2025 Elections Coming Soon!The RCA Board of Directors Call for Applications is now open. |
The RCA Nominating and Board Development Committee (NBDC) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2025 RCA Board of Directors.The NBDC's mission:Solicit and recruit candidates based on stated eligibility requirements Evaluate potential candidates against current and future needs of the board Present slate of nominees Assure leadership development Advise president and board of directors of potential appointments in the event of vacancies |
Call for Candidates is now Open.How To Become
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Congratulations for making the decision to run for a position on the RCA Board of Directors! The RCA needs strong and dedicated members to join the Board of Directors. As an RCA Director you will help set and implement the strategic direction for the RCA and bring value to all members. Here are the steps to become an RCA Board member:1. Call for Applications 2. Important Considerations 3. Interview Process 4. Becoming a Slated Candidate 5. The Membership Election The RCA Board of Directors Call for Applications is now open.To be included in the RCA Board election process, you must complete the following documents:RCA Board Member Application Form Personal Vision Statement (see Board Member Application) Personal Biography (see Board Member Application) Employer Letter of Support RCA Board Member Performance Agreement Headshot photograph Recommendation letter from employer or RCA Board member (recommended) All application materials must be submitted via email to elections@culinology.org by Friday, September 20, 2024 by Midnight Pacific Time.
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Important
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Membership on the RCA Board is an honor reserved for individuals who are eager to support and promote the growth and success of the RCA. Successful Directors must be willing to commit the time to run a committee and support all work associated with their Board responsibilities. All Directors understand that their role is to promote the overall RCA organization and will put aside personal agendas that are not aligned with RCA’s strategy and mission. They work collaboratively with their peers and are not afraid to put in the time to drive objectives to support the RCA’s long-term success. Before submitting your application, please understand the following commitments:
All Board Members will sign the RCA Board Members Performance Agreement, which outlines the expectations and responsibilities of an RCA Board member. It’s important both you and your employer have a clear understanding of the commitment and importance of your role as a Board member. |
Interview
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Each candidate will be interviewed via phone by a member of the RCA Nomination and Board Development Committee (NBDC). You will be asked questions to confirm your qualifications, along with a review of your Personal Biography and Vision Statement. The NBDC member will ask questions about your past and current involvement in the RCA and your committee interest. You will be asked to confirm your commitment to joining the Board, including time, meeting attendance and financial obligations to attend meetings and activities. |
Applicant
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The NBDC looks at a variety of criteria to determine your qualification for the Board:
Please note: Per current RCA Bylaws, the number of Board members employed by the same company is limited to one (including immediate past president). |
Becoming a Slated Candidate |
The NBDC finalizes a slate of candidates for members to vote, including at least one candidate for each open seat on the Board. The NBDC assesses the applications based on the Applicant Evaluation Criteria and determines a final election ballot. As a result of this process, there is a chance you will not be selected as a candidate for the Board. An appeals process is available Slated candidates will be presented to RCA membership for election. Membership voting begins in November. Candidates are notified of election results in early January 2025. |
The Membership
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The RCA membership will receive the Board ballot and will select Board members to fill the open positions. Upon voting closure Board members are notified of the results by the NBDC. If elected, new Board members are required to attend a New Board Member Orientation meeting. You may also attend RCA Board meetings as an observer prior to your term start; pending board meeting schedules. You are free to observe in these meetings, but you will not vote on any decisions brought before the Board. Your two-year term as a full voting Board member begins in the Spring of 2025 at the RCA Annual Conference (March 2025; St. Louis Union Station Hotel). |
Questions |
If you have any questions about the election process or your application, please contact any Nominations and Board Development (NBDC) member directly or submit question to: elections@culinology.org Catherine Proper: NBDC Chair Melinda Russell: NBDC Committee Member Nicole Linke: NBDC Board Member Liaison |