It’s the most wonderful time of the Year. Summer, the fair, and time to think about running for the OCWS Board of Directors.
Please note that the earlier you declare, if you’re working at the fair and events you can campaign with your friends and fellow members. You can hear and listen to the issues that other members have and are concerned about.
Have you thought about getting more involved with the OCWS outside of volunteering for or
attending various OCWS‑related events? If you are innovative, open-minded, possess good interpersonal skills, are results oriented and a problem solver, then a position, as a Director of the OCWS just might be right for you.
The beginning of a three-year term of the nine members of the Board of Directors, according to the bylaws, shall be staggered such that three members’ terms will expire each year. The three vacated Board positions will be filled each year by a
vote of the OCWS membership, following the Annual Business Meeting in September.
The overall time commitment for a board member varies, based on assignments and participation. We are moving from having the Board manage some events to having our
members run the event with a Board coordinator being the liaison to the Board regarding budgets, event timing and placement.
A candidate should possess some of the following skills and experience as well:
• General knowledge of OCWS events and activities
• Experience as a volunteer in some events
• The ability and time to organize events during the year
• Selected event and budget management skills
• Be a member in good standing
To declare your candidacy for a position on the Board, the candidate must present their Declaration of Candidacy in writing, by mail or via electronic media to the Election Chair no later than 14 calendar days prior to the scheduled Annual Business Meeting.
During the Annual Business Meeting, you will have the opportunity to speak to the membership and present your qualifications. A written Statement of Qualifications must be presented to the Election Committee no later than five calendar days after your Declaration of Candidacy. If being an OCWS leader interests you, feel free to contact
Greg Hagadorn with any questions related to director responsibilities, the election process or anything related to the election. I can be reached at 714.388.8803 or at Greg@OCWS.org.
—Greg Hagadorn, 2026 Election Chair