election Timeline:

• Nomination Period: May 12 – May 26, 2025
• Withdrawal Period: May 27 – May 31, 2025
• Election Dates: June 21 – June 22, 2025
• Results Announcement: June 25, 2025
• Voting Method: Online through the CLPSS Member Portal

✅ Voter Eligibility:
All Lifetime Members and their spouses are eligible to vote for BOG representatives from their respective regions.

🎯 BOG Candidate Eligibility:

To be eligible to run, candidates must:

1. Provide proof of residency in the region they wish to represent
2. Be a Lifetime Member and a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
3. Be 21 years of age or older

📍 BOG Seats by Region:

Western Division

• 0 BOGs – Northwest (WA, OR, ID, MT, WY)
• 1 BOG – Southwest (UT, AZ, NM, CO, CA, NV)
• 0 BOG – Upper Midwest (IL, IA, MN, WI, NE, SD, ND)
• 1 BOG – Central Midwest (OK, KS, MO, AR)
• 2 BOGs – Texas (TX)

Eastern Division

• 5 BOGs – North Central (IN, MI, OH)
• 2 BOGs – Mid-South (KY, TN)
• 1 BOG – Gulf (LA, MS)
• 3 BOGs – Alabama (AL)
• 3 BOGs – New England (CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME)
• 6 BOGs – New York (NY)
• 4 BOGs – Mid-Atlantic (PA, NJ, DE)
• 4 BOGs – Washington DC Area (VA, WV, MD)
• 2 BOGs – Carolina (SC, NC)
• 6 BOGs – Georgia (GA)
• 2 BOGs – Florida (FL)

Women’s BOG Seats

• 1 BOG – Western Division
• 1 BOG – Eastern Division

🗺️ Regional Map:

📄 Residence Proof Policy for BOG Candidates

Purpose: Ensure candidates genuinely represent their region.
Requirement: Must reside in the region for at least 6 months prior to nomination.

Acceptable Proof (any two, dated within 3 months unless noted):

1. Government-issued photo ID with address
2. Utility bill (electricity, water, gas, internet)
3. Lease or mortgage statement
4. Voter registration card
5. Bank or credit card statement
6. Property tax bill or government correspondence
7. Notarized affidavit of residence (if others are unavailable)

Submission & Verification:

• Submit documents with your nomination
• The Election Committee will verify authenticity
• Additional documentation may be requested
• Documents will be kept confidential and not retained after verification

Exceptions & Enforcement:

• Exceptions may be made for recent movers with long-standing community ties
• Incomplete or unverifiable submissions will result in disqualification

CLPSS USA Adopted Byalws: Click here to view

 

We strongly encourage all eligible members to take part in this important process.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Warm regards,
Election Committee
📧 elections@clpss.org

 

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

OF THE

CHAROTARIYA LEUA PATIDAR SEVA SAMAJ OF U.S.A., INC.

(“CLPSS USA”)

These bylaws were adopted by the lifetime members of CLPSS USA on March 24, 2025, at Sleep Inn & Suites and Conference Center Downtown, Indianapolis, IN. This document represents Revision 1 of the Bylaws.

Please Click here to view Official Copy of CLPSS USA Bylaws – ADOPTED 03/24/2025