In accordance with the bylaws of Capital Area Realtors® Federal Credit Union (“Credit Union”), application for nominations is being accepted for the three (3) expiring Board of Director positions of Balaram Owens, Amit K. Sharma, and Surinder Tohan.

Consideration for Board membership is available to any Credit Union member over the age of eighteen (18) and in good standing with the Credit Union.

All members eligible to vote may make nominations for vacancies by petition signed by at least twenty (20) members. To be effective, nominee(s) must include a signed certificate with the nomination petition stating that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected to office. Each nominee by petition must submit a statement of qualifications and biographical data with the petition.

Serving as a volunteer on the Credit Union’s Board of Directions is a great way to participate in the democracy that differentiates credit unions from other financial institutions. Members of the Board of Directors have the duty and responsibility to set the direction and manage the credit union according to the wishes of the membership and in accordance with all pertinent laws and regulations. The Board of Directors sets all policies, ensures the Credit Union maintains its sound financial condition, and decides what programs will be used. Regular meetings are scheduled on the last Friday of the month at noon.

All petitions must be postmarked or submitted by March 12, 2024, to the following address:

Capital Area Realtors® Federal Credit Union
Attn: Amit K. Sharma, Secretary
15201 Diamondback Drive
Suite 150
Rockville, Maryland 20850
help@carfcu.org

Elections will take place at the Annual Meeting on April 26, 2024, at noon at the address below. During the Annual Meeting, the Credit Union will not conduct the election by ballot and nominations will not be allowed from the floor.