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A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE NAMAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

23 Nov 2009 Dewey Schott

NAMAC is now recruiting candidates to run for positions on it’s Board of Directors.

What is the commitment?
For this service to the organization and the field, candidates will:

  • Provide strategic leadership for the future of NAMAC and the media arts field.
  • Serve as spokesperson and ambassador for NAMAC and the field.
  • Participate on committees and taskforces.
  • Make an annual personal financial contribution to the organization.
  • Serve a three-year term.

The Board of Directors meets in-person two times per year for two days each convening. NAMAC provides a stipend to cover the costs of travel and accommodations.

What are the eligibility requirements?

  • All nominees must be a current NAMAC member.
  • You may nominate yourself or a colleague with his/her consent.

How many seats are open?

  • Two. Service would begin in April 2010 and conclude in 2013.

What is the process and timeline?

12.14.09: Nominations are due to the NAMAC office by 5pm. Candidates must submit a short paragraph (100 words or less). The statement should include biographical information and a compelling argument for electing the candidate to the board. Board nomination statements can be emailed to helen@namac.org.

12.18 - 30.09:: Candidates will be interviewed by board members to verify nominee’s commitment and understanding of the terms of service.

01.13.10: Ballot mailed to the NAMAC membership via USPS.

02.01.10: Completed ballots must be received at Canyon Cinema office by 5:00 p.m (instructions are provided on ballot). Ballots will be independently tallied by Canyon Cinema.

02.03.10: Newly elected board members will be announced through e-mail message to membership, and posted online at NAMAC.org.

04.2010: Full board meeting (including newly elected members) will be held in San Francisco, CA. Send statements to If you have any questions, please call Co-Director Helen De Michiel at (415) 431-1391 ext. 301.