Each year, members of the ASTD-Cascadia Chapter have the opportunity to vote on a new Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee has opened the recruitment process and is actively seeking nominees for all board positions. If you are interested or know of someone who would be a great asset to the Board, please let them know about this great opportunity. The application deadline is June 23, 2011.

Benefits of Being a Board Member

• Be part of a group with rich workplace learning knowledge where you will teach each other and learn from each other.
• Shape the focus and operations of the Chapter.
• Learn about nonprofit management.
• Learn about recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers.
• Network with local business leaders and key leaders in our industry.
  

Board Positions
Open board positions and their terms for the 2012 election cycle are listed below.

• President-Elect (2011 – 2012)
• Director of Board Operations (2011 – 2013)
• Director of Interest Groups (2011 – 2013)
• Director of Programs (2011 – 2012)
• Director of Member Services (2011 – 2013)
• Director of Marketing (2011 – 2012)

Click here to view all position requirements and expectations.

Board Requirements

• For President-Elect - Served at least one year on the Chapter board in the past three years. In work with the chapter or other organizations has demonstrated skills in effective communication, building a cohesive team, managing multiple projects and critical thinking (view Chapter Leader Competency Model).
• For Director of Board Operations – Two years active Cascadia or other ASTD Chapter member (may include a leadership role, volunteering on committees, short term projects, attending multiple events, etc.) in the past three years.
• For all other Directors – One year active Cascadia or other ASTD Chapter member (may include a leadership role, volunteering on committees, short term projects, attending multiple events, etc) in the past three years.
• Commitment to fulfill term noted above beginning November 1, 2011 with on-boarding activities beginning in September 2011.
• Be able and willing to attend all Board meetings as well as various programs. Board meetings will be at least quarterly and may be as often as monthly.
• Be able to attend two Board retreats (one in September and the other in the spring).
• Attend the Regional Conference in October 2011 and 2012, providing support as directed by the Conference Committee.
• Be a representative for ASTD-Cascadia in the community.
• Learn various aspects of chapter operations and volunteer management including Chapter history, policies and procedures, current practices and bylaws.
• Maintain current Chapter and National memberships (the Chapter will provide a partial subsidy for the National membership).
• Have Internet access and an active email account that accepts multiple attachments.
• Have access to software such as MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, etc) or compatible program.

The time commitment will depend on the specific position and can vary from an hour a week to several hours per week.

Click here to view all position requirements and expectations.

Recruitment Process
The recruitment process is coordinated by the 2011 Nominating Committee consisting of:

• Grant Axtell, President-Elect, Nominating Committee Chair
• Suzanne Bader, Chapter President
• Bonnie McCombs, Past President
• Theme Grenz, Past President
• Lenny Borer, Past Board Member
• Susan Van de Water, Past Board Member

All interested nominees must complete the Board Member Application form and return it to the Chapter Office via email (astd@astdcascadia.org) no later than June 23, 2011.

Recruitment Calendar

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