The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) has begun its 2025 election process for filling expiring board seats. BBRSDA is calling for candidate nominations from Bristol Bay driftnet (S03T) permit holders to fill three expiring seats on its board of directors. BBRSDA board members are responsible for overseeing BBRSDA activities; approving budgets, policies, and direction; and providing strategic guidance to the organization to ensure resources are being directed towards the needs of our members.
Seat A – Alaska Resident Seat
Seat D – Non-Alaska Resident Seat
Seat G – Open Residency Seat
All S03T permit owners (as of 07/04/2025) are eligible to vote in BBRSDA board elections. BBRSDA will use an electronic voting process this year, and there will not be a paper ballot or election packet option. Each vote will be anonymous and each permit will only be able to cast one ballot. Using a secure electronic voting platform to execute our election makes the process easier for members and reduces costs.
On or before November 25, BBRSDA will send an electronic ballot to each permit holder. This text message will be sent to the phone number associated with each member’s permit, or to the mobile phone number provided to us by members. Members can change this number by returning the voter information card mailed to you in October or by emailing contact information changes to info@bbrsda.com (provided you include the unique voter ID key found on your voter information card or a copy of an alternative form of identification). The election link will also be sent to your email address, if officially provided by mailing the card or by email with your voter ID. You will use the link to securely enter your votes into the electronic voting platform, hosted by ElectionBuddy. This process will make voting more convenient, faster, reduce BBRSDA costs, and avoid the need for members to pay for postage in order to cast their vote.
We want to make sure your voice is heard! If BBRSDA does not have your phone number or email address on file, you will not receive a ballot. Please update your information today.
2025 BOARD ELECTION TIMELINE
October 10: Election Notice and Call for Candidates letter mailed to all BBRSDA members
October 10: Election Notice and Call for Candidates information posted to BBRSDA website
October 24: Deadline for submitting Candidate Nomination materials
November 1: Board Candidate information posted to BBRSDA website
November 1 - December 9: Campaigning Season
November 25: Electronic ballots texted & emailed out
December 9: Deadline for electronic ballots
December 12 (or earlier): Election results posted to BBRSDA website
2025 BOARD CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS
In order to be listed on the ballot as a Board Candidate, members must submit a Candidate Statement & Contact Information form and at least five (5) petitions of support by Friday, October 24, 2025. Candidates may also submit other materials as described below. Candidate materials will be posted to BBRSDA’s website and accompany electronic ballots. Follow the instructions below to submit Candidate materials. Faxed or mailed materials will not be accepted. Optional Candidate materials may be submitted after October 24, 2025 and will be posted to the website after being reviewed.
1. Candidate Statement & Contact Information (REQUIRED)
Complete and submit the online form HERE.
2. Petitions of Support (5 REQUIRED)
Have fellow members fill out and sign the petition. A template is provided HERE, these may be printed out or forwarded to members via email. Members may also complete the petition by using this ONLINE FORM. Completed petitions should be emailed to info@bbrsda.com (either from the member or the Candidate) or be submitted via the online form by October 24, 2025. Alternatively, emails to info@bbrsda.com from other members stating support for a Candidate and unsigned petitions may be accepted, provided BBRSDA can verify the claim of support by contacting the member at the phone number associated with their permit.
3. Candidate Photo
Email your Candidate photo to info@bbrsda.com or upload via the Candidate Statement & Contact Information form (#1).
4. Candidate Questionnaire
Complete and submit the online form HERE.
5. Candidate Video *optional*
Candidates may record a video explaining why they are running for the Board and what their vision is for the organization. To submit a Candidate Video, upload your video to YouTube or a similar online video hosting site and send the link to info@bbrsda.com. Videos should not be more than 5 minutes.
6. Other digital media suitable for posting to BBRSDA’s Candidate website
Candidates may submit other digital media if they choose. Send files to info@bbrsda.com.
Candidate materials should focus on their own qualifications, experience, and vision for BBRSDA. The BBRSDA reserves the right to withhold any materials which contain potentially defamatory, slanderous, false light, and/or libelous claims from publication and dissemination.
See our website for information on BBRSDA's current Board of Directors. If you have any questions about board seat elections or Board of Director duties, feel free to email info@bbrsda.com.
The member-elected volunteer board provides financial and policy guidance for the Association and oversees management of the BBRSDA. The election process is conducted under the terms of the BBRSDA’s bylaws.
