CALL FOR NOMINATIONS -
CBAA Board of Directors
Nominations due August 20, 2022
We are looking to grow our CBAA Board of Directors
Are you a CBAA member and would you like to be more involved with the organization? Join our Board of Directors, let your voice be heard, and make a difference! We are seeking members from the book arts community whether affiliated with academia or not, whether serving on committees or not. If you are currently a graduate or undergraduate student or interested in shaping the ways CBAA supports developing artists and a diverse field of practice, your voice is of specific importance.
The CBAA Board of Directors is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Transparency, and we invite nominees who share our commitment to build a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable organization. We are actively working to establish sustainable anti-racist initiatives that will hold space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI); LGBTQ+ and other marginalized voices in our organization and our field.
Duties
Participate in Board of Directors meetings every two months via Zoom Attend the annual meeting of the association (funding support is available for in-person meetings) The Board of Directors offers advice and direction to the activities of the association; their input and approval may be sought at any time deemed necessary by the president
Terms
Nominations are sought for the 2023-2025 term beginning in January 2023. Directors are elected for two (2) year terms at staggered intervals. No member may hold more than four (4) successive full terms as a director.
Benefits
- Learn the logistics of self-governance of a professional, non-profit organization
- Guide the decision-making process of the organization
- Advance your professional practice skills
- Strengthen/build your resume
- Network with professionals in your field
- Serve your creative community
All CBAA members are invited to nominate candidates or self-nominate by emailing nominations to the Nominating and Membership Committee. Please email Karen Baldner, Vice Chair for Nominations, at kbaldner@iupui.edu by August 20, 2021. Nominees must be willing to serve.
Nominations should include the following information, which will be shared with the board:
- Name of nominee(s)
- Contact information
- Institutional affiliation, if any
- Interest in Board position
- Brief statement of nominee’s qualifications by nominator
Nomination and Candidate Selection Procedures
The Nominating Committee requests nominations from the membership. Based on the nominations received and candidate interviews, the Nominating Committee determines the slate of nominees to present to the board for their individual consideration and vote. The Board votes on the preliminary slate. The preliminary slate is presented to the membership who may suggest additional nominees within thirty (30) days. The Nominating Committee shall make up to four (4) additional nominations at the request of at least two (2) percent of the membership. More information about Officers, committees, and the nomination and election process can be found in the CBAA Constitution and Bylaws.
