Elections/Volunteering
Elections/Volunteering
ASTA's Board of Directors and its Chapter Presidents play an important role in helping to lead, guide and advise your association.
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In 2019 there are three ways to get involved.
- Be elected as one of three At-Large Directors on ASTA’s Board of Directors;
- Be elected as one of two Area Directors (Northeast & Southeast) with one to be elected to sit on ASTA's Board of Directors;
- Cast your vote in the 2019 National Elections.
Learn more about becoming a(n):
Learn how to vote for an At-Large Director
2019 Election Calendar
| Tuesday, May 21 | Announcement of National Elections |
| Tuesday, June 4 | Opening date for submitting self-nominations for the following positions: - At-Large Directors on the National Board of Directors; - Regional Director seats for Northeast and Southeast Regions (one to serve on the National Board of Directors); - Chapter President Applications (both domestic and international) for existing chapters with a vacancy. |
| Friday, June 14 (5PM EST) | Deadline for receipt of self-nominations for the National Board of Directors (At-Large) and Regional Directors. |
| Friday, June 21 (5PM EST) | Deadline for receipt of candidate profiles/statements for ASTA.org and Acceptance of Candidacy Agreements for National Board of Director and Regional Director Candidates. |
| Monday, June 24 | Announcement to Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) of Regional Director candidates for each region. Date and time of Regional Directors Candidates Forum Webinar to be announced to CPC. |
| Thursday, June 27 | Last posting date of candidate profiles/statements on ASTA.org. |
| Early July (date TBD) | Regional Directors Candidates Forum Webinar - Date/Time TBA This forum will be an opportunity for the Regional Director candidates to address the CPC prior to placing their vote. |
| Wednesday, July 10 | Ballots for selection of Regional Directors sent to Chapter Presidents by region. |
| Wednesday, July 10 | Ballots for selection of At-Large Directors sent to all voting ASTA Members. |
| Wednesday, July 17 (5PM EST) | Deadline for receipt of ballots for Regional Directors from Chapter Presidents in Northeast and Southeast Region. |
| Thursday, July 18 | Announce winners of the Regional Director seats and begin run-off balloting for Board of Director Seat. |
| Wednesday, July 24 (5PM EST) | Deadline for receipt of ballots for At-Large Directors from voting members. |
| Thursday, July 25 (5pm EST) | Close of balloting in run-off election for Regional Director seat on Board of Directors. |
| Monday, July 29 | Announce Board of Director (including Regional Director run-off) election results. Announce to all elected Board of Director members (current and incoming) acceptance of nominations for Vice Chair/Secretary and Treasurer seats on Executive Committee. |
| Thursday, August 8 | Deadline for receipt of nominations for the above Executive Committee positions. |
| Saturday, August 24 | Board of Directors Meeting – New Board of Directors Elect Vice Chair/Secretary and Treasurer. To be announced at ASTA Global Convention. |
Questions? Please contact elections@asta.org.
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