2026 Board of Directors Election
/Voting will open soon!
As we reach the end of 2025, it is time to select the members of the 2026 San Diego Chapter Board of Directors. This year’s election will be held online using a new platform hosted by BMW Car Club of America. Here is the information for nominations and voting:
Until Nov 7: Nominations
If you are interested in running for office, send your name, member number, the office you want to run for, a brief description of why you’d like to run, and a photo of yourself to info@sdbmwcca.com. All offices are open for this election. See below for descriptions of each office.
Nov 17 - Dec 1: Open Voting
When the voting period opens, you’ll be able to cast your votes online. You’ll be prompted to log in with your BMW CCA account where your active membership can be verified.
Dec 9: Election Winners Announced at Board Meeting
If you have any questions about the election, please send them to info@sdbmwcca.com.
The current 2025 office holders are listed here.
Board of Directors Position Descriptions
PRESIDENT
Acquire venue and conduct monthly board meetings.
Represent the chapter at club and non-club functions.
Respond to email and telephone inquiries regarding the chapter.
Oversee the activities of the board of directors.
Ensure safety protocols at events are in place and followed.
Review financial reports and ensure that the chapter is in good financial condition.
Check the chapter website regularly to ensure it is up to date.
Contribute content for the chapter website, social media, e-news, and BimmerLife magazine.
Schedule the yearly election meeting in December using National’s election protocol.
Coordinate with other chapter presidents and the BMW CCA regional Vice President on regional issues.
Within two weeks of the chapter election, submit the Chapter Officer Questionnaire form to National.
Holding voting for the yearly Chapter Volunteer of the Year award.
Provide positive motivation to all board members and chapter members.
VICE PRESIDENT
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Support the chapter president as required.
Conduct board meetings in the absence of the chapter president.
Act as Membership Chair by sending welcome letters to all new members. Answer numerous email inquiries concerning membership.
Track membership statistics for the chapter.
TREASURER
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable on a monthly basis.
Present chapter financial status at board meetings.
Perform financial analysis for cash flow, income, and expenses.
Verify expenses and write reimbursement checks.
Oversee the preparation of the annual tax return for the IRS.
Prepare the Chapter Financial Report to National by March 31 of each calendar year.
SECRETARY
Keep accurate minutes of each Board Meeting.
Present the previous month’s minutes to the Board for approval.
Submit monthly minutes for publication on the website.
DIRECTOR/AUTOCROSS
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Negotiate for sites and dates with site officials and other car clubs.
Arrange liability insurance for the events by submitting the insurance certificate request.
Create MSR event and email members about upcoming events.
Manage online registration, including timely up dates to the registration website.
Ensure event is promoted through Chapter's communication channels.
Ensure that payment and insurance certificates are delivered to the site manager.
Arrange lunch, drink, and comfort facilities for the event.
Coordinate volunteers for course design, set-up, tech inspection, timing, registration, lunch, and clean-up.
Coordinate with the Chief Instructor to ensure there are enough instructors for the event.
Manage event: ensure it is on schedule and supervise throughout the event.
Report to the Board of Directors on the financial results and needs of the autocross program.
DIRECTOR/DRIVING SCHOOL
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Plan all aspects of the driving school.
Coordinate volunteer staff for annual driving school.
Arrange liability insurance for the school by submitting the insurance certificate request.
Coordinate with the motel to ensure rooms are reserved for instructors and students.
Coordinate with the Chief Instructor to ensure there are enough instructors for the school.
Coordinate with the Chief Steward for track supervision.
Coordinate with the track officials for dates, track rental fees, corner workers, emergency medical vehicle, and all necessary equipment.
Oversee logistics for the chapter’s equipment transport.
Submit the Driving Events Reporting Form within 30 days of the driving school.
DIRECTOR/EQUIPMENTMEISTER
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Maintain all aspects of Club truck, including arranging service/maintenance, insurance, registration, service records, storage location, washing, exercising and fueling.
Maintain Club trailer, lights, brakes, tires, hitch, and cover in good working order.
Arrange suitable, secure trailer storage location.
Maintain current inventory and value of trailer equipment, contents, and supplies.
Maintain electronic equipment batteries, generator, trailer PA system, radios, timing display, fire extinguishers, helmets, canopies, flags, vests, and other related autocross equipment.
Organize trailer equipment and loading plan.
Transport club truck and trailer to and from each autocross event.
Assist with set-up and teardown of equipment, helmet rentals/returns, packing/unpacking trailer at autocross events.
Coordinate use of truck and trailer with Driving School Director for annual driving school.
Transfer items not currently in use from trailer to club storage unit to open up space in trailer.
DIRECTOR/COMMUNICATIONS
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Develop, coordinate, and distribute information and content for Chapter’s various media channels to inform members and the public of the club’s activities, news, and benefits.
Lead the Communications Team and ensure management of social media channels.
Produce and distribute regular E-News email blast.
Coordinate content for submission to regional BimmerLife Magazine.
Update Chapter Membership Guide as needed and coordinate its printing and distribution.
DIRECTOR/SOCIAL EVENTS
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Arrange social gatherings, such as Meet & Greets, or suggest local events/activities for Board consideration.
Recruit volunteers for events as needed.
Provide event information for promotion in Chapter newsletter, website, and social media.
DIRECTOR/WACHSMEISTER
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Responsible for the annual Bimmers by the Bay.
Negotiate with the city to the schedule and date of the annual clean car contest.
Coordinate with BMW dealers and sponsors to obtain support and auction items for the clean car contest and charity auction.
Coordinate volunteers needed to support the annual clean car contest including all judges.
Procure event awards.
Obtain event insurance.
Arrange for catered lunch for the event.
Supervise set-up and clean-up of the clean car event.
Run the charity auction portion of event.
Provide event information to newsletter editor and web master (LA & SD chapters) for publication.
Provide event information to other chapters, local dealerships, and the general public.
Submit the event report to the board.
DIRECTOR/WEBMEISTER
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Maintain the chapter’s website including adding/removing events, posting announcements, posting autocross and other event results, post articles, photos, and other content.
Administer and maintain the Chapter’s e-mail list and e-mail service.
Administer and maintain the Chapter’s domain names and web hosting account.
Assist with maintenance of Chapter’s social media accounts.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (ASST. EQUIPMENT MEISTER)
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Bring new ideas to the chapter.
Coordinate use of club equipment in support of various club events (Clean Car Show, HPDE, SoCal Euro, etc.).
Assist the EQUIPMENT MEISTER in the maintenance/organization of the club equipment.
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (three positions)
Attend board meetings and vote on issues as required.
Bring new ideas to the chapter.
Plan and run technical/social events or driving tours.
Assist other directors in running their events.
