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!
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
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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
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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