On Jan. 1, 2013, four elected Board of Trustees positions will become vacant. Elections to fill those positions and decide on proposed changes to the Bylaws and Code of Ethics will take place by hybrid (mail and online) ballot after the Nov. 11 annual business meeting in Chicago. To nominate a candidate by petition for the 2013 board, submit a written petition to the Academy's executive vice president no later than Sept. 12. The petition must be signed by at least 50 voting Academy members and fellows.

In accordance with Academy bylaws, notice is hereby given of the following nominations for officers to the Academy, made by the Board of Trustees in June.

Nominees
President-Elect: Gregory L. Skuta, MD

Senior Secretary for Clinical Education: Louis B. Cantor, MD

Trustee-at-Large: Thomas A. Oetting, MD

Trustee-at-Large: Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD

Any questions relating to the nomination process or election process may be e-mailed to the Nominating Committee at nominate@aao.org.


Board Appointments

During the June 2012 Board of Trustees meeting, the following individuals were appointed to the 2013 Board of Trustees and will begin their terms on January 1.

Jane C. Edmond, MD
Dr. Edmond will replace current Trustee-at-Large, George B. Bartley, MD for a one year term.

Frank J. Martin, MD
Dr. Martin will be begin a three year term as International Trustee-at-Large beginning on January 1.