The AAAE Call for Board Nominations is now open until January 6, 2025. Please take a moment to read the information below and consider yourself or a colleague for nomination!
Who Can Run? All AAAE members in good standing are eligible to serve on the AAAE Board of Directors.
Open Seat(s): There are FOUR open seats in this election cycle and two current Board members are up for re-election.
Terms: Newly elected Board members will be installed at the annual AAAE Membership Meeting in connection with the AAAE Conference in 2025. New Board members will be asked to participate in an online Board Orientation meeting. Board terms are three years, and board members are eligible to be re-elected into a second term.
Important Info to Review: Policy documents, criteria for office, nomination/election timeline, AAAE Bylaws, and Board Roles and Responsibilities, can all be found in the Membership Portal. Please make sure you’ve given a careful consideration to Board Roles and Responsibilities.
To Nominate: If you wish to nominate a candidate, please complete and submit the AAAE Election Nomination Form HERE. You will be able to upload a letter of support for your Nominee at this link. You can also find the Election Nomination Application Form by logging into the AAAE Member Portal and navigating to the “Forms” section at the top.
PLEASE NOTE: Nominated individuals are required to provide additional information. Please be sure to email your nominated individual THIS LINK to complete the nomination process. Or, nominated individuals can find the additional information form when logged into the portal under “Forms”.
To Self-Nominate**: Please complete and submit the Election Application Form HERE. You will be able to upload requested application materials, including CV and Letters of Reference(s) at this link. You can also find the Election Application Form by logging into the AAAE Member Portal and navigating to the “Forms” section at the top.
Deadline: Application materials are due by midnight Eastern Time on Monday, January 6, 2025, and must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.
Nomination Timeline: To consult the timeline, please follow THIS link.
Basic Board Member Responsibilities:
- Attend all board and committee meetings and functions, such as special events
- Attend up to two annual in-person events (annual Board meeting connected to the annual conference and the Fall Board Retreat; AAAE will reimburse board members for 50% of travel expenses related to the Board Retreat – for a max reimbursement of $1000 per person in FY25 (subject to a board approval each fiscal year)).
- Make a personal financial contribution to the organization that is personally significant on an annual basis
- Stay informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies and programs
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
- Serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments
- Inform others about the organization
- Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization
- Keep up to date on developments in the organization’s field
- Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies
- Refrain from making special requests of the staff
- Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements
Please don’t hesitate to contact Milena Deleva, at [email protected], with any questions.
*You will need to be logged into the AAAE Member Portal to access the links in this email.
**Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged!