DEADLINE December 7!
Coffee Party USA Board of Directors
Call for Nomination & Application Instructions
Answer the call to leadership and help guide the fiscal, creative, and political direction of the Coffee Party in 2013. We are the early adopters of an emerging 21st century democracy model, where We the People are not just consumers of media content; we are active and effective producers of content. No longer will social movements begin on cable "news." In the future, civic engagement will begin with the People, facilitated by the Internet, where more and more of us are finding our voices.
By stepping up to lead the Coffee Party in 2013, you will feel the reward of increasing your imprint and your impact on the American democracy. For young people, serving with the Coffee Party will introduce you to cutting-edge web tools and nation-wide networking at the launch of your career. For seniors, it is a great way to lend your wisdom, provide historical context for current events, and give something back to the country. For anyone in between, you will experience the friendships and camaraderie that only grow when a room full of deep patriots puts their heads together to make tough calls with big consequences. You will be empowering thousands of fellow Americans, and inspiring millions more. You will help the Coffee Party accelerate and exemplify the democratization of media, and move our country toward the realization of a government of, by, and for the People.
In January, Coffee Party USA will hold its second annual election by which our official members vote on who will comprise our Board of Directors.
Coffee Party USA is now accepting for nominations/applications for four (4) positions on the Board of Directors:
- Secretary: also serves on Work Group (WG): Board Development
- Board Member 4: serves on WG: Internet Infrastructure
- Board Member 5: serves on WG: Campaign and Action
- Board Member 6: serves on WG: Pathways to Participation (volunteer recruitment and training)
Click HERE for the full list of all Coffee Party board positions and job descriptions.
The Coffee Party seeks a board that represents the broad spectrum of America’s diversity — geographically, politically, economically, and with regard to age, gender and sexual orientation. All official members of the Coffee Party are encouraged to nominate themselves or other official members.
Who Can Run for the Board of Directors
Minimum eligibility requirements for ALL board nominees:
- Must be a dues-paying member of Coffee Party USA
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- May not be currently serving in or running for a partisan elected office (non-partisan office is exempt)
- Must have signed and abide by the Coffee Party Civility Pledge
- Must have two (2) letters of support from dues-paying members of Coffee Party USA
- Must not have engaged in pattern of conduct that is unprofessional, inflammatory, or detrimental to the interests of or reflects discreditably on the Coffee Party
Other Important Qualifications:
- Commitment to the Coffee Party mission and goals
- Effective knowledge of the current political environment and important issues
- Leadership experience and attributes
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Good computer skills and willingness to adapt to and learn as the Coffee Party technology platform evolves
- See the Board Job Descriptions for specific qualifications for each position.
Nomination Instructions
- Nominee should read this call for nominations, board job descriptions and the nominee application form carefully.
- Nominee should complete the nominee application form, and submit a signed form with his/her resume and the requisite essay no later than December 7, 2012 (postmark date). All documents can be e-mailed as attachments to: coffeepartyelection@gmail.com or mailed to: Coffee Party USA, PO Box 866, Corvallis, OR 97339-0866.
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Nominee must request a letter of support from two (2) dues-paying members of Coffee Party USA. The letters of support should be postmarked or emailed no later than December 10, 2012 directly either as e-mail attachments to coffeepartyelection@gmail.com or mailed to: Coffee Party USA, PO Box 866, Corvallis, OR 97339-0866.
Board Structure and List of Positions and Descriptions
Election Process and Timeline Info
Nominee Application Form
[This is a google doc. Go to File > Download As Word doc or RTF to complete the form.]Letter of Support Form
[This is a google doc. Go to File > Download As Word doc or RTF to complete the form.]
Contact
If you are interested in running for the Board, please send us a short e-mail indicating for which position you may be interested in running to: coffeepartyelection@gmail.com
Any questions or inquiries - e-mail coffeepartyelection@gmail.com
Only Official Members of the Coffee Party will be able to vote in the Board Elections. Please become a member.
