2026 Executive Committee Nominations

VES Executive Committee (EC) members will each hold a 2-year term, per the 2024 VES Bylaws.

Two roles are open for nominations and voting:

• 2nd Vice Chair
• Secretary

A candidate may nominate themselves for either or both of these positions. Nominations for the EC open on Wednesday 11/19/2025 and close on Thursday 12/4/2025 at 12 noon Pacific.  Nominees must fill out the form below and may share their qualifications as a candidate by providing:

• Video statement up to 90-seconds max, with a transcript, and/or
• Written statement up to 500 words max.

These materials will NOT be accepted after 12/4/2025 at 12 noon Pacific and there will be no option for a personal statement at the January Board meeting.

All candidate statements will be posted for viewing on Thursday 12/18/2025 and will remain posted until the live voting at the January 14, 2026 Board meeting.

Executive Committee Positions

The Executive Committee (EC) are the five elected representatives of the Board of Directors who work closely with the Executive Director to manage the affairs of the VES.  Executive Committee members meet several times per month and often lead strategic initiatives.  Be sure you have time to commit to these roles before submitting yourself as a candidate. The newly-elected members of the Executive Committee will hold a 2-year term: 2026 & 2027.  

Should an elected EC member only have one more year left in their 2-year Board term and are subsequently not re-elected to the Board or have ‘termed-out’ for the following year, then they will only be allowed to serve one year on the EC and the position becomes vacant and up for re-election. Once a role is vacated, the newly-elected EC member will serve a 2-year term.

Role of the Executive Committee:

• Act Between Meetings: Make urgent or routine decisions between full Board meetings (as allowed by bylaws).
• Support the Executive Director: Serve as advisors, a sounding board, and a resource to the Executive Director.
• Oversee Board Functioning: Ensure Board effectiveness, governance compliance, and leadership development.
• Prepare for Board Meetings: Help shape agendas, review materials, and ensure the full Board has the information needed to make informed decisions.
• Governance Leadership: May handle nominations, succession planning, or Board discipline when necessary. Help onboarding new Board members so they can have a successful experience.

Please review the description of each EC position before deciding which role(s) you wish to apply for:

2nd VICE CHAIR – The Vice Chair receiving the highest number of votes shall, in the absence or disability of the Chair, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Chair, and shall have other duties, as are or shall be imposed upon said officers by statute, the Bylaws and the Board of Directors. The Vice Chairs shall officiate in the order in which they are elected.

SECRETARY – The Secretary shall take (or cause to be taken), keep and maintain the minutes of all meetings and proceedings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Membership of the Corporation.  The Secretary shall supervise and be responsible for giving due notice of Board and EC meetings.  Please download the attached PDF with a description of duties, provided by current Secretary, Rita Cahill.  Rita will be happy to provide support to the new Secretary.

Submissions are now closed.