You’re Invited: ECEA Annual Member Meeting and Board Election

Nov 11, 2026

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Tuesday, December 8 · 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) · Virtual·

Your program has a voice in how ECEA is led, and December 8 is when you use it. Once a year, ECEA members choose who sits on the Board of Directors. These are the people who set ECEA’s direction at the Capitol, with state agencies, and in the rooms where decisions about your business get made.

Vote before the meeting

Cast your ballot here: https://forms.gle/eC1XMrQGjZSj8dg49

Voting closes at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, when the meeting starts. It takes about two minutes. You don’t have to attend the meeting to vote.This year’s candidates for the Board:

D’Arla Mezzacapo, Take A Break

Mills Snowden, Reflection Sciences

Who can vote

Owners and directors of ECEA member programs whose dues are current.

One vote for each member site. If you own more than one program, enter your number of sites on the ballot. Each site you pay for counts.Please enter your name and program name so we can confirm your membership.

Join the meeting

We’ll share the election results, look back at the year, and talk about what’s ahead for private child care in 2027.

Video: https://meet.google.com/jby-bxey-huh

One hour, from wherever you are, to help decide who stands up for your business next year and to pose questions or make statements to the board.

Questions? Reply to this email or reach Dawn Alexander at [email protected].

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