Matsol Blog DEADLINE EXTENDED - MATSOL Board of Directors - Call for Nominations

Show your commitment to the value of the MATSOL and help to shape its future! MATSOL seeks competent, energetic, and committed members of MATSOL to take a leadership role, work on behalf of the organization, and represent MATSOL members and stakeholders. Candidate may self-nominate or be nominated by someone else. Nomminations deadline extended to Monday, March 12!Download Call for Nominations Basic Qualifications Candidates for the Board of Directors must demonstrate: Support for MATSOL's mission, values, and vision. Willingness to take an active leadership role in MATSOL and make a commitment for your board term. MATSOL membership in good standing for at least one year prior to nomination, with previous participation or leadership in MATSOL activities and initiatives (conference, member meetings, advocacy, publications, etc.). Previous experience on a non-profit board (helpful but not required). Board Member Commitment MATSOL's Board members are expected to: Serve a three-year term from June 2018 to May 2021. Take an active role in the organization Attend all Board of Directors meetings (approximately 1 per month), the Board annual retreat, the MATSOL conference, and occasional special meetings, at locations in the Greater Boston area. Serve on at least one standing committee (Finance, Governance, Program, or External Relations Committees), and attend meetings and complete tasks related to the work of the committee. Complete organizational tasks and committee work outside Board meetings. Responsibilities The MATSOL Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing MATSOL's operations: Membership activities, programs and the annual conference; Advocacy initiatives and responses; Membership development; TESOL affiliate responsibilities; Financial and legal obligations as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. How to Submit a Nomination Download Call for Nominations Dowload Nominations Statement (to be completed by nominee) Complete the online Nominations Form (to be completed by nominee with Nomination Statement & resume): Click here for online form Be prepared to supply the folowing information with your nomination: Experience List any involvement with MATSOL (years of membership, Special Interest Group or Committee participation, conference or institute attendance, conference presentation, advocacy, etc.). List any involvement with TESOL or another TESOL affiliate. List any experience with advocacy (at the local, state or federal level) on behalf of ELLs. Have you ever served on a non-profit Board of Directors? If yes, please name organization and describe your duties. Statement of Interest Explain why you want to become a MATSOL Board member and how you can contribute to the leadership of MATSOL (approx. 250 words - for publication in the election materials). Please review to learn more about MATSOL and the responsibilities of serving on the Board: MATSOL website: Information on current MATSOL events and member groups: www.matsol.org Current Board of Directors: www.matsol.org/people MATSOL Mission & Governance: www.matsol.org/mission Massachusetts Attorney General's Guide for Board Members of Charitable Organizations. Outlines the duties and legal responsibilities of serving on a non-profit board: www.mass.gov/ago/docs/nonprofit/guide-for-board-members.pdf