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Topic: USHPA
50th Anniversary Sweepstakes
In honor of USHPA's 50th Anniversary, we are hosting a sweepstakes with some amazing prizes! The sweepstakes will end on December 18, 2023 and winners will be announced by December 22.
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Career Opportunities
Join the USHPA office team!
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USHPA Commission Program
A new initiative to support new pilots and instructors and grow our sports
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Highlights from the USHPA Spring 2019 Board Meeting
A summary of the Spring 2019 board of directors meeting in Golden, Colorado.
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Board Meeting Summary: May 30, 2019
An overview of the USHPA board meeting on May 30, 2019, including the election for the transitional board of directors.
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Fall 2019 Board Meeting Summary
An overview of the USHPA fall 2019 board meeting.
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Governance Proposal Voting Timeline (Initial Vote)
Key dates for the governance proposal vote occurring January 7 - February 21, 2019
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Governance Proposal Re-Vote: Results
The proposal to reduce the size of the USHPA board of directors passed the re-vote with 51.5% of members in favor and 48.5% against.
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Governance Proposal Results (Initial Vote)
The proposal to reduce the size of the USHPA board of directors passed with 58% of members in favor and 42% against. Important: Due to an error on the ballot, USHPA will be holding a re-vote.
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Limited Office Operations Over Christmas
Information on the USHPA office's hours over the winter 2018 holidays.
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New website technology
Overview and updates regarding the new system supporting USHPA members, staff and processes.
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Timeline: Governance Proposal Re-Vote
Key dates for the governance proposal re-vote occurring April 17 - May 28, 2019
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New USHPA technology platform is LIVE!
If you're reading this, you may have noticed we have a new USHPA website. What you may not have noticed is that everything "under the hood" is brand new!
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