Announcement of Nomination by Petition for VyStar’s 2026 Board of Directors

Members still interested in becoming candidates for VyStar’s 2026 Board of Directors can utilize the petition method.

Applications and petition forms will be accepted from Oct. 31 – Dec. 1, 2025.

Please check back on October 31 for the petition application and petition form.

Criteria to Qualify by Petition

In order that a member may be included on the ballot as a candidate by the petition method, the petitioner must be first named on their Primary Savings Account for at least two full years prior to July of the election year, be at least 21 years of age at the submission of their application, and not older than 80 years old as of the election year, have a minimum balance of $5 in their primary share account, not have been employed by VyStar Credit Union or its subsidiaries or affiliates within the seven calendar years prior to the July of the applied-for election year, agree to a check of their personal credit history and criminal background to ensure compliance with Florida State Statues, agree, in the case of a former VyStar Credit Union employee, to a review of the applicant's employment-related records for any adverse entries, maintain all banking relationships in good standing, be willing to serve a three-year term and be otherwise eligible under the Bylaws.

10,000 signatures of valid VyStar Credit Union members are required.

Petitions accompanied by a completed questionnaire including a biographical sketch and all other requirements set forth in the Bylaws must be received by the Internal Audit Department on behalf of the Audit Committee by the approved deadline at 76 S. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 or via email to CandidateApps@vystarcu.org by 5:00 p.m. (EDT) on December 1, 2025, to be validated. Official applications and petition forms may be obtained by visiting any branch or VyStar's website at vystarcu.org.

If no other candidates qualify by petition, the three open positions will be filled as selected by the Nominating Committee and formally announced at the 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 5:00p.m. (EST) at VyStar Credit Union's corporate headquarters, located at 76 S. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.