Welcome to the EMARI

Per the EMARI by-laws the Regional Director serves a two-year term. The current term expires at the end of March 2026. A note went out to all registered patrollers in the region to nominate themselves or someone else. Only one nomination was received, that was for Simon Thomas, currently serving in the position.

At the EMARI Board meeting on 12 August the Board voted to authorize the Chair of the Election Committee to cast one vote for Simon Thomas. That vote was cast and Simon is therefore re-elected for another term beginning on 1 April 2026.

Greg Banner
ARD (Assistant Region Director)
EMARI Election Committee Chair, 2025

Do you want to do more within EMARI to help out all of your fellow patrollers?  The EMARI region has the following positions open:

• Communications

• Legal

• Outdoor Risk Management

• Safety & Wellness

• Woman’s program

Anyone that is interested should send their name, contact information, and a brief statement of why they feel they would be good in that position to Simon Thomas.