We would like to invite you to submit your nomination or recommend another IODA member. We are going to have elections for two positions:
- Vice President Membership and Communication
- Vice President Conferences and Events
VP MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION
The VP of Membership and Communication is responsible for creating a positive, energizing, cross-cultural vision of the membership experience, in collaboration with the Executive Committee, and then recruiting and working with a volunteer task force aimed at enhancing the global member experience, bringing in new members, retaining existing members, energizing virtual connectivity and elevating the visibility of IODA.
The VP Membership and Communication has a three year term of office starting after the results have been announced. There will be a ‘hand-over’ period between the election and the annual conference in India. The installation of the position will be celebrated during the Conference in India.
For a detailed role description click HERE.
For IODA’s strategic directions as elections input click HERE.
VP CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
The VP faithfully promotes and strengthens the nature and spirit of IODA conferences as the flagship event of IODA. The VP negotiating the contract between IODA and the Host Country Conference Committee and acts has the committees’ contact person.
The VP Conferences and Events has a three year term of office starting after the results have been announced. There will be a ‘hand-over’ period between the election and the annual conference in India. The installation of the position will be celebrated during the Conference in India.
For a detailed role description click HERE.
For IODA’s strategic directions as elections input click HERE.
Election process
IODA members will have the opportunity to nominate themselves or recommend
another IODA member. Nominations need to be submitted by June 30, 2016.
Eligibility criteria for nomination
To be eligible for nomination, the person must have paid their membership dues within the last 365 days. The reference day for counting back 365 days will be the date you will submit the nomination letter, photographs and two nominations.
Has your membership expired? Are you not yet a member and would like to participate in the elections? Then register or renew today online. To find out how, please click HERE.
Any IODA member who is eligible to vote and who meets the nomination criteria may self-nominate or nominate another member who meets the criteria for eligibility for nomination. All members being nominated by others must be informed and have given assent before their names can be sent in as nominations.
Required documents
- Nomination form VP Membership and Communication, please download HERE. Nomination form VP Conferences and Events, please download HERE.
If you are recommending another IODA member please get his/her approval beforehand.
All those nominated persons must also supply the following documents:
- Two recommendations from other IODA members
- A presentation letter including
– A digital photo,
– An outline why you wish to serve as president,
– Your vision for IODA,
– And any other information you would like to include promoting your candidacy.
This letter and the recommendations will be e-mailed to all IODA members by the election committee.
Closing date for submitting nominations
June 30, 2016
Closing date for submitting your letter, photo and two recommendations
July 04, 2016
Recipients of nominations
Please submit your nomination to all four members of the Election Committee.
Please think about nominating yourself or recommending another IODA member for the position. This is an important contribution to guiding the development of IODA together with your fellow members.
If you wish any further advice please contact the Election Committee.
We are looking forward to an exciting election process.