STMA in action
The Nominating Committee asks for your help In 2012, the Director Positions that are up
THE STMA NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE has issued its annual “Call for Nominations” to STMA voting members to indicate if they are interested in national board service. Please take a moment to consider serving on the STMA Board of Directors, or urging a quali- fied colleague to consider service. The bene- fits are many. By serving on the board, you’ll: • Contribute to your professional associa-
tion.
• Be a part of a decision-making body. • Hone your listening, collaborative and
other personal development skills. • Strengthen your leadership abilities. • Make a difference in the strategic direc-
tion of the profession. • Garner respect from your employer, your peers and your staff.
for election include: • Sports Turf Manager representing Higher Education facilities • Academic • Sports Turf Manager representing Parks
and Rec facilities • At-Large (any category) All Directors will be elected to a two-year term except for the At-Large Director, who is elected to a one-year term. The STMA Board of Directors sets policy
and strategic direction for the programs and services STMA provides and is accountable to its membership. Individual Board Member responsibilities are to: • Attend and actively participate in quar- terly board meetings (4 per year): January,
March, July, and October. • Chair one or more committees. • Attend special events, as needed. • Attend and actively participate in the
annual conference. For more information on board member duties, please contact headquarters for a copy of the Board Handbook. To have your name considered by the Nominating Com- mittee, please fill out the Board Service Inter- est Form in this issue, or go to www.STMA.org to fill out an electronic Word document. Be sure to answer the two brief questions in- cluded on the form. The STMA Nominating Committee encourages you to also share this form with your peers. The deadline to submit your interest is Aug. 31. ■
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