AIGA DC Call for Board Member Nominations 2010

Nationally, AIGA mandates that members participate directly in governance of the organization. One of the best ways to do so is by serving on your local board of directors. To date, all DC board members have been solicited by nominations or recruited after participating in events and/or serving on committees.

So how does this relate to you?

Until Friday, April 30, 2010, AIGA DC will be soliciting nominations for new board members. By nominating yourself or another deserving AIGA member, you can directly guide the activities of our chapter!

What happens after you submit your nomination(s)?

An information session will be held for all nominees; participation is strongly encouraged. A Nominating Committee will then review and discuss nominees and recommend a slate for membership approval. Per DC chapter by-laws, the committee will take into account the professional diversity of the membership and the need to represent the interests of the entire chapter membership. The Nominating Committee consists of the current president, two or three members of the current board, one advisory board member and one member-at-large.

Important things to keep in mind while considering whom to nominate:

> The commitment involved: By agreeing to serve on the board, one commits to serve a two-year term and to be responsible for chairing at least one program or working directly with a supervisory board member in their first year on the board. Second-year responsibilities are dependent upon the individual and open positions on the board.

> Responsibilities to the local community: Being a board member means one must be an ambassador for AIGA to both members and non-members. Nominees must be members in good standing of the DC Chapter to be eligible to serve.

> You can nominate yourself

> This year, we are soliciting nominations for up to 8 new board members.

To nominate someone/yourself:

> Submit the nominee's name, phone number, email, professional and AIGA-related experience, and the reasons why you think they/you would be a great addition to the Board.

> Submit a reference or recommendation if nominating yourself.

> Please email your nominations, and any questions you have about this process or board duties, no later than Friday, April 30, 2009, Jill Spaeth at jill(at)aigadc(dot)org.