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SFMA Board of Directors elections
The annual election of SFMA ’ s Board of Directors for 2025 is rapidly approaching . Now is the time to pause and consider if this is the right time for you to serve . The SFMA Nominating Committee invites you to submit your name as a potential candidate by August 31 , 2024 . hold title to property . Individual board members do not have any legal authority to determine policy , employ persons , engage in legal actions , etc ., unless specifically authorized by official board action . The SFMA board is covered by Directors and Officers liability insurance . Individual board member ’ s responsibilities :
Attend and actively participate in board meetings
( four per year ). Set policy and strategic direction . Chair one or more committee . Attend special events , as needed . Attend and actively participate in the annual conference .
Exhibit a high level of professionalism . For more information on board service , please visit www . sportsfieldmanagement . org .
2024 conference recordings available on demand
BENEFITS OF SERVICE There are many reasons you should consider running for the SFMA Board of Directors . From guiding the direction of your association and giving back to the profession to growing your professional network and raising your profile , the benefits are the incredible rewards one gets both personally and professionally . Board service is a great way for members to contribute expertise and knowledge and help SFMA grow and succeed in the future .
DO YOU QUALIFY TO SERVE ON THE BOARD ? The only specific requirement is that you are an SFMA voting member in good standing . The Nominating Committee will consider your previous service on committees and task groups , to local chapters , and other community service . You will also be asked to share your qualities that make you a good fit for the board , and your own vision for SFMA .
BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES The SFMA Board of Directors is the governing body for the association . It sets policy and strategic direction for the programs and services it provides to its membership and is accountable to its membership . The board of directors is responsible for the financial oversight of the association and for putting in place the appropriate management system for day-to-day operations . They have the authority as a collective group to approve contracts , employ people , engage in legal action and
If you were unable to attend the 2024 SFMA Conference , visit the SFMA online store and purchase the recordings for $ 149 . Access to individual sessions is $ 20 each . SFMA recorded the educational sessions at the 2024 conference to benefit sports field managers unable to make it to the conference . The recordings are valuable for those who want to stay current and educated in the industry . The library is accessible on portable devices such as iPad , iPhone and other tablet devices , and can be accessed at any time throughout the year . Don ’ t miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your education , train your staff and stay current with industry trends and research . Full conference attendees have free , unlimited , lifetime access to the online library . Attendees should have received an email with access instructions .
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