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BOARD ServiceThe Museums Alaska board sets the vision and policies for the statewide professional organization. Each board member serves on committees that advance the work of the organization and assist the organization’s director. The all-volunteer board has nine members that represent a diversity of regions and interests. Elected officers include: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. THE BENEFITS OF SERVICEBoard members have the opportunity to partner with statewide colleagues, engage in networking with nationwide professionals and funders, and work creatively to support Alaska’s museums and cultural centers, museum professionals, and partner organizations. Board members develop leadership skills, learn about non-profit management, and apply their unique skill sets where they are needed the most. Board members may lead advocacy efforts, assist with programming, or steward the financial health of the organization. BOARD PARTICIPATION
BOARD NOMINATIONS, ELIGIBILITY, & RESPONSIBILITIESMuseums Alaska puts out a call for nominations to serve on the Board of Directors each summer. Elections are held the month prior to the Annual Conference and new board members are announced during the Annual Business Meeting held in conjunction with the conference.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
DIVERSIFYING BOARD VOICESMuseums Alaska is in search of fresh perspectives for its Board of Directors. If you are someone who possesses one or more of these qualities, we would love to see your nomination on the ballot:
There are also opportunities to work on committees if you aren’t ready to dive into full board service but want to lend support to strengthening museums across our state. . CALL FOR NOMINATIONSThe call for nominations will close Friday, August 18, 2022. Fill out our Google form to nominate yourself or a colleague. If the form doesn’t work, you can also send your nomination to Museums Alaska Director Dixie Clough at director@museumsalaska.org or mail your nomination to Museums Alaska, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501. All completed nominations received before the August 18 deadline will be included in the ballot. VOTINGA slate of candidates will be sent to our membership by email on August 19, 2022. Voting by electronic ballot will take place from August 19 to September 16, 2022. Paper ballots will not be distributed but those who wish can print and mail the ballot to Museums Alaska, 625 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501. Newly elected board members will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting during this year’s Annual Conference #MA2022.
Not sure if you're interested in board service? A conversation with the Board President is an option to learn more about serving. Or, still want to get involved? Committees are a great way to give back to your community while getting to know the organization and seeing it in action.
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