So how does this relate to you?
Until Friday, August 15th, AIGA Orlando will be soliciting nominations for new board members. By nominating yourself or another deserving AIGA member, you can directly guide the activities of our chapter! Serving as a chapter board member is one of the best ways to benefit from your membership. Serving provides deeper connections to the organization abroad, enables you develop or utilize your leadership skills.
What happens after you submit your nomination(s)?
More information will be provided at our next board/community meeting on August 5th, 2014 for all nominees; participation is strongly encouraged. A Nominating Committee will then review and discuss nominees and recommend a slate for membership approval. The Nominating Committee consists of the current president and the other board of directors.
Being A Director
The Board of Directors meet monthly to communicate, strategize, plan events, and manage other initiatives of our chapter. They are a group of diverse professionals who develop ways to bring value to our members by providing great programs, events and resources to the Orlando design community. There are 5 areas of focus of the chapter: Membership, Programming, Communication, Education, and Partnership. No matter where your interests lie, we can find a place for you and your passion.
Benefits
Serving on the Board of Directors is the perfect way to be hands on with the planning and strategic direction of our chapter. It’s also a fun way to connect with local and nationally recognized designers and make connections with other local organizations. Additionally, you’ll gain free admission to a majority of AIGA Orlando events. Your time as a Director will give you great insight to the local community, and help you grow professionally in ways you may not have to opportunity to explore in your profession.
Responsibilities
Director positions are open to anyone, as long as you are able to meet the following requirements:
- Serve a two-year term
- AIGA membership at the Sustaining Level (throughout the duration of your term)
- Attend monthly Director meetings and some local chapter events
- Help spread the word about AIGA Orlando events and projects
- Serve on at least one committee
Nominate Potential Leaders
Know a one or more individuals you think would make a great Directors or are you interested in serving yourself? Let us know by filling out the nomination form.
Not ready for a full board position? Serve on a committee!
Serving on a committee is a great way to help AIGA in it’s mission to serve the community. We currently have the following committees waiting for members like you:
- Education, including the Mentorship Program
- Programming/Events
- Membership
- Sponsorship/Partnership
- Communications
- Volunteers
You can volunteer for for a committee by filling the our interest form.