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Board of Directors-Call for Nominations

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The True North Board nomination process is now closed.

The period for members to submit applications to be included in the the Board of Director's Nominating Committee process closes February 2, 2026.  Check back here for more information on the Committee's recommended Slate of Candidates, and other election information. 

Directors are elected to three year terms. All applicants to fill these seats will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee, comprised of three Directors who are not active candidates.   The Nominating Committee will select its recommended slate of candidates from the pool of qualified applicants.  An applicant not selected by the Nominating Committee will have an opportunity to submit a petition supporting their candidacy after the Nominating Committee's slate of candidates is announced.

To be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors:

  1. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Applicants must be a member in good standing, with at least $5 in a Regular Share Account; the member must never have caused True North a financial loss.
  3. Applicants must never have been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust. Applicants will be provided a waiver authorizing the Credit Union to perform a background and bondability check.
  4. Current employees of True North FCU are not eligible.
  5. Relatives of current employees or of seated Officials are not eligible.

To submit your application to the Nominating Committee:

  • A letter explaining your interest in serving on the Board and relevant experience.
  • A resume or cover letter.
  • Include your member number
  • Submit your application information no later than February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM AKST to the attention of Nominating Committee at:
    • In person at any True North branch
    • Mail:   2777 Postal Way, Juneau AK 99801

According to our bylaws, you may still apply to serve on the Board of Directors by Petition. Below is information on that process.

  • To request an application to apply for the TNFCU Board of Directors by petition, please contact the administrative office by emailing admin@truenorthfcu.org or by calling Lauren MacVay at 907-523-4726.
  • Applicants must be over the age of 18 and members in good standing.
  • To qualify by official petition, you must obtain at least 130 signatures of other True North FCU Members. Only Credit Union members who are 18 or older and members in good standing are eligible to sign the petition. These signatures should not be obtained while in a Credit Union branch.
  • Based upon your consent on the Director Application, True North will conduct a background check and verify that you are eligible to be covered by our bond.
  • Fully completed Official Petition forms and accompanying documents must be submitted in one packet to any True North branch or mailed to True North FCU, Attention Nominating Committee, 2777 Postal Way, Juneau, AK 99801 by March 31, 2026 by 5:00 PM.

In the event that no applications by petition are received, Mr. Mesdag will be considered elected to the Board as of the annual meeting. If qualified applications are received, further communication about voting will follow.

Thank you for your membership and participation in the Board election process!