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Board Elections

Election season is upon us! YPT Seattle is seeking leaders for multiple board positions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience, connect with other transportation professionals & enthusiasts, and plan fun events. For those new to the area and the organization, this is a great way to get involved and get integrated into the Seattle transportation community! 

 

Apply via YPT International by Monday, September 25!

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Contact us at yptseattle@gmail.com if you have any questions about the positions.​ 

To be eligible, you must be a member of YPT. Become a member here or check your membership status here.

Board Position Descriptions

  • Chair: Responsible for day-to-day implementation of the policy and guidelines of the board. The Chair shall preside over Chapter Board meetings and act as chief official representative of YPT-Seattle.

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  • Vice Chair: Prepare meeting minutes, keep accurate organization records, safekeep funds, report receipts and account balances, and manage the election process. 

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  • Program and Events Chair: Responsible for the coordination and organization of dates, locations, and any necessary materials for YPT Seattle events.

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  • Communications Chair: Responsible for the management of graphic content creation, event registration pages, social media, the email newsletter, Slack channel, and the YPT Seattle email account.

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  • Membership and Sponsorship Chair: Responsible for the accurate management of memberships through YPT International’s CRM system, and maintain and grow sponsorships for YPT Seattle.​

Election Timeline and Term

  • September 25, 2023: Interest Form Submission Deadline

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  • October 9, 2023: Election ballots will be sent out to eligible voting Members for all Chapter and International elections.

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  • October 23, 2023: Online elections close at 11:59 PM EDT (8:59 PM PT). International and Chapter Board members and nominees will be notified of election results shortly thereafter.

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  • November 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023: Board transition period

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  • December 31, 2023: 2023 Board term concludes

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  • January 1, 2024: New term begins for International and Chapter Boards

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