September 26, 2007 08:13AM
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Yes there is a nominating committee. They usually are appointed at a BoD meeting months prior to the election. They are charged with looking at the composition of the board and if there are expected vacancies, finding a good set of replacement(s).
There is also a mechanism for other candidates to come forward and express their interest and have their name placed on the ballot if they meet the qualifications. If you read the bylaws section 6.4 essentially says the rules can be amended as needed, but normally you would need to impress upon this committee that you would be a worth wild addition to the organization and that you enjoy a high level of support of your peers.
But if I was on that committee, I would ask "why are you just now coming forward and expressing your interest" ? Sometimes, you may just be overlooked or others appear to be a more obvious choice. As I said in the other post, the Friends are primarily a "hands on" organization. There should be no "armchair directors" who don't participate in the primary activities (e.g. work sessions).
So if you are interested in helping lead the Friends, attend the work sessions, take responsibilities, and show your passion for the growth of the organization. If you just want to be on the Board to cause trouble or "fix things", I know I won't vote for you.
Bill Kepner
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