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How to Run for a Board Position

If you’d like to be considered for one of these positions, please submit a short bio, including why you’d like to be on the board, and a picture to Amy Roth, AOR’s Resource Director, or call 503-233-3056 with questions. Nominations received by April 15 will be featured in the spring quarterly newsletter. Candidates can throw their hat into the ring up until the annual meeting when we’ll take a call for nominations from the floor. Candidates will have the opportunity to address the membership at the conference before the elections.

To be eligible to be a member of the Board, you must either be an individual member or an organizational member’s primary representative or alternate. As currently practiced by AOR, the first two names listed in the directory are the primary representative and alternate. If someone from a member organization chooses to run for office, the organization’s primary representative must notify Amy Roth, AOR’s Resource Director, to name them a primary representative or alternate. This ensures the candidate for an office has the support of the group or corporation. Of course, individual memberships are encouraged for all those working in large government or corporate office.

How Voting Works

All AOR members whose dues are current may vote. Corporate, nonprofit, association, and government members receive two ballots; individual members receive one ballot. Student and senior members are not eligible to vote. If your dues are not current, you or your organization’s designee must make payment to AOR staff at the AOR booth in the exhibit hall no later than 11am on Friday, June 7 to receive your ballots.

If you are unable to attend the conference and are eligible to vote, you may submit a proxy ballot. The proxy ballot must be signed by you (if an individual member) or your primary representative (if an organization member). An organization’s primary representative is the first name listed in AOR’s member directory. Email elections@aorr.org or call 503-233-3056 to request a proxy ballot or if you have questions. Proxy ballots must be submitted to this email address no later than 5:00pm Thursday, June 6. You can also send your signed proxy ballot to the conference with another member who is authorized—in writing—to pick up your ballot.

Positions Up for Election

EDUCATION CHAIR

Duties

• Organize and chair a committee of association members concerning public education and educational materials relevant to the mission of the organization
• May assist with the organization of 1-2 annual forums of topical and relevant issues affecting and impacting the organization’s membership

Candidates

• Michelle Metzler, Waste Management (incumbent)
• Erin Stanforth, Portland Community College
  

LEGISLATIVE CHAIR

Duties

• Organize and chair a committee of association members concerning governmental and legislative matters
• Organize the legislative session for the annual conference
• Provide quarterly legislative reports for newsletter

Candidates

• Andy Sloop, Metro

MARKETS CHAIR

Duties

• Organize and chair a committee of association members concerning markets opportunities and info
• Organize the markets panel for the annual conference
• May assist with the organization of 1-2 annual forums of topical and relevant issues affecting and impacting the organization’s membership
• Set up tour and meeting sites for monthly board meetings, as directed by the Board
• Provide quarterly markets reports for newsletter

Candidates

• Chris Thomas, Waste Connections (incumbent)

TREASURER

Duties

• Maintain financial records for the organization
• Plan and monitor the annual budget and make reports
• Provide quarterly financial updates for newsletter

Candidates

• Chris Carey, Waste Connections

General Requirements for All Chairs/Officers

Serving on the AOR Board is a rewarding experience and provides you with an opportunity to take part in shaping the organization. Board members are generally asked to:

• Attend and participate in monthly board meetings
• Attend annual conference, forums, and other AOR sponsored events
• Attend annual Board Retreat
• Contribute articles to the AOR quarterly newsletter
• Solicit donations and sponsorships from membership for annual conference and other fundraising activities
• Identify potential new members and assist membership chair in pursuing new members
• Perform other duties as required by Board
• Participate on the Oregon Recycling Markets Development Board (optional)

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