IRKA Board of Directors Elections – Call for Nominations!
The
International Rhino Keeper Association is holding its sixth
annual elections for the Board of Directors (BOD). The IRKA
Election Committee is seeking dedicated individuals for nomination
for five positions on the BOD in 2012.
The Election Committee is accepting nominations for the BOD
from May 1-31, 2012. The election will take place in July
and the results will be announced on August 15, 2012. The
BOD positions will begin on September 1, 2012. The nominees
with the top 4 votes will hold positions on the BOD for three
years. The nominee with the next highest vote will have a
one year term. This year the five positions to be voted on
are currently filled by Adam Felts, Vickie Steele, Dave Clawson,
Christine Bobko, and David Geurkink.
Nominations can be made in accordance with the bylaws, Article
VI Sec. 5:
- Any professional member in good standing may submit nominations
for another professional member in good standing.
- Nominations received must be accompanied by the written
endorsement of at least one professional member in good standing,
who must not work at the same institution as that of the nominee.
- No more than two members of the Board may be from the same
institution.
- Professional members must be willing to abide by the bylaws,
meet the criteria in Article VIII, and support the code of
ethics governing the organization.
As an elected member to the IRKA Board of Directors, you will
have the following responsibilities:
-Be willing to abide by the IRKA by-laws, meet criteria in
Article VIII and support the code of ethics which govern the
organization.
-Be actively involved in all BOD discussions (electronic and
annual meeting).
-Participate in bi-ennial Rhino Keeper Workshop and assist
hosting institution and/or its members, when needed, to ensure
timely completion of tasks.
-Be willing to share their knowledge and expertise with the
membership through a variety of venues.
-Participate in annual BOD meeting.
-Be accountable to the BOD for any commitments made to IRKA.
-Expected to volunteer as chairperson or participate in a
number of committees.
-Assist chairperson in developing a plan, securing BOD approval
and ensuring the committee reaches its goals.
The BOD is dedicated to ensuring the IRKA progresses toward
its goals, and is accountable to the membership. As an organization,
we need all BOD input to improve the future for all species
of rhinoceros as well as directly addressing conservation,
education and captive management issues.
When making nominations please include your name and contact
information along with that of your nominee(s). Nominees will
be contacted to accept their nomination. They will also be
asked to supply a brief bio prior to the elections to better
inform voters about their qualifications.
Please send names and e-mail/contact information of willing
nominees May 1-31, 2012 to Election Committee Chairperson,
Stephanie Richmond at: srichmo41@gmail.com.
IRKA was created to benefit rhinos and rhino keepers worldwide.
Become a professional member before June 15, 2012 and have
a voice in the 2012 BOD election process!
Stephanie Richmond
Election Committee Chair
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