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NAXJA elections

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macgyvr

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This thread will serve as a reminder when there are elections going on.

It will be bumped each time there is a NAXJA election.

You can subscribe to this thread without posting in it. Just click the thread tools at the top and subscribe to it. Then you will get a notification every time there is an election.

Currently there is a special election for the NAXJA VP as the first election ended in a tie. You will need to vote again, even if you voted in the other election. The poll is open for 1 week.

To vote: click here

The candidates each have a thread going in the members forum where you can read about them.

Thanks for voting and for supporting NAXJA.
 
Starting Nov 1st, we will begin taking nominations for the National Election cycle that begins on Nov 15th.

If you are interested in thinking about running, consider it and make sure you have read the bylaws.

http://www.naxja.org/html/bylaws.htm

On the National side we will be electing 4 Director-at-large (DAL) BOD positions. These are two year terms. The person that gets the highest number of votes and not is currently a DAL will assume office at the close of the election. The other three will take office on January 1st.

At the end of this post is will be the DAL job description.

A separate nomination thread will be started in the members forum.

The current BOD members holding these positions are:
Director: Dirk "Cottontail" DeYoung 01/01/14 - 12/31/15
Director: Mark "sidewaysstarion" Nelson 01/01/14 - 12/31/15
Director: Vacant 01/01/14 - 12/31/15
Director: Jason "POLAR_JEEP_04" Durbin 01/01/2014 - 12/31/15


Also, please note that many chapters will be holding elections at the same time for some or all of their officers. Please watch for those threads as well.

Thank you for your support of NAXJA and always feel free to PM me with any questions.

Feel free to ask questions in thread in the members forum.

Responsibilities of the the Director-at-Large (DAL) will take on duties as needed throughout the course of their term.

The DAL shall contact vendor contacts with the sponsorship program at the direction of the sponsorship coordinator. This includes making contacts and following up with contacts until product is sent to the sponsorship coordinator or the event coordinator. (See yet to be completed sponsorship SOPs)

The DAL shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is with in the chapter in which they reside as a representative of NAXJA (NAXJA is not reimbursing for travel expenses).

The DAL must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.

The DAL must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.

The DAL must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The DAL must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.

The DAL must be willing, to be assigned tasks, to look for opportunities to improve the club and willing to grab those opportunities and make the changes.

The DAL must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.

The DAL must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.
 
National BOD nominations are open!

Here is the thread!

Please check your chapter forums for possible chapter nominations/elections as well.
 
Starting Nov 1st, 2016 we will begin taking nominations for the National Election cycle that begins on Nov 15th.

If you are interested in thinking about running, consider it and make sure you have read the bylaws.

http://www.naxja.org/html/bylaws.htm

On the National side we will be electing President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recorder and 1 Director-at-large (DAL) BOD positions. These are two year terms. All position take office on January 1st, except for the Treasurer who will take office on 7/1/2017.

At the end of this post is will be the job descriptions.

A separate nomination thread will be started in the members forum, so please don't start nominating people in this thread, I will delete it.

The current BOD members holding these positions are:
President: Matt "macgyvr" Rowland 01/01/13 - 12/31/16
Vice President: Joshua "RedHeep" James 06/11/15 -12/31/16
Treasurer: David "David_Bricker" Bricker 07/01/13 - 06/30/17
Recorder: Ed "Pacific Ed" Robbins 07/15/2013 - 12/31/16
Director: Mark "High2By" Morton 04/02/14 - 12/31/16


Also, please note that many chapters will be holding elections at the same time for some or all of their officers. Please watch for those threads as well.

Thank you for your support of NAXJA and always feel free to PM me with any questions.

Feel free to ask questions in thread in the members forum.

President
Responsibilities of the the president will take on duties as needed throughout the course of their term. This includes the ability to take on all positions with in the BOD up to and including membership and sponsorship if necessary.
The president is the principle leader of NAXJA and has overall responsibility for NAXJA's administration.
The president shall lead and participate in monthly meetings and participate in votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The president should try to set an agenda 5 days before the start of each meeting each month, and post it in the member's forum in order for the members to add to the agenda as they see fit.
The president shall oversee the elections of the BOD per the bylaws, including special elections, this can be delegated to another BOD member if needed.
The president shall make sure that the chapters are operating within the requirements of the bylaws.
The president shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is within the chapter in which they reside at their own expense, unless approved otherwise by the BOD.
The person must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The president should have a good working knowledge of the bylaws and how they are applied.
They must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The president must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The president must be willing to assign tasks and to look for opportunities to improve the club and be willing to grab those opportunities as they present themselves.
The president must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The president must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.


Vice-president
Responsibilities of the the VP will take on duties as needed throughout the course of their term. This includes but is not limited to backup to the president, back up to the treasurer, and back up to the recorder. Also being a voice for the club in the absence of the president (whether temporary or permanent). The VP will take over as president in the event the president resigns, is removed or recalled from that position.
The VP shall be the leading voice in land use issues with the club. They will head any committees that pertain to land use and moderate any forums on the site that cover land use.
The VP shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is within the chapter in which they reside at their own expense, unless approved otherwise by the BOD.
The VP must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The VP must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The VP must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The VP must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The VP must be willing, to be assigned tasks, assign tasks, and to look for opportunities to improve the club.
The VP must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The VP must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.


Recorder
Records and reports to the Membership, the BOD meeting minutes (see BOD minutes below) so that the previous month is documented and passed in a motion before the end of the current meeting.
Records and reports to the membership motions voted on by the BOD. Then posts the results in the membership news and information forum.
The recorder maintains corporation records and works with the forum admin to make sure corporation records are archived.
The recorder will work with the membership director (or membership team) to make sure that the current roster is posted and updated. The recorder shall keep a copy of the updated roster each month. If membership desires, the recorder may email expired members to remind them to renew.
The recorder shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is within the chapter in which they reside at their own expense, unless approved otherwise by the BOD.
The recorder must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The recoder must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The recoder must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The recorder must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The recorder must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The recorder must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.
SOP BOD minutes:
Record the names of those who contributed to the BOD meeting.
Use the current meeting template or create one that communicates the same information as the one currently being used.
Document the BOD meeting for current discussions and business of the BOD.
Document the treasurer's report.
Document the membership's report.
While the recorder is in charge of making sure that all of the above happens in a timely manner, they can delegate to another member of the BOD to assist them in getting these tasks accomplished to help spread the responsibilities.


Treasurer
The treasurer is in control of the club’s money, its collection, and disbursement.
The treasurer is responsible for keeping accurate books that will enable them to give a full financial report each month and whenever requested. The treasurer should do their best to see that everything is done meticulously so that there are no doubts about their integrity.
The treasurer is responsible with filing the taxes and retaining the not for profit status of NAXJA.
The treasurer is responsible for maintaining the insurance of the club.
The treasurer is responsible for insuring the chapters are running bank accounts appropriately.
The treasurer shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is within the chapter in which they reside at their own expense, unless approved otherwise by the BOD.
The treasurer must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The treasurer must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the club.
The treasurer must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The treasurer must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The treasurer must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The treasurer must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.


Director-at-Large
Responsibilities of the the Director-at-Large (DAL) will take on duties as needed throughout the course of their term.
The DAL shall contact vendor contacts with the sponsorship program at the direction of the sponsorship coordinator. This includes making contacts and following up with contacts until product is sent to the sponsorship coordinator or the event coordinator. (See yet to be completed sponsorship SOPs)
The DAL shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is with in the chapter in which they reside as a representative of NAXJA (NAXJA is not reimbursing for travel expenses).
The DAL must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The DAL must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The DAL must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The DAL must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The DAL must be willing, to be assigned tasks, to look for opportunities to improve the club and willing to grab those opportunities and make the changes.
The DAL must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The DAL must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.
 
National BOD nominations are open!

View them in the members forum

Please check your chapter forums for possible chapter nominations/elections as well.
 
Election polls are open for the NAXJA DAL special election.

They will close in one week.
 
Starting on Nov 1st, 2021 we will be being taking nominations for the Nation Election cycle that begins on Nov 15th.

If you are interested in thinking about running, consider it and make sure you have read the bylaws.

http://www.naxja.org/html/bylaws.htm

On the National side we will be taking nominations for President, Recorder, and Director. These are two year terms. All positions take office on January 1st, 2022.

At the end of this post will be the job descriptions.

A separate nomination thread will be started in the members forum, so please don't start nominating people in this thread, I will delete it.

The current BOD members holding these positions are:
President: Matt "macgyvr" Rowland 01/01/19 - 12/31/21
Recorder: Remi "Kejtar" Rundzio 01/01/19 - 12/31/21
Director: Glenn "Ghost" Fulmer 01/01/17 - 12/31/21


Also, please note that many chapters will be holding elections at the same time for some or all of their officers. Please watch for those threads as well.

Thank you for your support of NAXJA and always feel free to PM me with any questions.

Feel free to ask questions in thread in the members forum.

President
Responsibilities of the the president will take on duties as needed throughout the course of their term. This includes the ability to take on all positions with in the BOD up to and including membership and sponsorship if necessary.
The president is the principle leader of NAXJA and has overall responsibility for NAXJA's administration.
The president shall lead and participate in monthly meetings and participate in votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The president should try to set an agenda 5 days before the start of each meeting each month, and post it in the member's forum in order for the members to add to the agenda as they see fit.
The president shall oversee the elections of the BOD per the bylaws, including special elections, this can be delegated to another BOD member if needed.
The president shall make sure that the chapters are operating within the requirements of the bylaws.
The president shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is within the chapter in which they reside at their own expense, unless approved otherwise by the BOD.
The person must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The president should have a good working knowledge of the bylaws and how they are applied.
They must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The president must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The president must be willing to assign tasks and to look for opportunities to improve the club and be willing to grab those opportunities as they present themselves.
The president must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The president must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.


Recorder
Records and reports to the Membership, the BOD meeting minutes (see BOD minutes below) so that the previous month is documented and passed in a motion before the end of the current meeting.
Records and reports to the membership motions voted on by the BOD. Then posts the results in the membership news and information forum.
The recorder maintains corporation records and works with the forum admin to make sure corporation records are archived.
The recorder will work with the membership director (or membership team) to make sure that the current roster is posted and updated. The recorder shall keep a copy of the updated roster each month. If membership desires, the recorder may email expired members to remind them to renew.
The recorder shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is within the chapter in which they reside at their own expense, unless approved otherwise by the BOD.
The recorder must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The recoder must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The recoder must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The recorder must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The recorder must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The recorder must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.
SOP BOD minutes:
Record the names of those who contributed to the BOD meeting.
Use the current meeting template or create one that communicates the same information as the one currently being used.
Document the BOD meeting for current discussions and business of the BOD.
Document the treasurer's report.
Document the membership's report.
While the recorder is in charge of making sure that all of the above happens in a timely manner, they can delegate to another member of the BOD to assist them in getting these tasks accomplished to help spread the responsibilities.


Director-at-Large
Responsibilities of the the Director-at-Large (DAL) will take on duties as needed throughout the course of their term.
The DAL shall contact vendor contacts with the sponsorship program at the direction of the sponsorship coordinator. This includes making contacts and following up with contacts until product is sent to the sponsorship coordinator or the event coordinator. (See yet to be completed sponsorship SOPs)
The DAL shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is with in the chapter in which they reside as a representative of NAXJA (NAXJA is not reimbursing for travel expenses).
The DAL must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The DAL must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The DAL must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The DAL must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The DAL must be willing, to be assigned tasks, to look for opportunities to improve the club and willing to grab those opportunities and make the changes.
The DAL must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The DAL must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.
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Starting on Nov 1st, 2023 we will be being taking nominations for the Nation Election cycle that begins on Nov 15th.

If you are interested in thinking about running, consider it and make sure you have read the bylaws.

http://www.naxja.org/html/bylaws.htm

On the National side we will be taking nominations for President, Recorder, and Director. These are two year terms. All positions take office on January 1st, 2022.

At the end of this post will be the job descriptions.

A separate nomination thread will be started in the members forum, so please don't start nominating people in this thread, I will delete it.

The current BOD members holding these positions are:
President: Lee “Numbers” Bobbitt 01/01/22 - 12/31/23
Recorder: Remi "Kejtar" Rundzio 01/01/19 - 12/31/23
Director: Glenn "Ghost" Fulmer 01/01/17 - 12/31/23


Also, please note that many chapters will be holding elections at the same time for some or all of their officers. Please watch for those threads as well.

Thank you for your support of NAXJA and always feel free to PM me with any questions.

Feel free to ask questions in the members forum.

President
Responsibilities of the the president will take on duties as needed throughout the course of their term. This includes the ability to take on all positions with in the BOD up to and including membership and sponsorship if necessary.
The president is the principle leader of NAXJA and has overall responsibility for NAXJA's administration.
The president shall lead and participate in monthly meetings and participate in votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The president should try to set an agenda 5 days before the start of each meeting each month, and post it in the member's forum in order for the members to add to the agenda as they see fit.
The president shall oversee the elections of the BOD per the bylaws, including special elections, this can be delegated to another BOD member if needed.
The president shall make sure that the chapters are operating within the requirements of the bylaws.
The president shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is within the chapter in which they reside at their own expense, unless approved otherwise by the BOD.
The person must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The president should have a good working knowledge of the bylaws and how they are applied.
They must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The president must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The president must be willing to assign tasks and to look for opportunities to improve the club and be willing to grab those opportunities as they present themselves.
The president must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The president must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.


Recorder
Records and reports to the Membership, the BOD meeting minutes (see BOD minutes below) so that the previous month is documented and passed in a motion before the end of the current meeting.
Records and reports to the membership motions voted on by the BOD. Then posts the results in the membership news and information forum.
The recorder maintains corporation records and works with the forum admin to make sure corporation records are archived.
The recorder will work with the membership director (or membership team) to make sure that the current roster is posted and updated. The recorder shall keep a copy of the updated roster each month. If membership desires, the recorder may email expired members to remind them to renew.
The recorder shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is within the chapter in which they reside at their own expense, unless approved otherwise by the BOD.
The recorder must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The recoder must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The recoder must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The recorder must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The recorder must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The recorder must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.
SOP BOD minutes:
Record the names of those who contributed to the BOD meeting.
Use the current meeting template or create one that communicates the same information as the one currently being used.
Document the BOD meeting for current discussions and business of the BOD.
Document the treasurer's report.
Document the membership's report.
While the recorder is in charge of making sure that all of the above happens in a timely manner, they can delegate to another member of the BOD to assist them in getting these tasks accomplished to help spread the responsibilities.


Director-at-Large
Responsibilities of the the Director-at-Large (DAL) will take on duties as needed throughout the course of their term.
The DAL shall contact vendor contacts with the sponsorship program at the direction of the sponsorship coordinator. This includes making contacts and following up with contacts until product is sent to the sponsorship coordinator or the event coordinator. (See yet to be completed sponsorship SOPs)
The DAL shall attempt to make the NAXJA event that is with in the chapter in which they reside as a representative of NAXJA (NAXJA is not reimbursing for travel expenses).
The DAL must participate in meetings and votes. Meetings run from the 1st of the month to the 14th of the month.
The DAL must be able to look at issues from a non-biased position (as much as possible) and look out for the best outcome for the Club.
The DAL must have a "team" attitude. The BOD is the team. The DAL must be able to work with and be able to compromise with other players on the team.
The DAL must be willing, to be assigned tasks, to look for opportunities to improve the club and willing to grab those opportunities and make the changes.
The DAL must be able to balance life and the club. Understanding that life is more important, there still has to be a dedication to the club.
The DAL must accept an @naxja.org email address to be used with the BOD email. The email can be forwarded to their current email if they so desire.
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