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2025 Board Officer Candidacy and Nomination Forms

Positions open for election: Secretary and Treasurer.

We encourage board officer candidates to consider officer service holistically by running for more than one position. Candidates will be asked to discuss why they are running for executive office overall and expand on their preferred position(s). We will then vote and announce results separately for each officer position beginning with the treasurer. Candidates who may not be selected for one position will automatically be considered for their next candidacy.
The positions of the President and Vice-President are two-year terms and will be open for election in January 2026.

TREASURER - (ONE-YEAR TERM)

In coordination with ONA's Executive Director/CEO, attends regular finance meetings with ONA staff leadership or meetings regarding financial matters (ONA banking and investments), delivers supplemental annual tax audit materials as needed, assists in final tax return review and may act as administrator for retirement and credit card accounts. Reviews annual budget in coordination with the Executive Director/CEO, and helps present to the Board for its review and approval. Coordinates and records donations from each Board member. Participates as needed in Executive Committee matters.

SECRETARY - (ONE-YEAR TERM)

Oversees or prepares the minutes from ONA Board meetings and any votes taken by the Board, whether in person or virtual, working with the Executive Director/CEO. Responsible for circulating minutes in a timely manner for Board review and approval, and ensuring they are posted publicly on journalists.org. Participates as needed in Executive Committee matters.

Candidacy Form (for candidates)

Please complete this section if you are running for an officer position. We encourage board officer candidates to consider officer service holistically by running for more than one position.
 If you are only nominating someone else, please scroll down to the next section.

Your first and last name (for candidates)

Board officer position(s) you are running for:

Board officer position(s) you are running for:

Nomination Form (for nominators)

Please complete this section if you want to nominate someone for a board officer position. Officer candidates can also nominate others. If you are an officer candidate who is not submitting additional nominations, please skip this section and scroll down to click the submit button below.

Your first and last name (for nominators)

Please list below who you would like to nominate and for what position(s). We recommend nominating no more than three individuals. We will follow-up with nominees to confirm their interest in running.