Candidates are sought to fill two upcoming at-large vacancies on the USA Racquetball Board of Directors.
Reflecting the diversity of our members, including experience (both life and business), geography, gender, age, and ethnicity, the USA Racquetball Board of Directors is seeking interested candidates who possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), passion for racquetball, and the time required to participate in recurring meetings, conference calls, and committees.
Potential Board members should:
• Possess suitable experience with management/leadership, marketing, fundraising, public relations, communications, finance, and/or technology
• Be directly involved in fundraising activities
Potential Board members must:
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be current members of USA Racquetball
Up to the challenge to help guide the future of Racquetball in the United States as a member of the USA Racquetball Board of Directors? See the following helpful overview on how to participate!
The At-Large Election Process is accomplished by the USA Racquetball Election Committee comprised of Board members, non-Board members, and athlete representatives.
Interested individuals should submit the following to the Election Committee Chairperson, Tony Prater (praterga@outlook.com):
- Digital photo (“head shot”)
- Statement of interest (200 words or less) describing “Why I want to serve on the USA Racquetball Board of Directors”
- Up to five bullet points detailing the skills and experience you possess that would contribute to service on the USA Racquetball Board of Directors
Deadline for submissions - Monday, September 30th, 2024
Overview of Election Process:
*Note, interested parties and candidates will receive email notifications of their status in the process.
Phase I:
Following the submission deadline, all material will be reviewed by the Election Committee to determine overall suitability with the current needs of the Board (see above).
Phase II:
Zoom calls will be conducted with potential candidates who were determined in Phase I to be included for consideration for the Board of Directors Election Slate.
These calls are an informal “get to know you” occasion that also provides potential candidates an opportunity to ask questions of committee members.
Phase III:
The Election Committee develops an Election Slate of two to six individuals that is provided to the Board of Directors for approval at the November Board Meeting.
Phase IV:
The election is conducted in March 2025.
Results are announced in early April 2025.
New Board members assume their seats at the conclusion of the Annual USA Racquetball Board of Directors meeting, typically held in late May.
Board Member Expectations
The following information provides targeted information pertaining to the role, duties, and term of service relative to serving as an At-Large member of the Board of Directors.
1. Terms of Service
USA Racquetball By-Laws 701.0 - Statutes of Term Board terms begin, and end, with the Board of Directors Annual Meeting.
With the exception of athlete representatives, the total consecutive term of service for any Board member is a maximum of six years. Appointed member terms will be three years; At Large Elected will be two years. After six years of consecutive service, no members of the Board of Directors can be elected or appointed again until at least two years after their departure.
2. Serve as chair or member of two to three working committees with attendance at meetings as scheduled by committee chairs.
3. Attendance at Board meetings
USAR By-Laws 804.0.E - If a Board member who has served all 12 months in a calendar year does not attend at least 50% of the scheduled conference call meetings in the course of that year, he/she automatically vacates his/her position on the Board.
For further details, visit:
https://www.usaracquetball.com/governance/bylaws-and-policies