Election

The 2011 election cycle will begin on 11/1/2011.

Below is a timeline approved and enacted by the 2011 Election Committee. All current members are eligible to vote and all members in good standing with one year of membership or more are eligible to run for office. Please visit this page at each of the milestones below for the latest news and instructions.

Voting has ended. Winners will be announced by December 23.

Candidates for President Position

Eric King: Hello, my name is Eric King and I am seeking to serve another year as chapter President. I've been an Audi fan for as long as I can remember, and have never owned a car that didn't sport the four rings. I currently own an 04 S4 Avant and an 07 A3, my 4th and 5th Audi, respectively. My previous Audis include an 89 200 Quattro, 96 A4 Quattro and 01 S4.

My first encounter with the Audi Club was at Petit Le Mans in 2002; an event I will not soon forget. A few years, later, I found myself attending and organizing unofficial Audi meet-ups and dyno days, and since then my involvement in the club has only increased. In 2008, I began assisting the club leadership in their web and marketing efforts, and also planned a few events. In 2009, I joined the Board of Directors, and planned and organized several meetings, events and drives. In 2010 and 2011, I have served as the chapter President.

While this year has exceeded my expectations in almost every regard, I recognize that there is always room for improvement. My goals for next year are quite different from this year or last. In 2012, I plan to turn my attention to growing chapter membership, recruiting a larger volunteer and leadership base and assisting our neighboring chapters. We've already begun planning for the first half of next year and have a diverse selection of events in the works. I look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!

Candidates for Board of Directors Positions (3 positions available)

James Walsh: I have been a member of the Audi Club of GA for almost 3 years, I joined weeks after purchasing my first Audi.  I have now added a second Audi to the garage. (B8 A4 & B6 S4).  My company TriNet has many partnerships in the technology sector of the Atlanta business community.  Our partnerships are working with small to medium sized companies to drive healthy growth for their business and the sector as a whole.  Although i do not have personal experience on a BOD, the people that I am meeting with and working with daily are BOD members at several companies.  I feel that my experience and creativity in the business world will translate well with in the Audi club to increase membership, drive up membership dollars and offer more and exciting events.  This is already one of the most exciting and well run chapters in the US, I can only hope to duplicate and enhance what others have already done.  Have attended Petit Le Mans for last 3 years, attended 24 hours of le mans viewing party last 2 years, Helen Back multiple times, multiple chapter meetings.

Dirk Loeffler: A native German, I have been a member of the Audi Club of North America and the Audi Club of Georgia (formerly Cherokee Audi Club) since 2006, when I purchased my first Audi.  I became actively involved in the club in 2007, when a small number of active members started meeting again on a regular basis to breathe life back into our back then relatively quiet chapter.  I joined the Board of Directors in 2009 and have since then actively participated in organizing events, help recruiting new Audi enthusiast and creating a better club experience for our members.  I was one of the driving forces in renaming our chapter to allow our members to better identify with the club, while realizing geographical limits where the club can effectively service its members.  I strongly believe that our members and not the Board of Directors are the driving force of the club and that the Boards primary function should be to coordinate and realize the wishes of its members, making this a members club for members.  There is still a lot of work to be done and I hope to be able to serve our members for another two years.       

Katie King: My name is Katie King and I am running for re-election to the Georgia Chapter Board of Directors. I have served for the past 2 years as a Board Member, and chapter Secretary. I have helped keep the club organized, recorded meeting minutes, planned social events and banquets. I have enjoyed serving the club, watching it grow, and I look forward to serving another term. I also enjoy the new friendships that I have made over the years at club events.

I have had an Audi A3 for a little over 3 years and I love it. I am also married to an Audi enthusiast.  I have been in the club for 5 years and I love meeting new people and getting to know about their cars as well as their lives. I am a first grade teacher at Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy.