CFM elected position nomination form 2025

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CFM Elected Position Nomination Form 2025

Submit this form and bio electronically by August 11, 2024

Thank you for your interest!
Office/position(s) of Interest: Open position available are: 4-At-large Board Member, 1-Tresasuer, 2-Executive Committee, 1-NWF Representative

At-large Board MemberExecutive Committee (must be a seated board member)National Wildlife Federation RepresentativeTreasurer
Candidate Information

First NameLast Name
Candidate Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Candidate Phone Number
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Candidate Email
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Why are you/is candidate interested in serving CFM in an elected position?
Please indicate any of the following skills, interest or experience you/the candidate possess (elaborate in answering the questions below):

Management, administrationFinance, accountingGrant writingNon-profit experiencePublic relations, communicationsFundraising and special eventsFacilitation, meeting managementContacts, networkingConservation, natural resources, or parks & recreationPolitical or social sciencesLegislative actionLegal knowledgeOther
Be as complete and detailed as possible in answering the following questions. The nominating committee relies on this information in ranking candidate applicants.
What experience do you/the candidate have with non-profit boards and/or committees (including CFM and Affiliates) (Please also complete checklist at the end of this form)
Professional experience:
Other affiliations or organizations you/candidate belong to (e.g. professional, civic, conservation, etc)
Are you interested in serving in an additional leadership (officer) role sometime in the future?

YesNo
List position(s)
If you are not selected by the nominating committee or not elected if on the ballot, would you be willing to serve on a committee as a non-board member? If yes, list committee(s) see list below.
Submitted by: (If submitting on behalf of a potential candidate.)
First Name Last Name Phone Number Email Date
Has the candidate been contacted and expressed interest in this nomination?

YesNo
If yes, would the candidate be willing to serve if elected?

YesNo
Following is a list of preferred qualifications for all positions. Please check all that apply to your position/positions of interest.
Board Member

Membership is current
Secretary

Membership is currentServed a minimum of one year as an elected (at-large or affiliate), or appointed board memberServed in a leadership role in a CFM committee, affiliate, professional organization or other relatedClick here to enter text
Executive Committee

Membership is currentServed a minimum of one year as an elected (at-large or affiliate), or appointed board memberServed in a leadership role in a CFM committee, affiliate, professional organization or other relatedClick here to enter text
Treasurer

Membership is currentFinancial experience and/or served as a member of the Ways and Means and/or Budget and Finance Committees.Professional experience with or knowledge of investments and endowmentsFamiliarity with accounting practices (balance sheets and income statements; 990 tax forms and auditing)Leadership in CFM or affiliates, professional organizations and other related experienceClick here to enter list financial experience.
Vice-President

Membership is currentServed a minimum of three years as an elected (at-large or affiliate) or appointed board memberServed at least one year on the Executive CommitteeChaired a Regular Standing Committee (e.g., Legislative Policy, Resolutions, Strategic Planning, etc.)Served in a leadership role in a CFM committee, affiliate, professional organization or other related experience. If outside of CFM, please list (Note – indicate CFM experience in the table at the end of this form)Click here to enter text.
National Wildlife Federation Representative

Membership is currentHas understanding of CFM policies and resolutionsHas understanding of state and federal conservation issues that impact MissouriMinimum of two years as elected (at-large or affiliate) or appointed board memberLeadership in committees, affiliates, professional organizations and other related experienceChaired a Regular Standing Committee (e.g., Legislative Policy, Resolutions, Strategic Planning, etc.)Served in a leadership role in a CFM committee, affiliate, professional organization or other related experience. If outside of CFM, please list (Note – indicate CFM experience in the table at the end of this form)Click here to enter text.
President-Elect

Membership is currentServed a minimum of three years as an elected (at-large or affiliate) or appointed board memberServed at least two year on the Executive CommitteeChaired a Regular Standing Committee (e.g., Legislative Policy, Resolutions, Strategic Planning, etc.)Served in a leadership role in a CFM committee, affiliate, professional organization or other related experience. If outside of CFM, please list (Note – indicate CFM experience in the table at the end of this form)Click here to enter text.
Any additional information that you would like the committee to consider?
Please indicate your/candidate’s experience with or interest in the following CFM committees:

Standing Committees

	Have Served	Interested In
Executive
Ways & Means
Budget & Finance
Strategic Planning
Membership
Marketing
Nominating
Resolutions
Constitution & Bylaws
Awards
Convention
Scholarship
Legislative Policy
Youth Conservation Action
Missouri Outdoor Coalition
Share the Harvest
Sporting Clay Shoot
Conservation Leadership Corps Alumni

Resource Advisory Committees:

	Have Served	Interested In
Archery & Shooting Sports
Big Game, Turkey & Furbearers
Education & Outdoor Recreation
Environment & Ecology
Forest Resources & Management
Grassland & Prairies
Public/Private Lands
Rivers, Streams & Fisheries
Upland Wildlife
Wetlands & Waterfowl

CFM Nominee Bio

Please help CFM members get to know you by telling them a little bit about yourself and why you are running for an elected position. This information will be put on the CFM nomination and election webpage, and disseminated to members through social media, the electronic Federation Report, and printed in the November/December Conservation Federation Magazine. Include the following information. Please limit your information to one paragraph of approximately 150 words. Please notify us immediately if any information needs to be updated at info@confedmo.org
Include a recent photo of the nominee: Upload jpg.
Take Photo if you don't have access to file.
Bio -What particular skills will you bring to the position if elected? Why do you want to serve CFM in an elected capacity? Any personal details you wish to share (e.g. family, outdoor interests)*
Up to 150 words.
How long have you been a member of CFM?
Are you a Life Member?

YesNo
Please submit this form electronically by August 11, 2024. Voting is to take place electronically in January. Thank you for your interest! Call or email us if you need assistance at 573-634-2322 or info@confedmo.org
Should be Empty:

Submitted by: (If submitting on behalf of a potential candidate.)

First Name Last Name Phone Number Email Date

Following is a list of preferred qualifications for all positions. Please check all that apply to your position/positions of interest.

CFM Nominee Bio