2024/25 International Elections
It is again time for the International Elections, one of the most participative processes in our Movement. It is the right and duty of all eligible clubs to take part in the election process.
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Eligible Voting Clubs
- Voting privileges are granted to clubs that meet the following requirements:
- Are in good standing and with minimum of 15 club members during last 3 semesters (or those that have been granted an exemption from this minimum requirement)
- Have provided IHQ with a valid email address for the Club President or approved representative
- More information on voting eligibility is available in Guidelines 409, 410 & 411 of the International Constitution.
Terms & Conditions
Voters must carefully read the terms and conditions of the International Election. You will be asked to accept the terms and conditions after logging into the voting portal.
Online Voting
The 2024/25 International Elections of Y’s Men International will be conducted using Simply Voting, a web-based online voting system (https://www.simplyvoting.com/)
- Robust Security Measures
- Simply Voting employs multiple security features, including voter authentication, one-vote-per-voter technology, encrypted communication, and comprehensive logging of all administrator and voter activities.
- Infrastructure Integrity
- The system’s infrastructure is protected with daily security scans, regular penetration testing, and source code security audits, ensuring high-level security against various threats.
- Privacy and Confidentiality:
- Voter secrecy is paramount; election organisers cannot access individual votes, and voter information is securely handled, meeting TRUSTe Privacy Certification standards.
- Compliance with Standards
- Simply Voting is SOC 2 Type 1 compliant, demonstrating adherence to rigorous standards for security, availability, and confidentiality.
Invitation to Vote
Club Presidents (or approved representatives) will receive an email from “Y’s Men International” <vote@simplyvoting.com>
Voting representatives of all eligible clubs are recommended to add the email address <vote@simplyvoting.com> to their list of safe senders (“white list”) within their email account settings. This will ensure that any emails inviting clubs to vote will not be sent to junk/spam folders.
The email will contain an Elector ID and Password.
These creditials can be used to vote at https://ymi.simplyvoting.com/
Or follow the link provided in the email to access the ballot directly.
VOTING IS OPEN FROM
5:00 PM (17:00 CET) 13 DECEMBER 2024
UNTIL
5:00 PM (17:00 CET) 27 JANUARY 2025
Still having problems?
- Check that your club is on the list of eligible voting clubs.
- Check with your Regional Director or Regional Office, or login to Portalbuzz, to verify the email address that was provided to IHQ.
- If you have confirmed your eligibility and verified which address has been registered but still having difficulty, contact us on the Election Enquiry Form.
Candidates
International President Elect (IPE)
Candidates were nominated by the International Council from names submitted by Regional Directors on behalf of each Region and by the Nominating Committee.
The final three candidates for International President Elect 2025/26 are:
Legislative Assembly Representatives
Africa Area
Two (2) candidates for one (1) seat have been nominated and they have accepted to stand for election.
Election for one (1) person to serve 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 as Area President Elect/Legislative Assembly Representative Elect and then as Area President/Legislative Assembly Representative 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2028.
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Mr Tunji MAKINDE
Club: Lagos (Nigeria)
Africa Northwest Region
Mr Jared MUSIMA
Club: Nairobi (Kenya)
Africa Southeast Region
Asia Pacific Area
Only one candidate for one seat was nominated, so no election for Legislative Assembly Representative for Asia Pacific Area is needed.
Mr Rachan MANEEKARN (Southeast Asia Region), will serve from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2027 as Legislative Assembly Representative.
Mr Rachan MANEEKARN
Club: Chiangmai (Thailand)
Southeast Asia Region
Europe Area
Only one candidate for one seat was nominated, so no election for Legislative Assembly Representative for Europe Area is needed.
Mr Martin VOSJAN (Central Southern Europe Region) will serve as Area President Elect/Legislative Assembly Representative Elect from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 and Area President/Legislative Assembly Representative from 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027, and Past Area President/Legislative Assembly Representative from 1 July 2027 – 30 June 2028.
Mr Martin VOSJAN
Club: Zwolle (Netherlands)
Central Southern Europe Region
India Area
This year India Area will elect three (3) persons to serve as:
- Legislative Assembly Representative
- 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2027
- Legislative Assembly Representative Elect (1)
- 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
- Legislative Assembly Representative Elect (2)
- 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
In accordance with the accepted rotation formula:
- Legislative Assembly Representative 2025-27 is to be filled by a candidate from Central Travancore Region
- Legislative Assembly Representative Elect (1) 2025-26 is to be filled by a candidate from Mid West India Region
- Legislative Assembly Representative Elect (2) 2025-26 is to be filled by a candidate from Central India, Middle East, or South Central India Region
Central Travancore Region
Only one candidate for one seat was nominated, so no election of Legislative Assembly Representative 2025-27 for India Area (Central Travancore candidates) is needed.
Mr Mammen Oommen KOCHUKALEEKAL (Central Travancore Region), will serve from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2027 as Legislative Assembly Representative.
Mr Mammen Oommen KOCHUKALEEKAL
Club: Chengannur (India)
Central Travancore Region Region
Mid West India Region Candidates
Two (2) candidates for one (1) seat have been nominated and they have accepted to stand for election.
Election for one (1) person to serve as Legislative Assembly Representative Elect from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 and then as Legislative Assembly Representative from 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2028
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South Central India Region
Only one candidate for one seat was nominated, so no election of Legislative Assembly Representative Elect 2025-26 for India Area (South Central India candidates) is needed.
Mr Jacob VARGHESE (South Central India Region), will serve from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 as Legislative Assembly Representative Elect and from 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2028 as Legislative Assembly Representative.
Mr Jacob VARGHESE
Club: Bangalore Indira Nagar (India)
South Central India Region
Korea Area
At the time of election, there are no candidates for Korea Area. If required, an election will be held at a later date. One seat is vacant for the position of Area President Elect/Legislative Assembly Representative to serve from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 and Area President/Legislative Assembly Representative from 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027.
Latin America Area
Only one candidate for one seat was nominated, so no election for Legislative Assembly Representative for Latin America Area is needed.
Ms Magarida Maria RUIVO (Brazil Region) will serve as Area President Elect/Legislative Assembly Representative Elect from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 and Area President/Legislative Assembly Representative from 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2028.
Ms Magarida Maria RUIVO
Club: Sao Paulo Lapa (Brazil)
Latin America Region
No Legislative Assembly Representative elections are needed in the following Areas:
Canada/Caribbean Area
Ms Cliffonie BROWN (Caribbean Region), was elected earlier this year to serve as Area President Elect/Legislative Assembly Representative Elect from 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2025 and then as Area President/Legislative Assembly Representative from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2027, and therefore election of an Legislative Assembly Representative Elect is not needed at this time.
Ms Cliffonie BROWN
Club: Mandeville (Jamaica)
Caribbean Region
United States Area
Mr Joseph KANJAMALA (North Atlantic Region) was elected earlier this year to serve as Area President Elect/Legislative Assembly Representative Elect from 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2025 and then as Area President/Legislative Assembly Representative from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2027, and therefore election of an Legislative Assembly Representative Elect is not needed at this time.
