OPEN POSITIONS
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Public Relations Coordinator
  • Regional Representative
  • Parliamentarian

IMPORTANT DATES
  • DECEMBER 5, 2021: Candidate Q&A Session (RSVP on Facebook event page coming soon)
  • DECEMBER 19, 2021: Candidate application is due (submit application)
  • JANUARY 2, 2022: Candidate presentations (RSVP for live event available in email to members only)
  • JANUARY 17, 2022: Ballot must be mailed to the Michigan Deaf Association and postmarked by January 17, 2022.
  • JANUARY 30, 2022: Announcement of new board members

ELECTION RULES
  • Anyone can be a member of the Michigan Deaf Association and vote.
  • Candidates must be A) Michigan resident, B) in good standing with their annual dues, and C) a member of the Michigan Deaf Association for at least one year.
  • The MDA's bylaws empowers Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing to run for elected positions.
  • The term for all positions is 2 years.
  • Votes are done by written ballot mailed to the members' home address (Update your contact information).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
(Responsibilities of each position includes, but not limited to)
  • President: presides at all meetings of the Association, enforce the by-laws, and appoint standing and special committees
  • Vice President: performs all duties of the President in their absence, advise and assist committees
  • Secretary: records minutes, manage official correspondences, and organize organizational documents for archiving purposes
  • Treasurer: manages financial transactions, organizational budget, and filing financial reports
  • Public Relations Coordinator: plans activities, events, and social media marketing
  • Regional representatives: hosts events within their regions and keeps the Vice President regularly informed about local issues. (There can be up to 2 representatives per region, 8 total).
  • Parliamentarian: ensures that the Board of Directors follow the by-laws, policy and procedures using Robert’s Rules of Order and organizational guidelines
Generally, Board members are expected to commit to and support the Michigan Deaf Association by actively participating in monthly meetings, working collaboratively, coordinating at least one project or event per year, recruiting and retaining members, and advocating for the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community at the state level. This is a volunteer role, but it comes with a rewarding experience. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, Michigan has over 383,000 residents that self-identify as a person with a hearing disability (3.9% of Michigan population). As a board member, you'll be making a huge impact through your advocacy work!

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