August 2018 - Emergency Election Day 

When?

Sunday, August 19th, 2018 - The Pride Center

Where?

The Pride Center, 1620 Pleasant St #244, Des Moines, IA 50314

Time?

10:30am - Capital Bear Potluck - Bring a dish to share!

11:00am - 1:00pm - Capital Bear 2018 Elections and Planning Meeting

 

The Capital Bears will be holding elections for the open Executive Cabinet positions in August 2018. The Capital Bears Executive Cabinet is made up of 5 Executive Officers and 6 Executive Chairs.

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We have 3 positions open for this emergency election for various terms.

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Executive Officers 

Treasurer - Term is for August 2018 to Elections in February 2019. At that time, another election will be held for the full 2 Year Term. 

- To Qualify - You must be a Representative Member of the Capital Bears and have attended 4 Planning Meetings since January 2018.

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Executive Chairs

Bear Necessities Chair - Primary for 2019 - Secondary for 2020 - 2 Year Term 

Capital City Pride Chair - Secondary for 2019 - Primary for 2020 - 2 Year Term

- To Qualify - You must have attended 3 Planning Meetings since January 2018.

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Capital Bears Executive Officer and Chair Nomination Application.

Please provide your information in writing to indicate your interest in a Capital Bears position.

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Submit a written application requesting to be added to the ballot  by the Friday, August 3, 2018 11:59PM Central Time Deadline to the Chair of the 2018 Election - Vice President Brian Ryerson

 

How? (One of any method outlined below)

• Submit Application Form to the right.

• Email your interest to bearsdsm@gmail.com 

• Hand-deliver to Vice President Brian Ryerson

• Mail for receipt to our PO Box at Capital Bears, PO Box 144, Des Moines, IA  50301 by the deadline.

 

If your application is received within the parameters above you will be invited to attend the Capital Bears August 2018 Planning Meeting. At this meeting you will have the opportunity to campaign for the position. The meeting will be held on August 19, 2018 at 11:00am, Central Time, The Pride Center, 1620 Pleasant St #244, Des Moines, IA 50314.

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You are encouraged to review the bylaws and officer positions on this website.

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Current Officers and Chairs whose terms are up for election need to submit an application if they want to run for an additional term.

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We welcome all members of the Capital Bears who fully believe in the mission of the organization to run for any position based on bylaws. 

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Executive Officers and Executive Chairs are expected to fulfill the following duties during their term of office:
• Ensure that their schedule will allow attendance at the majority of monthly board meetings as defined by roles in the Capital Bear Bylaws. 
• Review any provided background materials provided before the meeting in preparation of meeting discussion and decision-making.  
• Volunteer at Capital Bears sponsored events, service in additional capacties on committees, or fulfill other needs as they arise. 
• Be an advocate for the organization.
• Take care of The Capital Bears by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including facilities, people, and good will; and provide oversight for all activities that advance the organization's effectiveness and sustainability.
• Make decisions in the best interest of the Capital Bears; not in their self-interest.
• Ensure that the Capital Bears obeys applicable laws and acts in accordance with ethical practices; that Capital Bears adheres to its stated corporate purposes, and that its activities and events advance its mission.

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Thank you for your interest.

Brian Ryerson
Vice President, Chair of 2018 Capital Bears Even Year Elections

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