QVNA SPOTLIGHT
New Beginnings Learn about eligibility to run for a seat on QVNA’s board, the board election, and the expectations of our officers and directors. Interested in Running for the QVNA Board?
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eadline for candidate nominations is October 20. Here’s what to know. Board positions on the ballot: Our November 17 election will have six positions on the ballot: • Treasurer • Secretary • Directors (4 positions) The elected board members will serve a two-year term: January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023. Candidate eligibility: Board candidates must be 18+ years of age and residents of Queen Village.1 In addition, they must have attended at least two QVNAsponsored meetings (i.e., community, town hall, and/or zoning) between January 1 and October 20, 2021.2 Candidate eligibility is verified by our Nominating Committee before the ballot is announced on November 4. Interested in running for the Board? Please contact our Nominating Committee at QVNA.org/bod-candidates. ■ 1. Queen Village boundaries are from the south side of Lombard Street to the north side of Washington Avenue; from the east side of 6th Street to the Delaware River, including the docks. 2. Although prior volunteer experience with QVNA or another nonprofit organization is helpful, it is not required. 3. Read about our office move on the next page.
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November 17: Cast your Vote for Queen Village’s Leadership
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wo weeks of voting in the QVNA Board of Directors election starts November 5. All Queen Village residents, age 18+ are eligible to vote in QVNA’s board election on November 17. For complete election details, make sure you’re subscribed to QVNA’s eNews at bit.ly/ Subscribe2eNews. This year, the ballot will include candidates for four director positions and two officer positions: Treasurer and Secretary. On November 4, QVNA will announce the names of all candidates and link to
their biographies via eNews. Candidate videos will be posted on YouTube.com/ queenvillage. In accordance with association bylaws, votes must be cast in person on or by November 17. Voters must show proof of residency (a government-issued ID or a recent utility bill if you are new to the neighborhood). Beginning November 5, neighbors may cast votes during office hours at the association’s office 3 or at our in-person community meeting on November 17. If QVNA’s November community meeting is via Zoom, all election voting will take place at QVNA’s office. ■
QVNA Board Members: Roles and Responsibilities
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VNA’s Board of Directors establish the association’s strategic direction and budget and determine key priorities, programs, and services. Board members are also strongly encouraged to work with a QVNA committee or represent QVNA within partnership organizations. Board members work collaboratively to address issues and concerns of Queen Villagers. Each is an at-large community leader, representing the whole of the community. Board members are Queen Village volunteers who contribute their skills
and experience to fulfill QVNA’s mission of community stewardship, advocacy, and service to help improve the quality of life in Queen Village. Since QVNA’s founding in 1969, hundreds of Queen Villagers have stepped up to this important community leadership role. Their volunteer commitment resulted in a solid foundation that today’s Board of Directors proudly builds upon. ■ More information about board service, including an approximation of volunteer hours per year, is available at QVNA.org/ bod-candidates.
