The members of Lake Wales NAACP Adult Branch #5109 in good standing at least 10 days prior to the September 2012 meeting are eligible candidates to be nominated for branch officers at the Oct. 8 meeting at the B Street Community Service Center, 230 B Street, Lake Wales, FL 33853 at 7 p.m. A consent form is required by any person who wishes to be considered. Forms are available by contacting Marilyn Smith, membership chair 863-294-5638 or Ethel Austin, secretary 863-676-2188.

The election committee will prepare a ballot for the Nov. 5, 2012 election. Members may vote from 1p.m. – 4 p.m. prior to the November meeting to be held at the B Street Community Service Center, 230 B Street, Lake Wales, Fla., at 7 p.m. David M. Smith Sr. is the current president. For further information, contact Wanda Howard at 863-678-3176.