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Complete the 2025 
Nomination Form Below!

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Board Member Nominations

Nominations must be received by Friday, 
November 1,2024 for nominees to be eligible for the 2025 election​

Board Eligibility Requirements

  • Current PEMA membership is not required until elected onto the Board

  • Board service begins January 1st, 2025

  • Attendance at 2025 planning meeting will be requested for newly elected board members 

In accordance with the PEMA policy, it is now time to elect a Board of Directors for 2025.  The Board is set at 15 members who are elected to one-year terms.  Every board member (including incumbents) is up for election (or re-election) every year, except for past Presidents, who are given “Past President” status and allowed to remain a member of the board.
 
If you are interested in being a candidate for the PEMA Board, please complete the attached nomination form below by COB, Friday, November 1st.  If there are more than 15 interested candidates, a ballot will be posted in November for all members to participate in a final vote.

President

(must have served on board for 2 yrs.)

Oversees Board and assigned positions and duties; executive decision maker; supports committees when appropriate; final reviewer of budget and contract materials; and liaison to other PEMA chapters and affiliate organizations.

Vice President

(must have served on board for 2 yrs.)

Supports President; spearheads special assignments such as training seminars, charity efforts, scholarships; and joins committees when appropriate.

Secretary

(must have served on board for 2 yrs.)

Maintains minutes and board policy archive; takes monthly board meeting minutes; assists President on special assignments, and supports committees when appropriate.

Treasurer

(must have served on board for 2 yrs.)

Tracks and reports monthly and year-end financial status; oversees “non-profit” status and reviews annual tax return with CPA/Executive Director; coordinates as needed collections/deposits; coordinates with President regarding financial matters.

Marketing & PR Director

Maintains website such that all information is current; maintains social media accounts and coordinates social media marketing; expands contacts through event marketing efforts; and takes photos at all events and uploads to website.

Membership Director

Coordinates spring and fall drives; distributes membership information packages to potential members and engages in follow-up efforts; schedules corporate member “meeting spotlights” at luncheon events; and maintains membership materials for use at membership table during events.

Programs Director

Works with the board to develop program goals and topics for the year; locates and assigns speakers for all monthly meetings; writes/reviews all meeting notices; obtains speaker presentation prior to event for upload to PEMA laptop; writes and sends thank-you notes to speakers; communicates with Branch Manager regarding audio/visual needs and sets up equipment the day of luncheon; and handles introduction of speakers at meetings.

Event Coordination Director

Coordinates meeting locations and event details with facility and staff; oversees speaker gifts; coordinates monthly guest drawing; communicates headcount with hotel; collects payment and prepares reservations & registration for all events; sets up  and opens/closes each meeting; reconciles proceeds and sends checks to the Treasurer for deposit; and provides invoicing information to staff.  Co-Branch Director supports the activities of the lead Director as needed.

Golf Tournament Director

Coordinates annual charity golf tournament with committee; arranges December holiday party location, food, and marketing; available to assist other Board members with various assignments as needed.

Annual Seminar Director

Coordinates the Annual Remediation Seminar generally conducted annually in October; selects and invites a key-note speaker; calls for abstracts from the membership for presentation at the seminar; leads the committee the reviews and approves the submitted abstracts to ensure that enough qualified speakers are lined up for the program; Communicates the program design with the speakers and provides information/ mission of the seminar to the speakers to ensure the educational format of the seminar is respected; Designs and writes the program; works with the Event Coordination Director to collect payment and prepare reservations & registration for all events; opens/closes and moderates the event.

Director-At-Large

Directors-at-Large will be assigned to work with specific Directors or committees in support of their goals and objectives, as needed.

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