If you are innovative, open-minded, possess good interpersonal skills, are results oriented and a problem solver, then a position as an OCWS director 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 varies based on assignments and participation. We are moving from having the Board manage some events to having our members run event with
a board coordinator being the liaison 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
Ability and time to organize events during the year
Selected event, budget management skills
Be a member in good standing
Candidates 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. The last date to declare candidacy for this
year’s election is Friday, Aug. 22.
During the Annual Business Meeting, candidates can speak to the membership and present their qualifications. A
written Statement of Qualifications must be presented to the Election Committee no later than five calendar days after the
Declaration of Candidacy is submitted.
For more information, contact Greg
Hagadorn at (714) 388-8803 or Greg@
OCWS.org.