The nomination period has opened for candidates to run in a special election on Jan. 3-6 to select a new AAJA-LA board member to replace Melissa Leu, who will be vacating the position to become chapter treasurer in 2017. The winner will complete the second year of Melissa’s two-year term on the board that ends Dec. 31, 2017.

FILL OUT THE NOMINATION FORM HERE

The role of the board member is as follows:

BOARD MEMBER: A board member will be informed about AAJA’s mission, services, policies, and programs; serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments. S/he will advocate for the chapter, help plan chapter events, help recruit members, and participate in fundraising activities. (All AAJA-LA board members are expected to take an active leadership role in the planning/execution of one or more large events.)

The special election schedule:

·  December 27 – Nomination period ends, 5 p.m.

·  December 30 – Announcement of candidates, 5 p.m.

·  January 3 – Voting starts, 5 p.m.

·  January 6 – Voting ends, 12 p.m.

·  January 9 – Announcement of officer-elect via e-mail

ELIGIBILITY: Only current full and student AAJA members are eligible to vote in AAJA elections.

FILL OUT THE NOMINATION FORM HERE

The winner of the special election will serve with the incoming 2017 AAJA-LA board:

2017 President: Ashley Dunn
2017 VP of Programming: Thomas Lauder
2017 VP of Community Engagement: Annie Yu
2017 VP of Career Development: Cindy Chang
2017-2018 Treasurer: Melissa Leu
2016-2017 Secretary: Elizabeth Chou
2017 Board Member: Mariko Lochridge
[Appointed] 2017 Student Representatives: Nuran Alteir 
2016-2017 National Board Representatives: Matt Stevens, Frank Shyong
2016-2017 Board Member: Gita Amar

If you have any questions regarding your membership or the election, please email Board Secretary Elizabeth Chou (aajalalosangeles+election@gmail.com).

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Chou

AAJA-LA Board Secretary