In accordance with the Bylaws of Nebraska Japanese Animation Society, the following board members terms are set to expire in 2025 and are up for election.
Members Terms set to expire; Benjamin Meier, Chris Deines, Heather Poysa
Each member of the board can be challenged during their election period per Bylaws section 2.9. If an applicant desires to challenge for a board member’s spot on the board, they must submit an intent to challenge to the email below.
Requirements:
Individuals applying must be 21 years of age or older.
Be an upstanding member of the community. An upstanding member of the community is recognized as:
A person who is a known element within the target demographic of any events hosted by NJAS.
A person who has not actively, or through participation, sought to cause harm to the organization.
A person who can pass a criminal background check with no felonies, crimes, or pending criminal litigation against a person within the last seven (7) years.
A person who can pass a financial background check with no history or evidence of gross fiscal irresponsibility within the last ten (10) years. A person who can pass a sex offender registry search.
A minimum education requirement of a high school diploma or equivalency test.
Have a minimum of two (2) years experience: Within the NJAS, (or) Within one of its committees (see Section 8.0), (or) Within one of its events (events defined as a budgeted, yearly, primary show lasting between one to three days), (or) As an event organizer of an outside entity, whose mission statement or intent aligns with the stated goals of the NJAS.
Addendum 1: An individual providing key services that fulfills a need of the organization as desired by the Board may be eligible on a case by case basis.
Interested parties, please email board@animenebraskon.com with your resumé and cover letter, and why you feel you should be board of director for the NJAS by January 1st, 2024.