A Call for Nominations - NSS-CDS Board of Directors 2014

[Omisson]

A Call for Nominations - NSS-CDS Board of Directors 2014

The National Speleological Society - Cave Diving Section (NSS-CDS) will be electing three (3) members of the Board of Directors this year in advance of its annual meeting.

The nominations committee is seeking candidates to run for these three (3) seats for the 2014-2016 term.

The timetable for the election is as follows:

February 15th Nominations for a board seat are due.
March 1st Platform statement is due
March 15th Ballots to be sent out
May10th Last day for ballots to be counted
May 17th Notification to elected members
May24th Annual members meeting at the CDS workshop

To be eligible for nomination, you must be currently dues paid (regular or life member), with membership in the NSS-CDS for over one year at the time of election, and you cannot have served more than two consecutive terms if already in office.

You must submit a platform statement outlining why you wish to run, your qualifications, and outline any other pertinent information. The statements from all candidates will be disseminated to the membership along with the ballots for the election. The candidates who receive the three (3) highest vote tallies shall be elected the board and installed at the May meeting.

The term of office shall be for two (2) years.

Anyone interested in running, or who would like more information may contact a member of the nominations committee. Further information will be available on the NSS-CDS website.

Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns at:

dhalloran@halloranlaw.org

With thanks,


Dan Halloran
2014 Nominations Committee Member

 

[The Chairman]

Dan,

what are the responsibilities of being a Board Member? Are there any other ways for a Cave Diver to participate and give back to the cave diving community?

Finally, is there a place to sign up to be a member or an easy way to see if you're paid up?

 

[Omisson]

Doc,

Here is a link to join/renew your membership in the NSS-CDS:

Join or Renew with the NSS-CDS | National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section

The board members are the governing body of the NSS-CDS, and are responsible for developing the programs and training that the CDS does to train cave divers and instructors, protect and promote the ecological and topographical health of cave systems in the United States, encourage safe and responsible overhead environment scuba exploration.

A copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of the NSS CDS is available here:

NSS-CDS Bylaws and Constitution | National Speleological Society Cave Diving Section

If you are unsure of the status of your membership or want to make changes to your membership:

https://secure.caves.org/nssapps/changeinfo.shtml

The board members must be willing to participate actively in the meetings of the board (you can appear remotely) and attend the annual meeting of the CDS. In addition, you should be prepared to help this organization develop its plans (short and long term) to improve the Cave Diving mission of the CDS by safety, innovation, and with enthusiasm.

Dan-O

 

[Dsix36]

I nominate Terry Simpson.

 

[Omisson]

Is that a formal nomination? If so can you email info to me?

 

[Dsix36]

Is that a formal nomination? If so can you email info to me?

Yes, and on its way.

 

[Omisson]

Thanks! Keep sending in and feel free to ask questions!

---------- Post added January 14th, 2014 at 01:00 AM ----------

Terry has respectfully declined

 

[karstdvr]

Are there any other ways for a Cave Diver to participate and give back to the cave diving community?

Great question,and kudos to you for asking! It is admirable to those that want to serve on the board,but they may not want that much obligation,or test the water first. NSS-CDS has many subcommittees that can always use help without a large outlay of time. I chair the conservation committee and always in search of people interested in helping,but there are othere committees that may suit your interest. Also,the North Florida Springs Alliance,Current Problems.org,Florida Springs Institute are organizations that can use help and give back directly or indirectly to the cave diving community. I don't want to hijack this thread,so please PM me if you would like more information.

Finally, is there a place to sign up to be a member or an easy way to see if you're paid up?

Contact Bruce Ryan to see if your paid up,he will be listed on the NSS-CDS web site