Nominations, Recruitment & Elections

Nominations, Recruitment & Elections

Your Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter seeks to actively recruit and sustain Executive Committee membership through diversifying and empowering its leadership to represent our community and region in promoting environmental, social and racial justice.

 

Some things to know

  • Terms are for two years and begin February 2025
  • Both Chapter and Group levels have several ExCom positions becoming available that begin February 2025; duties are explained here
  • Candidates who wish to nominate themselves must submit this form by October 15, 2024 and be a Sierra Club member by October 31, 2024
  • Candidates who were previously recruited must follow emailed instructions during the pre-election period
  • The election period—when voting takes place—runs from November 25 through December 27, 2024
  • Those elected to the Chapter ExCom will be expected to attend an in-person meeting Jan. 25-26, 2025, in Las Vegas. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered.
  • We encourage nominees to volunteer with us, if not already, before the election period to become familiar with our local and regional issues. There are a number of ways—even digitally/remotely—to contribute, support and be an activist on the various intersectional issues we're focused on. Get involved today! 

 

Nomination & Election Calendar

  • August 1 — Nominations open
  • October 15 — Nominations close
  • November 25-December 27 — Voting period
  • November 20 — Election instructions mailed to chapter membership
  • December 27 — Election ballots close
  • December 28-January 2 — Vote count
  • Mid-January - Announce new executive committee members
  • January/February — New ExCom members sworn in at Chapter and Group meetings