Call for USAFL Board Nominations
Submitted by Brian Barrish on September 25, 2014 - 8:54pm

Nominations are now open for the 2015 USAFL Board. Nominations may be submitted to USAFL Secretary, Andrea Casillas, or can be taken on the floor of the AGM.

USAFL Board Positions include: President; Vice President East; Vice President Central; Vice President West; Secretary; Treasurer; and Member-At-Large.  Descriptions of each position are located below.

Elections for the Board are held annually at the USAFL Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the Friday prior to the National Tournament.

Board members volunteer their time to assist the league, it's clubs and members to grow and develop throughout the year. They are also involved during the National Tournament and play a number of important roles throughout the weekend. The USAFL Board meets the 3rd Monday of every month via telephone conference.

If you would like to help make a difference by contributing your time and skills to the league, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Andrea Casillas via email or telephone 872-22-USAFL (87235).

Descriptions of Board Roles:

President

  • Sit on the National Board and be a member of Executive Board.
  • Follow up with any outstanding Board members action items.
  • Set direction for the USAFL, documenting and developing USAFL Vision on an annual basis.
  • Guide the USAFL to achieve its mission and vision
  • Write and present President's report annually, including Handbook, National AGM etc.
  • Communicate with each USAFL club as appropriate (regional VP's primarily responsible).
  • Send countless emails and make countless phone calls
  • Reports to the AFL.
  • Communicate with AFL, via e-mail and monthly teleconferences. Meet in person as appropriate.
  • Communicate with AFL clubs as appropriate, meeting CEO's etc. in person as able.
  • Work with, develop and continue ongoing relationships with National sponsors
  • Attend all USAFL teleconferences and meetings
  • Help develop and maintain sister club relations
  • Work with all other board members, particularly each portfolio position (juniors, umpires, coaching, etc.) to ensure forward progression in each area.
  • Assist with development and ongoing monitoring of USAFL budget with National Treasurer.
  • Be available to sit on USAFL tribunal and make decisions as appropriate per USAFL bylaws.
  • Be available to travel to and help organize regional tournaments.
  • Play an active role in managing the League Management System (LMS).
  • Ensure Vice Presidents are liaising with their clubs
  • Attend and drive strategy for annual board retreat in February
  • Time - 35 to 45 hours per month

Vice Presidents – East Region, Central Region, West Region

  • Club liaison – Contact every club in your region at least once a month
  • Document all Contact with Clubs as per Tracking Sheet and forward to Secretary
  • Inform Operations Manager of any change in Club Contact details
  • Make sure Club Match results and reports go to USAFL website
  • Make sure Club pages on USAFL Website are updated regularly
  • Track Website Developments and ensure USAFL has links to all Club Websites
  • Attend USAFL board meetings by conference call (once a month)
  • Be available to travel to and help organize regional tournaments
  • Take on additional projects as required, or projects with specific interest
  • Play an active role in managing the League Management System (LMS)
  • Attend annual Board Retreat in February of each year
  • Time - 10 - 15 hours per month

Secretary

  • Organize and attend USAFL board meetings by conference call (once a month)
  • Conduct any national votes that take place during the year
  • Prepare for AGM (agenda etc.)
  • Maintain Database of all USAFL and USAFL Club Media articles
  • Annually update all Criteria and Bid processes
  • Research Club Information for Annual Handbook
  • Be available to travel to and help organize regional tournaments
  • Play an active role in managing the League Management System (LMS)
  • Attend annual Board Retreat in February of each year
  • Time - 25 to 30 hours per month

Treasurer

  • Maintain books of the USAFL including managing cash flow, overseas banking and investment plan
  • Be involved with developing sponsors on a National level
  • Develop USAFL budget and financial plan
  • Review National Tournament budget and financing
  • Develop, maintain and communicate internal control procedures
  • Attend USAFL board meetings by conference call (once a month)
  • Financial summaries and updates
  • Attend annual Board Retreat in February of each year Review and provide input on major financial contracts and other strategic initiatives
  • Review and authorize grant requests
  • Play an active role in managing the League Management System (LMS)
  • Be available to travel to and help organize regional tournaments
  • Time - 10 to 15 hours per month

Member At Large

  • Special projects person. Works directly with president to complete projects to grow the sport
  • Extremely active person on the board
  • Attend USAFL board meetings by conference call (once a month)
  • Sponsorship proposals
  • Be available to travel to and help organize regional tournaments
  • Play an active role in managing the League Management System (LMS)
  • Attend annual Board Retreat in February of each year
  • Time 10 - 15 hours per month
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