Thursday, August 22, 2013

Call for Nominations - League of Chicago Theatres Board of Directors

The League of Chicago Theatres is now accepting nominations to fill upcoming vacancies on its Board of Directors. Nominees may be from any voting budget category theatre or a civic representative. Theater representatives must be from theaters that are full voting members of the League. Board members serve for 3 year terms.

Board Member Responsibilities
The role of the League is to promote, support and advocate for Chicago theater. As a board member, you are part of a dynamic team that will help guide the programs and priorities of the League. The board meets six times per year. Board members are expected to make meaningful and appropriate personal contributions to the board and its programs and are also expected to demonstrate leadership in encouraging member participation in League programs year-round.

Nomination Requirements
If you would like to nominate someone or be considered for League board membership, please submit a letter of intent that includes interest and qualifications, a current resume, and a two to three paragraph bio. Send nominations to: League of Chicago Theatres, Attn: Nominating Committee, 17 N. Wabash, Suite 520, Chicago, IL 60602, via fax at 312-922-7202, or via email at info@chicagoplays.com by 5:00 PM on Monday, September 9, 2013.

What Happens Next?
The League has assembled a Nominating Committee that is representative of the diversity of the membership, including Board members from theatres of varying sizes. The Nominating Committee will consider all nominations for Board vacancies and present a slate of candidates to the membership for review. The slate of candidates, along with their qualifications and biographies, will also be emailed to all members.

Election Night Results:
The membership will vote on the slate at the Annual Meeting of the Membership scheduled for October 21, 2013.

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