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TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 17, 2008) €“51°µÍø, Inc. announced the results for the four Areas holding elections this month, with three new members joining the Board of Directors and one current Director running unopposed.Robin Langlotz, of Orlando, Fla., won the Area Three election, and will take the seat held the last three years by K.P. Jones, who chose not to seek re-election. Similarly, Marcus Merideth, of Westland, Mich., won the Area Four election to occupy the position held by Larry Dent, who also chose not to seek re-election.Michael Lewis, of Poway, Calif., ran unopposed in Area 11 to take the seat being vacated by Andy Porterfield, who reached his two-term limit. Current Area 9 representative, and 2007-2008 Board Chairman, R.J. Gordy ran unopposed and will serve his second three-year term.This is the first time on the Board for all three newly-elected members.The new Board members will join the outgoing members at the Board meeting Dec. 4 - 6 before taking over their posts full time beginning in 2009.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 3 (Southeast/Florida)Lee Hill - 342Robin Langlotz - 549Bob Ricker - 345Area 4 (Great Lakes) Steve Harris - 558John LaRue - 449Marcus Merideth - 634 Area 9 (Northern California/Nevada)RJ Gordy (Incumbent) - 1Area 11 (Southern Pacific)Michael Lewis - 1The 2009 51°µÍø Board of Directors will be:Area One: Robert E. Introne Jr.Area Two: Jerry WannarkaArea Three: Robin LanglotzArea Four: Marcus MeridethArea Five: Bob LybargerArea Six: Lisa NobleArea Seven: Michael SauceArea Eight: James ChristianArea Nine: R.J. GordyArea 10: John SheridanArea 11: Michael LewisArea 12: Philip CreightonArea 13: Howard AllenElection ballots were received through November 17, and were tallied by Mize, Houser & Company, Certified Public Accountants.