As Massachusetts Peace Action works to grow and strengthen our organization, we are also working to grow and strengthen our Board. We seek to add several new Board members this year in ways that expand our connections and coalitions, represent new areas of the state, increase our diversity, and bring new skills to our work. In addition, we seek to re-establish the Board as a body that is elected by, and represents, the membership.
Board members will serve for 2-year terms. Half the existing board members will stand for re-election to a 2-year term at the January 28, 2012 annual membership meeting. The other half will continue to serve during 2012 and will then be eligible for re-election in January, 2013.
A slate of candidates was nominated by MAPA’s Executive Committee on January 12, 2012. Members may also submit additional nominees or nominate themselves. Nominees are requested to fill out a questionnaire and sign a Board member agreement, and the Executive Committee may choose to add them to the slate.
The MAPA members present at the Annual Meeting will vote to approve or reject the nominees. Be sure to renew your membership in time to participate in the Board election! The standard dues amount is $40/year for an individual, $10 for low income or students. This year, those who contribute in any amount to either Massachusetts Peace Action or a tax-deductible donation to Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund from September 1, 2011 forward, will be considered members in good standing. Renew your membership today!
See the Board Election Process document for further details. Questions? Call the office at 617-354-2169 or email info@masspeaceaction.org.