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8 I PSAI Association Insight, July 7, 2021 don't worry. Once you are elected to the Board, you will be thoroughly oriented. You will receive a handbook that covers all the important information you need to know. That will be at your fingertips whenever you need it. Before your first meeting we spend half a day making sure that you are brought up to speed regarding our strategic plan, committees and their goals for the year, the budgeting process, and the whole nine yards. That is actually a great experience because the "old" Board and the newcomers meet and learn together, kicking off our year with time spent looking ahead and getting on the same page. I promise you'll have much more fun than the phrase "4-hour meeting" suggests is possible! My board years have been some of my best ever. In case you are thinking, "this sounds too easy," let me be sure I am clear and straight with you. Being part of the Board is not a day at the beach. There is a time commitment, as you must prepare for meetings, participate in committees and basically put yourself out there. You'll find yourself juggling some balls and (if you are like most of us) dropping a few until you get the hang of it. In time, though, you will become an expert juggler, and it will be incredibly rewarding. You'll make friends and business contacts that change your life. You'll become a better leader, and you'll grow skills you didn't know you needed. I know that I am glad I took the plunge; my Board years have been some of the best ever. Why not give it a try — take your turn, step up to run — and see if you've got some great years ahead to lead and make your mark. Board Nomination Guidelines • You may nominate yourself or someone else • All nominees must designate whether they are associated with an operating company or a non-operating company. Definitions and guidelines can be found in the PSAI bylaws. • The nominee's company must have been a paid PSAI member in good standing for at least one year. • The nominee does not have to be a company owner. Non-owners must have the support of the company's decision-makers in order to represent the company. There is no minimum tenure for nominees who are non-owner employees in good standing for at least one year. • The company does not have to be of any particular size nor have been in business for any particular period of time. • The member company can be based anywhere in the world. • Members of the Nominating Committee are not eligible for nomination. • The Nominating Committee will interview all nominees. This is an important part of the process wherein nominees can ask questions and learn more about the commitments involved in Board service. • Nominees who wish to continue the process after the interview must agree to the time and travel requirements for Board service. • No more than three nominees per opening will be recommended on the final ballot. 2021-22 Election Calendar Aug 18-Sept 30, 2021 Open call for nominations Sept 2021 NC recruitment of additional nominees if needed By Oct 8, 2021 Candidate Interviews Oct 13, 2021 Recommendation of candidate slate to the Board Week of Nov 2-5, 2021 Candidate introductions at Nuts & Bolts Nov 18, 2021 VRT candidate forum Week of Nov 15, 2021 Letters emailed to all members advising of voting rules Dec 1, 2021 Voting credentials emailed; balloting opens Dec 31, 2021 Balloting closes Week of Jan 3, 2022 Board certifies the election Jan 19, 2022 Public announcement in Association Insight Feb 2/3, 2022 Board is sworn in and seated at Annual Convention Learn to Lead: Serve on the PSAI Board of Directors (continued from page 7)