[SOA] FINAL CALL: SOA Council nominations

[Amy Rohmiller]

Hello SOA Members:



Happy New Year! Is one of your new year's resolutions to get more involved
in the field? There's just over one week left to nominate yourself or your
favorite Ohio archivist for the following positions on SOA's Council!

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   Vice President/President Elect,
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   Treasurer, and
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   Member of Council.


Please respond to me with any nominations by *Friday, January 12, 2024*.

Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged, as are peer nominations. We
welcome and encourage nominations of new professionals and/or those seeking
to be involved in a professional organization for the first time. All
positions are for two year terms of office, with the exception of the
VP/President/Past President cycle which is one year in each position (3
year commitment total).



If elected, you must be a current SOA member in good standing by the time
your term starts and be willing and able to attend monthly council meetings
and business activities (virtually or in-person).



The election will be held during the SOA Annual Business Meeting held
during the SOA Spring Meeting on May 17, 2024. Candidates will be required
to write a response to a question to be printed in the *Ohio Archivist* prior
to the election.


SOA is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the
organization and within the archival profession. In 2023, SOA stood up a
permanent Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (JEDAI)
Committee dedicated to this work. The work of this committee is the work of
SOA. Current charges are to:

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   Identify and develop sustainable ways to incorporate JEDAI into the work
   of SOA Council and its committees.
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   Identify and develop ways SOA can make use of its platform(s) to
   responsibly give voice to historically underrepresented communities.
   -

   Identify and share resources to educate Council and membership on JEDAI
   – with an emphasis on applications to archival and information work.
   -

   Identify and develop ways to continually engage the membership about the
   JEDAI Committee

More details about responsibilities and terms can be located in the SOA bylaws,
located here:
http://www.ohioarchivists.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/soaConstitutionAndBylaws.pdf
<http://www.ohioarchivists.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/soaConstitutionAndBylaws.pdf>



I would also be happy to answer any questions about the positions.



Thanks!

Amy
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