In September we will have APECS Executive Committee elections for the 2010-2011 term.

APECS is now an internationally respected association and is recognized as one of the major legacies of the 4th International Polar Year. This was achieved through the excellent and hard work of our Director and our great members, particularly those of the APECS Executive Committee and APECS Council. To maintain this high level of success, and bring new visions and ideas to APECS, it is truly important for you to be active in this election.

Now YOU get the chance to influence the future of polar research!

The application process is simple.  You only have to provide

· basic biographical information (name, institution, contact details, country of residence and origin),
· a brief biosketch that gives us a better picture of who you are (e.g. research theme and interests, your hobbies, etc.),
· a photo of yourself that we can use for the APECS website,
· the names and contact details of two referees, and
· a statement of interest detailing why you are interested in serving on the and how you would like to contribute to APECS as a member of the APECS Executive Committee.  You should also include any past involvement in organizing APECS activities, or other experience that would make you a good candidate.

Please email your application as one pdf to, Daniela Liggett by 10 September, 2010.

An outline of what we are specifically hoping you address in your statement of interest as well as details on the application procedure is available on the APECS website (http://apecs.is/leadership/executive-committee/22-apply).

For more information on the APECS Executive Committee, please visit www.apecs.is/excom.

The 2010-2011 APECS Executive Committee election follows a strict timeline:

End of July:                      Announcement of APECS Executive Committee Elections
1 August - 10 Sept:          Accepting Nominations  (if you are on fieldwork during this time, you can already send in your applications now)
12 - 21 September:          Review of applications/Online Question-and-Answer Period
21 - 27 September:          Online Voting by APECS Council Members
28 - 30 September:          Final tally and review of votes
1 October:                        Announcement of the 2010-2011 APECS Executive Committee

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any queries you may have. I look forward to hearing from you and to receiving your application.

Best wishes,

Daniela Liggett
(APECS elections coordinator 2010)