The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) elect their officers annually (the regional directors serve three-year terms). This year, nominations closed with uncontested elections for each position. Those nominees are:
President: Michael Capobianco
Vice President: Andrew Burt
Treasurer: Susan Linville
Secretary: Catherine Mintz
South West Regional Director: Paul Melko
Canadian Regional Director: Chris Atack
In a recent post on his blog, John Scalzi announced his write-in candidacy for the presidency. Scalzi wrote that “as I read the ballot, I noticed two things. First, there was only one candidate on the ballot for each category, and no way to register a ‘none of the above’ vote; two, the SFWA members standing for president and vice president are people who, for philosophical reasons only (having nothing to do with their respective personal characters), I would not vote for nor wish to be at the helm of the organization at this time.” He posted a long, activist platform on that entry.
Following Scalzi’s rallying cry, outgoing Canadian Regional Director Derryl Murphy, on his blog, threw his own hat into the ring for the vice presidency.
All SFWA members should already have received ballots, which include the previously nominated candidates’ platforms. The ballots are due back by 28 April for the term starting 1 July 2007.
Eastern Regional Director Diane Turnshek, Western Regional Director Sheila Finch, and Overseas Regional Director Ian Watson are not up for re-election this year.