Election of Directors

You’re encouraged to vote in the 2010 election of directors from February 1 to March 2. You may vote online or visit any SESLOC branch, where our staff is ready to assist you with online voting. If you prefer, you may request a paper ballot by calling (805) 543-1816. SESLOC directors are members like you who generously volunteer their time and talents to guide the credit union.

How to Vote: Visit www.sesloc.org to log on to the secure, encrypted voting site. You will be asked for unique identifying information. We do not ask for your account number. Vote for up to four candidates. Once you vote, you cannot log on again. No votes will be accepted after midnight March 2.

Who Can Vote: Primary accountholders who have reached age 18 by March 2, 2010. Joint owners on accounts are not eligible to vote unless they are the primary accountholder on a separate account. Members who join after January 22 must call to request voter activation.

• Vic Buccola
  Following three years on the Supervisory Committee, one year as chair, I served as a SESLOC Director from 1980 to 1990, the last seven years as Vice chair. I rejoined the Board in July 2007. I received my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and Ed.D., from Arizona State University. I taught at Cal Poly for 34 years, holding various positions, including Professor of Physical Education, Assistant Football Coach and Director of Athletics. I am a member of the Rotary Club of SLO Daybreak and am active in church activities. I believe my past experience will aid me in making a positive contribution to SESLOC.



• Barbara Melvin
  I am employed at Cal Poly State University as the Executive Director for Human Resources. With more than 30 years of human resources experience and a master’s degree in Public Administration, I bring extensive knowledge of personnel and organizational issues to the Board of Directors. I strongly support SESLOC’s philosophy of doing its best to meet member needs, while remaining financially strong. I have served on the Board of Directors for 10 years. Prior to this I served on the Credit Committee for seven years. I have a strong commitment to SESLOC and look forward to continuing my service to members in today’s ever changing financial environment.



• Jim Park
  I have been involved with the oversight of SESLOC since 1984, and a voting member for 42 years. I served on the Supervisory Committee from 1984 to 2000, and was then elected to the Board of Directors, where I am serving my third term. I hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Oklahoma and taught in the science field for 33 years, retiring from San Luis Obispo High School in 1993. I look forward to continuing to help SESLOC increase its competitive position, make solid and sound financial decisions in a constantly changing climate, while meeting members’ needs. Thank you for your continued support.



• Russée Parvin
  I would be a good board member because I naturally think and see things outside the mainstream of broad spectrum thinking. I come from a local family of environmentally friendly farmers. I like to work with investments and business and am interested in local, state and national business activities. Presently, I serve as Vice President of the Stoneridge Board of Directors and as Vice President of the San Luis Obispo Natural Foods Co-op. I am a retired General and Landscape Contractor/Owner with 40 years of experience in landscape and construction and 30 years in property management. I hope to serve SESLOC as a member of the Board of Directors.



• Alden Shiers
  I am a retired professor of economics at Cal Poly University, where I continue to teach part time. My area of specialty is money and banking. I have served as a SESLOC Director for the past 20 years and am currently the Board Chairman. Previously, I served on SESLOC’s Credit Committee. I have also served as a city council member and mayor of Atascadero. My background enables me to make decisions and set policies that keep the credit union financially sound and provide a basis for initiating policies that serve members well. I am committed to keeping SESLOC financially strong, while providing the financial services and safety that members need during the current challenging economic times.