Rent-to-own News - Vendor Advisory Committee nominations open

Six seats on APRO's Vendor Advisory Committee are up for election this year and the nomination process is now underway. The Vendor Advisory Committee is open to any APRO Associate Member in good standing who desires to get more involved with the rent-to-own industry trade association.
 
The election will be held at the APRO Annual Convention and Trade Show in Little Rock, Arkansas at 11 a.m. July 12 at the exhibitor luncheon. All associate members are eligible to vote.

Associate members may nominate as many members they wish; however, the nominating committee asks that approval be obtained prior to placing a name in nomination. As always, nominations will be taken from the floor.
 
The same election rules and regulations that govern the election of APRO’s board of directors will apply for the election of members of the Vendor Advisory Committee.
 
Nominating process:
 
If you wish to nominate a 2011 candidate or if you wish to nominate yourself, download a nomination form and mail to Cindy Ferguson at the APRO office, 1504 Robin Hood Trail, Austin, Texas 78703, FAX to 512/794-0097 or email to cferguson@rtohq.org no later than May 1, 2011.
 
What is the APRO Vendor Advisory Committee
 
The APRO Vendor Advisory Committee serves a critical function in addressing APRO suppliers’ needs and issues. The committee sets the direction and helps with many of the specifics of the convention and trade show, while providing an important link between vendors and dealers.
 
Committee members serve staggered, two-year terms and half of the positions become available each year at the convention. O'Rourke Sales' Bill French is the current committee vice chairman, acting as a liaison between industry vendors and the APRO president. French also serves on the APRO board of directors.
 
Michael Gerwe is the committee’s co-vice chairman. The Vendor Advisory Committee meets two times a year—once at the conclusion of the convention and once in the fall. All committee members participate voluntarily and assume responsibility for their expenses for travel and accommodations.

For more information contact Cindy Ferguson at 1/800-204-2776 ext. 107
 
Download nomination form here.