Election Information 2022-2023
Available Board of Director Positions:
Monthly BOD Meetings are mandatory. Most positions will require a time commitment of approximately 10hrs per month. All elected Director Roles are volunteer positions and no monetary compensation can be awarded for their efforts.
USHBA President - 2 Year Term
- Governance Role over Staff and Organizational Objectives
- Monthly Meeting Attendance
- Public Representation
- Committee Responsibilities
- Membership growth
- Corporate Outreach
Vice President - 2 Year Term
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- Governance Role over Staff and Organizational Objectives
- Monthly Meeting Attendance
- Public Representation
- Committee Responsibilities
- Membership growth
- Corporate Outreach
Secretary - 2 Year Term
- Monthly Meeting Attendance
- Records Minutes
- Committee Responsibilities
- Updates Membership info
- Communication via Newsletters/Websites with Communication committee
Treasurer - 2 Year Term
- Maintains Bank Accounts
- Suggests Budget priorities
- Analyzes Financial Trends
- Membership Recruitment
Board Member At Large - 2 Year Term
- Suggests Events
- Adds Expertise to Volunteer Committees
- Membership Recruitment
- Regional Outreach
- Other Projects as Desired/Necessary
Board Member At Large - 2 Year Term
- Suggests Events
- Adds Expertise to Volunteer Committees
- Membership Recruitment
- Regional Outreach
- Other Projects as Desired/Necessary
Board Member At Large - 2 Year Term
- Suggests Events
- Adds Expertise to Volunteer Committees
- Membership Recruitment
- Regional Outreach
- Other Projects as Desired/Necessary
Current Other Positions:
Executive Director - Vacant
- Paid Position
- Monthly Meeting
- Public Representation
Activities Performed or Directed by ED
- Create Budget for the Organization & manages expenses
- Runs Board Meetings, Takes meeting minutes, and Takes Direction from Board Input
- Coordinates Day to Day Activity of Ongoing Projects
- Daily Emails and meetings as necessary
- MailChimp & Website updates/facilitation
- Q&A responses
- Provides BOD with updates & information on on-going projects
- Members support and Membership Growth
Regional Leaders 10 Regions
What are Regional Leaders? USHBA supports 10 Regional Leaders who hold events and network with regional colleagues to build a thriving American hemp building industry.
FAQs:
- What are Members at Large? The at-large members bring their skills and passions to the board and become a “farm team” to take on executive roles as terms expire.
- What special skills do I need? All Board of Directors members donate their time and expertise to one or more committees, depending on preferences and talent.
- Do I get Paid? No. Board members serve as volunteers.
- What are the requirements? All members of the Board of Directors must be USHBA Members and be up-to-date with membership dues. Learn more about Board roles HERE.
- What is the time commitment? The time commitment is one meeting per month and two hours per week.
- What are the volunteer committees a board member can work on? Committees are: Codes & Certifications, Education, Supply Chain, Diversity & Inclusion and Materials
- Who is the Executive Director now and what does that person do? The board will hire an Executive Director for both organizations (currently vacant after the retirement of Jacob Waddell) to organize special events and membership drives and take care of the day-to-day routines of the organization. Learn more about the Executive Director HERE.
- What are Regional Leaders? USHBA supports 10 Regional Leaders who hold events and network with regional colleagues to build a thriving American hemp building Industry.
Corporate and Organizational Members
