2024-2026 mParks Board of Directors

The mParks Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for President-Elect and Board Member-at-Large. Interested candidates must submit this form by May 17, 2024.

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Election Timeline

• Candidate Interest Forms will be accepted April 15 to May 17, 2024.
• By May 21, 2024, the Nominating Committee will present a proposed slate to the Secretary/Treasurer for approval.
• On May 22, 2024, the Secretary/Treasurer shall authorize the distribution of the official ballot to the eligible voting members.
• Voting will close at 5:00 pm on June 7, 2024.
• The official announcement of election results will be on/or before June 14, 2024. 

 

The candidate interest form requires written responses to the following prompts:

• Summarize Your Professional Background
• List prior involvement with mParks Board of Directors, Committees, Focus Areas, and other opportunities.
• Explain the initiatives you think mParks should be undertaking to position the Parks and Recreation profession for relevance.
• Describe how you feel mParks can recruit new members and engage its membership.
• What are the main priorities and issues you believe mParks should focus on and influence?
• Please explain why you want to serve on the mParks Board of Directors and the value you will add.

The form also requires the submission of a 90-second video covering the following questions:

• What made you want to run for a board position this year?
• In your opinion, what is the most important thing the association staff and leadership should focus their efforts on over the next 12-18 months?
• What was your favorite park or playground feature growing up and why?

Please note: the information shared on this form will be made public for the mParks membership as they consider the candidates. 

President-Elect

• The term of office for President-Elect begins in August 2024.
• The successful candidate will assume the office of President in August 2026.
• The term will continue in an ex-officio capacity as immediate Past President for two years beginning in August 2028.
• Duties of this position include the selection of the 2027 and 2028 Conference Chairs, serving in the absence of the President, working with the Board to establish priorities for the Association, and fiscal oversight of the Association.

Board Member at Large 

• The two-year term begins in August 2024 and continues until August 2026. 
• Duties of this position include working with the Board of Directors to establish priorities for the Association, fiscal oversight, and representation of the membership at large.

Please upload a video introducing yourself to mParks Membership.

Videos should not exceed 90 seconds and should cover the following questions:

1. What made you want to run for a board position this year?
2. In your opinion what is the most important thing the association staff and leadership should be focusing their efforts on over the next 12-18 months?
3. What was your favorite park or playground feature growing up and why?

Videos may be recorded on cell phones or via your computer.

 

If you have trouble uploading a video, please complete the rest of this form and contact tnowakowski@mparks.org for assistance.