EdTA Board of Directors Election

The Educational Theatre Association’s Nominating Committee actively seeks individuals to join the EdTA Board of Directors and forward the Association’s mission. All active EdTA members are eligible to complete a candidate vita form for election to the board.

In the first step of that process, the EdTA Nominating Committee has selected a slate of candidates for two board director positions who will each serve a three-year term.

The two Board Directors will be seated July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. 

As provided by the EdTA Code of Regulations, any active EdTA member is eligible to begin the process of petitioning to have their name placed on the ballot for consideration in the next election to open in February 2025.

EdTA Board Member Commitments

The EdTA Board of Directors meets face-to-face twice a year, in the spring and summer/fall, and for conference calls at least four times per year. Attendance is an expected aspect of board service. Newly elected board members are also expected to attend a series of training sessions held prior to the start of their term. Expenses to attend the face-to-face meetings are paid by the association.

In the event that an in-person meeting is impractical due to natural disaster, pandemic, or financial restraints, the Board of Directors may vote to convert an in-person meeting to an electronic meeting.

As leaders, there is an expectation of EdTA board directors to make a personally meaningful donation with a requested minimum amount of $500 annually. This can be paid “lump sum,” or pledged and paid in quarterly or monthly increments. It is best practice among nonprofit boards to encourage board donations. Having 100% participation of Board members as donors is an asset for EdTA when applying for grants. It also encourages Board members to have stewardship over EdTA’s finances like their own.

Instructions for Petition Candidates

Candidates must submit all required documents for vita submission with the digital application. Requirements and deadlines for material to be received by the EdTA National Office will be strictly followed.

The process of being placed on the ballot by petition for election as a candidate is established in the EdTA Code of Regulations and will be strictly followed. The petition candidate must obtain a total of 15 signatures of other voting members with representation from at least three different Chapters and submit the petition to the Nominating Committee through the EdTA National Office at least 75 days before the date of the election closure. Petitions must be returned with candidate vita forms to adhere to regulations. The petition form is available for download in the digital application. 

Using the link below, submit all of the following by December 12, 2024:

1. Candidate vita form, with your statements relating to the desired qualifications
2. A copy of your résumé
3. A high-resolution photo
4. A one-minute video submission
5. A signed copy of the EdTA Election Campaigning Policy
6. A completed petition signature form

If you have any questions about this process, please contact Christine DeGraide.