2026 marks an election year for the Southeast Chapter Secretary and Member-At-Large positions. Please find election details and information below.

Southeast Chapter Election Information:

Election Year for Secretary and Member-At-Large positions - If you would like to run for the office of Secretary or Member-At-Large positions, you must submit a letter of intent to President Steve Hudson, PGA, by April 10th.


  • Note: The election will be held digitally one week prior to the Spring Meeting, which will be held May 19th at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club.


The Following Professionals have declared their intent to run:



Secretary Candidate - Jeff Hall, PGA

Member-At-Large Candidates - Bridget Ackley, PGA & Chris Didio, PGA

Secretary

Primary Purpose:

  • Maintain accurate records to ensure continuity and transparency within the Chapter.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Attend Chapter meetings
  • Invite and recognize newly elected PGA Class A professionals
  • Serve on the Section Awards Committee and participate in initiatives outlined by the Section Secretary
  • Provide support to both the Tournament Committee and the Southeast Chapter Tournament Coordinator
  • Support smooth transitions by providing records and files to the incoming Secretary

Term: 

  • 2 years

Member-At-Large

Primary Purpose: 

  • Represent the Chapter on the SFPGA Board of Directors while assisting with Section and Chapter initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a voting member on the SFPGA Board of Directors
  • Attendance at SFPGA Board Directors meetings (typically three (3) times per year – Annual Meeting, South Florida Professional Championship, and Board Planning Session)
  • Participation in the SFPGA Board of Directors conference calls, if scheduled
  • Assist with monthly member outreach within the Chapter
  • Serve on the Section Awards Committee
  • Support Chapter programs, events, and member engagement initiatives

Eligibility & Term:

  • Must not currently serve as a Chapter officer
  • Three-year term

Future Elections

2027 Elections:

  • Section Officers
  • Southern Chapter Officers
  • Southwest Chapter Officers and Member At Large

2028 Elections:

  • Southeast Officers
  • Southern Chapter Member At Large