CANDIDATE APPLICATION FOR AT-LARGE DIRECTOR SEATS

HI USA2015/2016 National Board of Directors Election

Part I

Eligibility Criteria to be a candidate.

Part II

Section A: A Personal Statement addressing the following topics using the format and instructions on the next page.

  1. What attracts you to HI USA and serving on the HI USA Board?
  2. Given your previous leadership experience, what would you bring to the HI USAboard in terms of leadership and governance experience?
  3. Given your current understanding of HI USA, what are the critical challenges facing HI USA as it works to advance its vision for the future?
  4. What are the most important broader societal opportunities and challenges that we face today whereHI USA can make a difference, and how can we as an organization help address them?

Section B: A Personal Resume of not more than two pages which lists:

  1. Your personal contact information:
  2. Name
  3. Postal Address
  4. Email Address
  5. Telephone
  6. Education
  7. Brief employment history
  8. Brief Description of HI USA engagement and accomplishments (if applicable)

Section C: A Photograph which we can post on our web site as part of your candidate profile.

Section D: A Statement of Support from a professional or volunteer colleague who has observed you in a leadership role.

Completed applicationsmust bereceived by November 20, 2015.

Please submit your materials to . Questionsmay be emailed to Board Development Chair Peggy Stevens at the same email address.

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At-Large BoardCandidate Application

CANDIDATE APPLICATION FOR AT-LARGE DIRECTOR SEATS

HI USA2015/2016 National Board of Directors Election

Applicant name:

Part I

Eligibility Criteria

HI USA bylaws and governance policies establish basic eligibility criteria for Board members. Our Board Development Committee will use your answers to determine your eligibility.

Eligible candidates must be able to answer “yes” to these questions. Please check appropriate box. Are you:

Yes / No
A resident of the United States
18 years of age or older
An HI USA member in good standing at time of application
Have a passion for hostelling and the transformative impact of hostelling, and a willingness to support the HI USA mission

Eligible candidates must be able to answer “no” to these questions. Please check appropriate box. Are you:

Yes / No
An employee, agent or representative of HI USA
An employee, agent or representative of any hostel affiliated with HI USA

CANDIDATE APPLICATION FOR AT-LARGE DIRECTOR SEATS

HI USA2015/2016 National Board of Directors Election

Applicant name:

Part II:

If your eligibility for candidacy is confirmed, the information you furnish in Part II will be used for your candidate profile on our web site.

Section A: Your Personal Statement

Please provide a written statement in response to each of the following topics. These written statements will appear verbatim on our web site as part of your candidate profile.

  1. What attracts you to HI USA and serving on the HI USA Board? [Not to exceed 200 words]

  1. Given your previous leadership experience, what would you bring to the HI USAboard in terms of leadership and governance experience? [Not to exceed 200 words]

  1. Given your current understanding of HI USA, what are the critical challenges facing HI USA as it works to advance its vision for the future? [Not to exceed 200 words]

  1. What are the most important broader societal opportunities and challenges that facing the world today whereHI USA can make a difference, and how can our organization help to address them? [Not to exceed 200 words]

Section B: Your Personal Resume

As a separate attachment, please provide a resume including the following information:

  1. Your personal contact information
  2. Education
  3. Brief employment history
  4. Brief Description of HI USA engagement and accomplishments (if applicable)

Information from your personal resume will appear on our web site as part of your candidate profile. You will be given the opportunity to review this information before it is posted.

Section C: Your Photograph

Please furnish a photograph which we may post on our web site as part of your candidate profile.

Section D: AStatement of Support

As a separate attachment, please arrange for astatement of supportfrom a professional or volunteer colleague who has observed you in a leadership role. To assist your colleaguein preparing this statement, attached are Helpful Instructions. Insert your name before providing your colleague with the Instructions.

It is not necessary that the statement of support accompany your application. However, your candidate application is not considered to be complete without it. Please share the December 15, 2013 application deadline with your endorser so that s/he submits it on time.

HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS ON PREPARING

A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

FOR AN HI USA BOARD CANDIDATE

[Applicant Name] is applying for one of two at-large seats on the National Board of Directors of Hostelling InternationalUSA. These seats are voted on by the membership. Eligible candidates each will have an online profile that contains election information, including a statement of support from a professional or volunteer colleague who can speak to the candidate’s leadership abilities. Below is some context to assist you in preparing your statement. Thank you for assisting us in selecting highly-qualified directors.

Background

HI USA is a $50 million, 501c(3) nonprofit organization committed to advancing intercultural understanding through hostel stays and programming. It serves people of all ages, but its target audience is 18 to 30-year olds. With nearly 600 employees, 34 owned and managed hostels, and 20 affiliate hostels throughout the US, it is one of 80 national affiliates of Hostelling International, a nongovernmental organization based in England with more than 3500 hostels worldwide.

HI USAdirectors set the overall vision, priorities, policies, and budget that allow staff and volunteers to carry out the mission. Effective directors possess an inquisitive and objective perspective, strategic and practical wisdom, mature judgment, and commitment to the mission. They are able to constructively communicate their viewpoint with passion, thoughtfully consider the perspectives of their colleagues, and speak with one voice once a decision has been reached.

Preparation

Your statement of support should be addressed to the HI USA Board Development Committee and not exceed 300 words. It must include your name, street address, email address and phone number. You can expect to be contacted by a Board Development Committee member for follow up.

Your statement will be posted on a public web site along with other candidate information. The posting will include only your initials and hometown; your name and other contact information will not be publicly shared.

Submission

The deadline for submission of your statement of support is November 20, 2015, which coincides with the deadline for candidate applications. Please be timely, as candidate applications are not considered complete without a statement of support.

You may submit your statement to . It may take the form of email text, or a separate attachment. Questionsmay be emailed to Board Development Chair Peggy Stevens at the same email address.

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At-Large Board Candidate Application