2026/2027 Board and Committee Application

2026/2027 (FY2027) Board & Committee Application

Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
Primary Email*
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Secondary Email If Primary Email is a Work Email*
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Preferred Phone*
Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Cell Phone*
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Work/Other Phone*
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Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Work Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

50-100 Words - Professional Bio *
Employer/Organization Name*
Role/Title*
Resident CampDay CampRental GroupsOutdoor EducationSchool/Campus Based CampNonprofitPrivatePark District/GovernmentFaith BasedVirtualCamp ParentFormer CamperOther
Accredited Camp - I currently work for an accredited camp.Previous Accredited Camp - I previously worked for an accredited camp.Working Towards Accreditation - My camp is currently working towards becoming accredited in the next 3 years.DFI Title XX - I currently work with a current DFI Title XX Partner AgencyPrevious DFI Title XX - I previously worked with a DFI Title XX Partner Agency.Previous Board Member - I am a previous ACA Illinois Board of Directors member.Committee Member - I am a current ACA Illinois committee member.Previous Committee Member - I was previously involved in ACA Illinois committees.Event Attendee - I have attended events hosted by ACA Illinois in the last five years.Visitor - I am a current Accreditation Visitor.Previous Visitor - I was previously an Accreditation Visitor.Standards Instructor - I am a current Standards Instructor.Previous Standards Instructor - I was previously a Standards Instructor, but am not currently.Other

Skills, Experience, & Interest*

Rows	Significant Experience	Some Experience	Interest in Learning More	Not Interested
Accreditation Process & Standards
Campership & Scholarship Processes
Communications
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Editorial, Writing/Journalism
Education Partnerships
Facilities
Financial Investments
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Human Resources (Professional/Year Round Staff Management - not seasonal HR)
Insurance
Legal Expertise
Meeting Management
Nonprofit Financial Reporting & Audits
Public Health
Public Policy, Government Relations, & Advocacy
Public Relations
Public Speaking
Reading/Understanding Basic Budgets
Secretary/Note-Taking for Meetings
Sponsorships, Exhibits, and Corporate Partnerships
Strategic Planning

Are there any other skills that you have and wish to share with us?*

Yes!No.
Past & Present Volunteer Experience:

Please include:
- Boards, committees, taskforces you have served on in the nonprofit, public, private, and professional sectors.
- Include years of service, organization name, and role/title for each role included.
Volunteer Experience*
The Why:

Those committed to volunteering in a leadership capacity have an abundance of organizations to choose from. We are most appreciative of your interest in ours and would like to hear more. Please share your motivation and what it is about our work that has led you to raise your hand to be a leading ambassador for us?
Why do you want to join the ACA Illinois Board of Directors?*
What excites you about the work of our orgnaization? *
Fundraising

Among other responsibilities, board members play a key role in raising funds for our organization. It is an expectation of board service that you will introduce people in your sphere of influence to our work and invite them to know and do more - examples include prospective: volunteers, members, board members, staff, and donors.

Our organization commits to providing you with the information and tools necessary for you to stand as a vocal and visible ambassador for our work.

Furthermore, we expect every board member to make an annual financial commitment for each year of board service that represents a level you are comfortable with.
Can you speak to the level of comfort with the Fundraising expectations and involvement?*
Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty, or pled no contest to a crime? (If yes, please explain.)*
Please list any potential areas (known or unknown) of conflict of interest if you were to hold a position on the Board of Directors. Examples include that you are an accredited camp, DFI Title XX partner, contracted vendor or consultant for ACA Illinois, staff member of ACA Illinois, etc. Listing potential conflicts of interest does not automatically exclude you from consideration. *
Name of Reference #1*

First NameLast Name
Your relationship to Reference #1.*
Email of Reference #1*
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Phone of Reference #1*
Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Name of Reference #2*

First NameLast Name
Your relationship to Reference #2.*
Phone of Reference #2*
Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Email of Reference #2*
example@example.com
Please review the expectations of all members of the ACA Illinois Board of Directors,

Each Board Member will:
- Be dedicated to creating a more equitable, diverse, and welcoming Association.
- Be committed to advancing opportunities for economically disadvantaged children through the camp experience.
- Volunteer an average of 6-15 hours monthly, year-round.
- Attend more than 90% of the scheduled meetings.
- Provide a financial contribution to the general operating fund on an annual basis.
- Actively participate in fundraising efforts.
- Be a current member of ACA Illinois.
- Not be employed or subcontracted by ACA Illinois.
- Participate on 1-2 committees of ACA Illinois (Serving in leadership roles within 1 of those committees.) - Committee involvement will be discussed with the Board Member, CEO, and Chair to ensure your skillsets are best used in relation to the needs of the organization.
- Be a current and active onsite Accreditation Visitor, Instructor, or Serve on one of the Accreditation Committees. (Can be trained during the first year of their first term.)
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2026/2027 (FY2027) Board & Committee Application