The Santa Cruz Group has an Executive Committee comprised of a maximum of nine members. The members serve terms of three years, with three seats coming up for election each year.

Group members may seek nomination to the Executive Committee by making their intentions known to the Nominating Committee by October 19, 2026. Please send email to Mike Guth at mguth@guthpatents.com by midnight October 19th.

The Nominating Committee reviews applicants and selects which candidates are to be on the ballot.  Applicants who are not selected by the Nominating Committee may seek placement on the ballot via a petition process.