The National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) is seeking nominations for its next board. Please review the message below (from NALFO) for more information. Note: Nominations are due by April 1 at 11:59 p.m. PDT!
FROM NALFO
Dear NALFO friends,
The purpose of this email is to serve as official notification that nominations for NALFO Board positions must be submitted no later than 11:59 PDT on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 to the Director of Parliamentary Procedure, Jaime Gonzalez, at in order to be considered at the May business meeting. All candidates will receive a receipt of submission within 24 hours.
Eligibility Requirements
Section 6.04 Eligibility
(a) Individuals of NALFO member organizations in good standing are eligible to hold office on the Board of Directors.
(b) In order to be nominated for a position on the NALFO Board of Directors candidates must be in good standing with their respective organization and have alumni status for at least two years.
(c) The position of Chair requires at least one year on the NALFO Board of Directors.
(d) Regional Vice Chair candidates must reside in the region for which they wish to serve.
(e) NALFO Board of Directors should not hold national governance positions within their respective organizations. Candidates currently holding governance positions are eligible to be nominated but must resign from their positions within sixty (60) days of being elected or appointed. If candidate fails to resign, they may be removed according to section 5.08 Removal of Office.
(f) All directors must maintain good standing with their national organization for the duration of term.
Section 6.05 Nominations
(a) Nominations may be made by member organizations in good standing.
(b) Nominations and the required documentation shall be submitted to the Director of Parliamentary Procedure no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the first National Business Meeting of the election year at which election proceedings will take place. The documentation must include a professional and fraternal resume, letter of intent, and letter of recommendation from the governing body of their respective organization.
(c) The Board of Directors shall send written notice of the nominations no less than forty (40) days before the National Business Meeting at which elections are scheduled occur.
Positions Available
Vice Chair
- Shall take over the duties of the Chair, in the Chair’s absence.
- Shall oversee all applications for membership in NALFO.
- Shall oversee all Regions and the Regional Vice Chairs
- Shall be responsible for compiling data on NALFO member organizations.
Director of Recording
- Shall compile and distribute agendas for all Board of Directors meetings and National Business Meetings.
- Shall compile and distribute minutes of all Board of Directors meetings and National Business Meetings to the Board of Directors and member organizations within thirty (30) days after the meeting.
- Shall maintain attendance records at all Board of Directors meetings and National Business Meetings.
- Shall collect, compile and distribute NALFO member organizations’ national board of directors directory by September 1st each year for public use.
- Shall maintain the contact information for all member organization representatives.
- Shall maintain all records and files pertaining to NALFO business.
Director of Marketing
- Shall manage all correspondence from NALFO to its member organizations.
- Shall inform member organizations and the public about NALFO business.
- Shall produce and maintain NALFO marketing and communication materials including newsletters, brochures and press releases.
- Shall maintain contacts with various forms of the media (press, radio, television, electronic, etc.).
- Serve as chair to the Marketing committee.
Director of Parliamentary Procedure
- Shall ensure that all NALFO business runs in accordance with the NALFO Constitution and Bylaws, policies and Robert’s Rules of Order.
- Shall interpret the NALFO Constitution and Bylaws, and policies when applicable.
- Shall be responsible for updating and distributing the NALFO Constitution and Bylaws and policies within thirty (30) days of each National Business Meeting.
- Shall confirm all candidates elected for the NALFO Board of Directors meet the requirements outlined under Section 5.03 Eligibility.
Northeast, Southeast, and Great Plains: Regional Vice Chair
- Shall report to the Vice Chair.
- Shall represent the needs of the region to the Vice Chair and the Board of Directors.
- Shall act as a liaison between member organizations within the region.
- Shall serve as a resource/advisor/advocate for undergraduate chapters within the region.
- Shall disseminate information and updates to the member organizations in the region.
- Shall support the Director of Collegiate Affairs to establish NALFO councils within the region.
- Shall chair and hold regional meetings and/or regional conferences.
We thank you for your time and look forward to having one of your members on the NALFO board. Please contact us if you have any questions. Good luck to everyone!