/ American Indian Science & Engineering Society
2305 Renard SE Suite 200
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Phone: (505)765-1052 Fax: (505)765-5608 www.aises.org

Dear AISES Members:
Nominations are currently being accepted for a General Election to the AISES Board of Directors. In total 6 positions are available and all AISES members in good standing are eligible to nominate or be nominated. Your immediate attention to this very important matter is appreciated.

Election:

There are six openings on the Board of Directors. The terms of the positions for election for AISES Board of Directors are as follows: Paul Kabotie, Sheila Lopez, and Lisa Lone Fight (all are on first term – November 2017), (There are also three additional vacant seats available.) These AISES Board members have dedicated their time and energy to the AISES family as your representatives. They have made significant contributions to the effort of directing the organization in a positive, progressive direction in fulfillment of the AISES mission. AISES thanks these individuals for their service and dynamic contributions to AISES.

Nominations Process:

In accordance with the AISES Bylaws there must one extra nomination for total amount of open Board vacancies. Therefore, we are currently seeking at least seven (7) nominations for six (6) Board of Director positions. For the General Election, the three (3) year terms will be filled by the six candidates that receive the most votes. It is important that these slots be filled to maintain the required rotation of Board Members entering and leaving the Board as stated in the AISES Bylaws. There can only be two Associate members on the Board. We currently have one Associate Board member so there is one additional slot available.

It is the responsibility of the AISES membership to submit nominations for these vacancies, and the responsibility of the General and Associate Members to elect new incoming members to the AISES Board of Directors.

You may nominate any current member of AISES to the Board of Directors. The AISES Bylaws allow for both General and Associate members to be elected to the Board of Directors. You are invited to review the Bylaws which can be accessed from the AISES website at http://www.aises.org/about/board.

The open nomination period is from April 12, 2017 to June 1, 2017. Any AISES member wishing to nominate or self-nominate is responsible for completing the Nomination Form in its entirety and ensuring this form is submitted by

June 1, 2017. This nomination form may be downloaded from the Board of Directors page of AISES website (http://www.aises.org/about/board) and may be submitted using one of three options: email, mail or fax.

Option 1 – Email / Option 2 – Postal Mail / Option 3 – Fax
/ Sheila Lopez
Nominations Committee Chair
American Indian Science & Engineering Society / (720) 526-6940
1375 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite C-1
Longmont, Colorado 80501
(must be received on or before June 1 , 2017)

Federal employees may need to obtain prior approval from their employers to be included in this election due to recent changes in federal policy regarding their service on non-profit Boards of Directors.

All questions relating to the nomination process shall be directed to .

Thank you.

Sheila Lopez

Chair

Nominations Committee, AISES Board of Directors

Election Timeline
June 1, 2017
July 1, 2017
August 1, 2017
August 14, 2017
September 2017
November 2017 / Nomination Forms Due
Ballot will be generated from complete nominations and mailed or emailed to current General & Associate Members.
Ballot deadline. Ballots must be received in the AISES office by this date.
Elected nominees notified of their new position.
Elected nominees are expected at the fall AISES Board meeting held in Denver, CO.
Elected nominees are installed at the Winter Board meeting.
AISES Board of Director Nomination Form
Section I: Nominator Information
*Full Name (Last, First) / *Phone / Email / *Date
*As the submitter of this nomination, please check each item below to verify your understanding of important items related to the nomination process.
1. I understand it is my responsibility to ensure all required (*) fields are complete.
2. I understand Associate members may be elected to the AISES Board of Directors.
3. I understand any AISES member in good standing (membership dues paid) may nominate any AISES
member in good standing to the AISES Board of Directors.
4. I understand my nomination submission is due by June 1, 2017
5. I understand incomplete nomination forms will not be accepted.
6. I understand that all prospective nominees must understand and accept the AISES Board of Directors Role Agreement and Responsibilities, which both documents may be found at http://www.aises.org/about/board.
7. I understand that federal employees may need to obtain prior approval from their employers to be included
in this election due to recent changes in federal policy regarding their service on non-profit Boards of
Directors.
8. I understand that I must adhere to all word limits imposed in the nominations packet.
9. I understand that extra endorsements beyond four will be discarded.
Section II: Board of Director Nominee Information
*Full Name (Last, First)
*Address (Street, City, State, ZIP)
*Phone Number / Alternate Phone Number / Fax
*Email Address
*Brief (200 words or less) biography of nominee that will be included in the Ballot mailed or emailed to each General Member. Include information related to affiliation with AISES and what the nominee will bring to the Board of Directors.
Please Answer the Following Questions
1.  Why would you like to serve on the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Board of Directors? (150 words or less)
2.  What is your past experience/association with the AISES organization? (150 words or less)
The AISES Board of Directors has determined that there are key skill sets needed to fulfill AISES’ strategic goals. The questions below specifically address the needed skills, knowledge and experience.
3.  Please elaborate on your fundraising and major gifts cultivation experience. (150 words or less)
4.  Given the strategic goal of increasing value to all members, what skills and resources can you provide toward the success of this strategic initiative? List experience with program development, target populations and outcomes. (150 words or less)
5.  Elaborate on your prior experience serving on non-profit Boards. Specify your understanding of the associated fiduciary responsibilities required of Board members. (150 words or less)
6.  Have you visited the AISES website to view the AISES Board of Directors Roles, Responsibilities, Agreement, and Member Requirements at the following?
http://www.aises.org/about/board
AISES Code of Conduct document at the following?
http://www.aises.org/about/board
Yes
No
Section III: Two (2) Endorsements of Nominee (Required)
Endorsement #1
*Full Name (Last, First) / *Phone / *Email
*Endorsement Date / *Endorsement Method, explain (in person, by phone, by email, by postal mail, other)
Statement of Endorsement (Optional) (this will most likely be copied email text from the person making the endorsement to the person submitting this nomination form) (150 words or less)
Endorsement #2
*Full Name (Last, First) / *Phone / *Email
*Endorsement Date / *Endorsement Method, explain (in person, by phone, by email, by postal mail, other)
Statement of Endorsement (Optional) (this will most likely be copied email text from the person making the endorsement to the person submitting this nomination form) (150 words or less)
Additional Endorsements (Optional)
Endorsement #3
*Full Name (Last, First) / *Phone / *Email
*Endorsement Date / *Endorsement Method, explain (in person, by phone, by email, by postal mail, other)
Statement of Endorsement (Optional) (this will most likely be copied email text from the person making the endorsement to the person submitting this nomination form) (150 words or less)
Endorsement #4
*Full Name (Last, First) / *Phone / *Email
*Endorsement Date / *Endorsement Method, explain (in person, by phone, by email, by postal mail, other)
Statement of Endorsement (Optional) (this will most likely be copied email text from the person making the endorsement to the person submitting this nomination form) (150 words or less)

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