CANOGA PARK, Calif. – Free Speech Coalition, the adult industry trade association, on Friday will begin its annual call for nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on the organization’s board of directors. Out of 13 seats, five are open for the 2014 election cycle.

“This is a great opportunity for FSC members to take ownership in their trade association by nominating and voting for board members,” said FSC Chief Executive Officer Diane Duke. “It is the board of directors that sets the policy, direction and tone for the organization, and member participation in the election is not only welcome, but also greatly appreciated.”

Nominees and those who submit nominations must be FSC members. Active members will receive an email nominations form via Vertical Response, making the process quick and easy. Any member making a nomination must supply contact information for each candidate.

The nomination period will close Nov. 22.

The 2014 FSC elections schedule is:

• Nov. 1 — call for nominations.
• Nov. 4 — record date: individuals must be members by this date in order to be eligible to nominate, run or vote in the election.
• Nov. 22 — nominations close.
• Nov. 25 — slate of nominees announced.
• Dec. 2 — ballots sent.
• Dec. 19 — elections close.
• Dec. 20 — results announced.

For more information about the election process or to join FSC, visit FreeSpeechCoalition.com, [email=diane@freespeechcoalition.com]email Duke[/email] or call 818-348-9373.