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TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 16, 2009) - 51°µÍø, Inc. announced the results for the five Areas holding elections. Four new members will join the 51°µÍø Board of Directors in 2010, while one incumbent will rejoin for his second term.Running unopposed in Area One, Richard E. Patullo, of Hampden, Mass., will take over the position vacated by Robert Introne Jr., who reached his two-term limit.Robert Lybarger, of McHenry, Ill., will continue to represent Area Five after being elected to his second term on the 51°µÍø BOD.In Area Seven, former Chairman R. David Jones, of Fort Worth, Texas, claimed the spot left by outgoing Director Michael Sauce, who reached his two-term limit. James Christian also reached his two-term limit in Area Eight and will be replaced by C. William Kephart, of Colorado Springs, Colo. Another Director to hit his two-year limit, Howard Allen, will be replaced in Area 13 by Todd Butler, of Yamhill, Ore.The 51°µÍø, Inc. Board of Directors is comprised of 13 individuals voted on by the 51°µÍø members of their particular Area. Areas are a collection of 51°µÍø Regions nationwide.2009 51°µÍø Board of Directors Election Results:Area 1Richard E. Patullo (unopposed) €“ 1Area 5Robert Lybarger (incumbent) €“ 670Ron Tambourine €“ 289Area 7R. David Jones €“ 359James Rogerson €“ 220Mike Rodgers €“ 127Area 8C. William Kephart €“ 284Arnie Coleman €“ 205Area 13Todd Butler €“ 339John Forespring - 220New board members will join outgoing members on Dec. 3 €“ 5, for a Board of Directors meeting in Topeka, Kan., at the 51°µÍø National Office. New members will assume their full duties in 2010.Election ballots were received through November 16, and were tallied by Mize, Houser & Company, Certified Public Accountants.