FAS Votes

On May 11, 2005 FAS members voted to amend Article Four of the FAS Articles of Incorporation. The change eliminates the requirement that half the Board be elected by the membership. This change will assure that the process of attracting and selecting FAS board members is more easily accomplished and more cost-effective.

FAS has done well financially over the past few years, but sustaining this growth will require flexibility and a dynamic Board able to provide ideas about the organization's direction, help in finding resources, and help in communicating our message.

The change will make it easier for FAS to create new classes of members and attract and hold the kind of Board FAS needs to do good work and to ensure that our work has impact.

"It is an important decision that will help guarantee that FAS will move into the future with the agility necessary to be successful in a difficult political environment. We have a bright future because of your commitment to our work," said Board Chair Tara O'Toole.