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NOVEMBER 2014 ELECTION - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS - WIFT HOUSTON


Dear WIFT Members,

 

The WIFT-Houston Nominating Committee seeks your help.

 

It is again time to elect officers and board members.  As an all-volunteer organization, we are counting on you to help guide WIFT-Houston into the future.

  

We continue to develop new leadership as the organization evolves to meet the needs of our growing industry and community in the ever-changing technological environs of the 21st Century.  Each year according to bylaws we conduct our board election process and annual meeting.  It would be very helpful to know who among our voting members might be interested in running for a board position. If you aren't sure and have questions, just ask.  To be a Voting Member you must be a Professional (Full) Member (not an Associate or Student Member), and dues must be current with proper credentials on file.      
 

The Election Two-Step

 

The nominating committee will assist with identifying members in good standing for potential nominees to run for open positions and will contact each  member recommended by our members to determine eligibility and  which position best suits the interest and availability of the member so recommended.   

 

The next step is for you to think about whom to recommend or suggest for the open positions as an officer or at-large board member.  You may also recommend (volunteer) yourself.   

 

If you are a member in good standing, either Professional or Corporate, and have an interest in holding a board position for the upcoming two-year term, please continue reading. You are eligible regardless of whether you are a long-standing member or joined only recently.  However, we ask that you consider running only if you have the extra time to devote, can contribute to the process of sustaining our mission and goals, and can regularly contribute to the operational process of the organization.    

  
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Please note that Associate Members,* Student Members, and Honorary Members are not eligible to run for a board position or to vote in the election.  Associate Members who think they might be eligible to advance to Professional membership may apply by furnishing a complete resume of your work history in the industry for which you received an income.    ~~~~~~~~~~

Prospective Candidates

If you are interested in being a Candidate for the Board, please email admin@wift-houston.org by October 24, 2014.  We will need your bio and resume, along with a paragraph of why you would like to hold a board position, and how you believe your skills, background, talents, personality, and/or fundraising abilities will aid in the advancement of the goals of organization.  

If you would like to nominate another member, or members, please be sure that they are aware that you are nominating them and that they would be willing to serve if elected.  Then send their name to admin@wift-houston.org by October 24, 2014.  The committee will contact each nominee to determine their willingness to run and will ask them to provide the necessary bio, resume, and statement as described above.

A slate of candidates recommended by the Nominating Committee 
will then be presented on a November 2014 Ballot and "voting eligible" members will then be asked to help us complete this year's election process by approving the slate.  If there are more candidates than open positions, those candidates receiving the most votes for a particular position will be elected to the board for a two-year term.  
     
Voting members: When you receive your Ballot, please vote promptly.     

ABOUT THE BOARD:  The Board meets four to six times a year at an available location inside Loop 610, and meetings are generally held on the 2nd Wednesday in the early evening, to conduct the business of the organization, plan for the activities, events, and educational programs. 

If elected, you should commit to attending EVERY board meeting (no more than six per year), organize and attend committee meetings, support the events of the organization.  You must remain a member in good standing, throughout your service period. Please note the descriptions of the open positions below. At-Large board members will be responsible for chairing a committee.  Each chair will be responsible for forming a committee of 2-4 additional members to conduct the work of said committee. 

Positions on the 2014 Ballot will be as follows:     

 

President:  The nominating committee will interview any candidates who aspire to lead WIFT Houston. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Corporation and shall, in general, supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Corporation and the activities of the officers.  The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the Corporation authorized by the Board of Directors, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws or by statute to some other officer or agent of the Corporation; and in general she shall perform any duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time. 

 

Vice President:  In the absence of the President or in the event of her inability or refusal to act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President.  The Vice President shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to her by the President or Board of Directors.    

 

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors in one or more books provided for that purpose; give all notices in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law; be custodian of the corporate records, the seal of the Corporation, if any, and affix the seal of the Corporation, if any, to all documents, the execution of which on behalf of the Corporation under its seal is duly authorized in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws; and, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to her or him by the President or Board of Directors.

 

At Large/ Public Relations:  Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing information and strategies that present an organization to the membership, public, and other industry organizations. The duties may include liaising with and answering inquiries from media, individuals, and other organizations often via telephone and email; researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media; writing and editing organizational communications; preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures and handouts; devising and coordinating photo opportunities; organizing media events including press conferences; maintaining and updating information on the organization's website; sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities; fostering community relations through events and through involvement in community initiatives.

 

At Large/ Membership:  Responsible for communicating with individuals and businesses interested in becoming members, and processing new and renewing members. Facilitate the annual membership drive. Responsible for growing membership by promoting WIFT-Houston to the film and television community and workforce in Houston and the surrounding community; and working with the President in all matters related to welcoming and sustaining that membership support of the organization. Responsible for updating the board at each meeting the names and contact information of new members and ensuring each is added to all lists for future mass communication notices.   

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All At Large Committee Chairs
shall be responsible for forming a committee of two to four additional members, or more as authorized by the Executive Board,
to conduct the work of said committee, and collaborate as necessary with
 other committees as various tasks of the organization so require
in support of the mission and goals of the organization.  
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Thank you for your continued support of WIFt Houston. Our 19-year history has been possible because of the dedication of our many members working together to create opportunities within our industry in Houston and beyond.
About WIFT Houston
Women In Film & Television Houston, a Texas corporation formed in 1995, is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It is an affiliate chapter of Women In Film & Television International, with 40 chapters worldwide and over 10,000 members internationally. The Houston Chapter has approximately 100 members, consisting of women, men, industry-related and supporting businesses, educational institutions, and college students who are in pursuit of a career in visual media.   

Women In Film & Television Houston

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Hotline:  713-788-8075
Email: admin@wift-houston.org
   

 

 

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