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We Want YOU to Serve as a National Board Member

New Opening: Program Chairperson 
 
The WILPF US Board elections are coming this fall. Help guide WILPF's future by making policy decisions and taking actions for program, membership building, and fund-raising!
 
Are you an activist who wants to shape and develop WILPF at the national level? Spread your leadership wings: Consider running for one of the seven open board positions. We need candidates who can develop respectful working relationships with sister board members and participate in WILPF US deliberations on policy, budget, and other issues. We seek special qualities of passion, clear sightedness, and leadership abilities.
 
Board members serve for three years. The current President, Development Chairperson, and Nominating Chairperson will offer advice and support to the new officers in these board positions, if it is desired.
 
A minimum of 24 months of WILPF membership is required to apply for the board.
 
All positions are for three-year terms unless otherwise stated:
  • (Co-)President(s)
  • Development Chairperson
  • Personnel Chairperson (serves the third year of a vacant 3-year position)
  • Program Committee Chairperson (serves for one year)
  • Nominating Committee Chairperson
  • At-Large Board Member (three-year position)
  • At-Large Board Member (serves the third year of a vacant 3-year position) 
Application Deadline: Sunday, July 29

To run for office or nominate someone for a position, please download the Application Packet, which includes descriptions and responsibilities of the board positions.

On May 31, the Nominating Committee held a conference call on leadership, where various WILPF leaders discussed the qualities of leadership and their own leadership experiences. The heart of the discussion on leadership qualities begins at the 38:10 timestamp. Click here to listen to the conference call.

Contact the Nominating Committee at [email protected] for more information. Or call Laura Dewey, Chairperson of the committee, at 313-882-1596 (ET). We look forward to hearing from you.

WILPF US Bylaws Need Attention from WILPF US Volunteer(s)! 
Are you interested in clarity and precision in language?  Do you want to contribute to the effective functioning of WILPF?  The national ad hoc Bylaws Committee seeks volunteers with a variety of skills and interests! You are invited to learn more about the committee and the different levels of help wanted. Please contact Darien De Lu at [email protected] or 916-739-0869.   


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