2013 FIRMA Board of Directors Nominations

As we move to the end of 2012 it is not only a time to reflect on the past but also a time to focus on the future.

FIRMA is a professional organization like no other and at its core is YOU, its membership. Where we have been, and where we are going, are based not only on membership input, but also on the hard work and leadership of Hale Mast our Executive Director, Amy Caple our Office Manager, each and every Committee member, and a group of ten members who volunteer as our Board of Directors.

FIRMA is active throughout the year in planning for the National Conference, creating regional seminars and teleconferences, and in producing the FIRMA FORUM, to name just a few of the areas of focus. The Board of Directors meets throughout the year to support these endeavors and most importantly to provide input and guidance in the future direction of FIRMA.

What FIRMA is today is based on the collaboration of directors, present and past, with dedication and passion for our organization. Where FIRMA will be tomorrow will be determined by the next generation of directors.

It is my pleasure and my honor as an outgoing Director to invite you to consider yourself or another FIRMA member for nomination to the FIRMA Board of Directors. Michael Daly, Nominations Chair

Nomination Information and Criteria

The election of Directors for the FIRMABoard will occurby electronic vote prior to the 2013 FIRMA Annual Membership Meeting, to be held at the FIRMA National Training Conference April 28 to May 2, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

FIRMA Elections

FIRMA Board positions willbe filled by majorityvote of members in good standing in advance of the Annual Membership Meeting.

“Membership in Good Standing” is defined as having dues fully paid by December 31, 2012. New members who join FIRMA in 2013 and whose dues are fully paid, prior to the election date,are also eligible to vote in this election. Ballots will be posted to the FIRMA website in February 2013; members will be notified by email when balloting is available. Winners of the election will be announced at the Annual Membership Meeting in Las Vegas.

Open Board Positions

The FIRMA Board of Directors would like to thank the following Directors who are completing their terms of service in 2013 and, in accordance with By-Law term limit requirements, must step down at the end of this term: Keith A. Bujalski, Carol Goulding, and Michael Daly.

Pursuant to the Board meeting held on November 29, 2012, the FIRMA Board of Directors voted to reduce the size of the Board to nine directors. Therefore, for the three-year term beginning April 2013, there will be two open positions.

Nominations for these two open Board positions are now being accepted.
Requirements for Candidates

All candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Candidate must be a member of FIRMA in good standing;
  • Candidates must be engaged in the fiduciary or risk management industry at the time of his/her election;
  • Candidate must have the written consent of his/her employer for the three-year term;
  • Candidate must be willing and able to devote the time needed to meet the commitments required of Directors.

Duties and responsibilities of Directors are detailed on the FIRMA website.

For the general information of those contemplating Board service, this service includes, but is not limited to: two-hour Board teleconferences bimonthly; Chairmanship of and service on a Board Committee; attendance at and assistance with the Annual Conference; assistance with regional seminars, depending on location; and attendance at a 2-day strategic planning meeting annually. Please refer to the FIRMA website for more details –

Nominations

Self-nominations, as well as nomination of member peers, are accepted and encouraged.

Nominees should provide the following information:

  • A brief history of the candidate’s professional background, including current position and certifications.
  • Attestation by the candidate that time and commitments exist to allow full participation on the Board.
  • A brief statement from the candidate, not to exceed 100 words, stating why he/she should be elected to the Board.

Please note that this information will be published verbatim, if possible. The Nominating Committee reserves the right to abridge or edit the statement for dissemination to the membership. In addition, each candidate is encouraged to provide a color photo.

All nominations must be received by Amy Caple at the FIRMA Officevia email or hard copy no later than January 31, 2013. Amy’s email address is: . Her mailing address is PO Box 507, Stockbridge, GA 30281.

Questions may be directed to:

Michael Daly 415/705-7503,

Hale Mast 803/547-8964,