Nominations open for AATG Board of Directors

The AATG nominating committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 election to fill three positions on the Board of Directors.

• A post-secondary (college/university) Representative from the Southeast Region. Chapters in the Southeast region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The term of office for this position is 2025-2027. 
• A pre-collegiate (K-12) Representative from the Northwest Region. Chapters in the Northwest region: Alaska, Colorado/Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Northern California, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The term of office for this position is 2025-2027.
• A post-secondary (college/university) person from any region to serve as Equity Officer, who will serve on the Executive Steering Committee and support the AATG’s commitment and strategy to be a diverse, anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive organization. The term of office for this position is 2025-2027. 

The AATG Board of Directors is an elected, policy-making body. The efficient and effective working of the Board of Directors depends on the active participation and collaboration of all Board members. All candidates for office must be current members of the Association and for at least the two years prior to their nomination. Service on the Board of Directors is unpaid volunteer work. Board members make a commitment to spend considerable time and energy to serve the profession.   

Members of the Board of Directors: 

• Act as ambassadors and advocates for the AATG to both the association's members and to external constituents  
• Attend quarterly online meetings of the Board and the annual in person meeting held at the ACTFL convention
• Serve on one or more standing and/or ad hoc committees as appointed by the President 
• Attend committee meetings as required 
• Assume special duties as assigned by the President 
• Attend to association business in prompt and timely fashion 
• Familiarize themselves with the AATG Constitution and By-Laws and association policies  
• Review agenda materials thoroughly prior to meetings 
• Discuss meeting agenda items as necessary with key leaders in their region prior to meetings 
• Participate fully in discussions during meetings 
• Respect the views held by other Board members 
• Provide a written or oral report of meetings when appointed to represent the AATG 
• Keep abreast of emerging professional issues and bring such issues to the attention of the President and Executive Director 

AATG encourages self-nominations. Members may also nominate other members. To nominate yourself or another member, complete the online nomination form here. Inquiries may be sent to Doug Philipp, (Cheyenne Mountain High School), chair of the Nominating Committee.

Nominations are due April 30, 2025.

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