MNCBG Board of Directors Self-Nom Form

Run for the MNCBG Board of Directors!

(self nomination form)
Run for the 2027-2028 Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild Board of Directors by completing this form. Trying to nominate someone else? Use this form instead!

All nominations must be submitted by August 3, 2026*. Learn more about serving on the Board of Directors below.

Digital ballots will be sent to the main contact at each member brewery/brewpub via ElectionRunner on August 6. 70% of member breweries and brewpubs are required to vote in the election for new candidates to be elected to the Board. New board members will be announced at the Member Meeting on Friday, October 9 (Friday before Autumn Brew Review).

*If you have been nominated by someone else and intend to run in the election, you must complete this form by end-of-day on August 5!*
- What does the Board of Directors do?
  
  Board members propel the mission, vision, and values of the MN Craft Brewers Guild. Members of the board should bring their perspective and experience to think strategically, provide input on important Guild initiatives, and make decisions that benefit all craft breweries and brewpubs in the state of Minnesota.
  
  The Guild's board is not a working board, concerned with the daily operations of the Guild. Rather, they are a strategic leadership board. You can view our current Board here.
  
  How does the Board of Directors represent Guild members?
  
  The MN Craft Brewers Guild is made up of 165+ brewery and brewpub members throughout the state. Our Board of Directors is designed to represent various membership identifies, including production model, distribution model, location, and size. In 2021, Guild members voted to change our organizational bylaws to expand the Board of Directors to 9 members, and specify the importance of a diverse array of viewpoints represented on the Board of Directors.
  
  Requirements and Time Commitments
  - Only employees of a Regular Member Brewery or Brewpub are allowed to nominate someone for the Board (if you are a staff of an Allied Trade Member, you must be nominated by a brewery staff first; you cannot nominate yourself).
  - Any employee of a member Brewery, Brewpub, Brewery-in-Planning, or Allied Trade business is eligible to serve on the Board. Nominees may have served on the Board previously.
  - This is a volunteer position; board members are not compensated for their work.
  - Board members serve a two-year term at a minimum, and may be voted on for additional terms.
  - Attendance at monthly calls and between 3-5 in-person meetings is required.
  - Board members are expected to be present at all member meetings and Guild festivals/events, support major initiatives, and assist with Guild projects as needed.
  - The average time commitment of a Board member is approximately 3-5 hours per month (with the exception of a month where an in-person meeting takes place).
  - Board members are expected to adhere to the MNCBG Code of Conduct and will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement and a Conflict of Interest form.
- Your Full Name*
  Self nominations only. To nominate another person, please use the link included at the top of this form.
- Your Title*
  Owner, CFO, Assistant Brewer, etc.
- Your Brewery/Brewpub/Company*
- Your Email*
  To be used for MNCBG election updates or questions.
- Yes, you can share my above email on election materials.No, please do not share my email address on election materials.
- Member Representation on the MNCBG Board
  
  In 2021, members voted and approved a bylaws change that expanded our board to allow it to better reflect the diverse viewpoints and interests of our membership.
  
  Since that time, our Board has identified various criteria that would help expand the representation and skills of our Board. These needed areas are listed below. Please select which attributes you'd bring to the Board if elected.
  
  Because our Board is member-elected, nominees are not required to fulfill certain criteria, and we cannot guarantee each of these categories will be present on the Board at any time. But, these criteria will be included in the Board Election materials sent to members to assist with voting.
- NortheastNorthwestNorth SuburbsCentralCore MetroSouthSouth Suburbs
- 10,001+4,001-10,0001,000-4000Under 1, 000 bblsBrewpubOther industry member
- Yes, I should be listed as bringing an underrepresented perspective to the BoardNo, I should not be listed as bringing an underrepresented perspective to the Board.
- Associations, Boards, MembershipBudgets, Finance, Funding, InvestorsDiversity, Equity, InclusionEducation - Regulatory, Safety, BrewingEvents and FestivalsEnvironmental SustainabilityHuman ResourcesIndustry PartnershipsLegislation/LegalMarketing & PromotionStrategic PlanningOther
- Bio/stump speech. Let members know who you are, why you want to be on the Board, and why our members should vote for you to represent them. Please note any skills, perspectives, or strengths you would bring to our Board!*
- Your Photo (required)*
  
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Run for the MNCBG Board of Directors!

What does the Board of Directors do?

How does the Board of Directors represent Guild members?

Requirements and Time Commitments

Member Representation on the MNCBG Board