Call for Directors

Thank you for your interest in serving on the WiM Association Board of Directors and/or the WiM Education Foundation Board of Directors. Terms are for three years and follow WiM's fiscal year calendar: beginning April 1 and expiring March 31. In order to apply, you must be an active member of WiM. Please take a minute to review the qualifications, then complete the application form.

2024 Call for Directors Timeline:

  1. September 6, 2024 - WiM invites all members to complete an interest form and application to serve on the WiM Association Board of Directors and/or the WiM Education Foundation Board of Directors.
  2. October 14, 2024 - Applications close.
  3. October 14-19, 2024– Director candidates are vetted and evaluated based on current needs of the Association/Foundation.
  4. November 19, 2024– Proposed slate of new directors are presented to the incumbent Board of Directors for approval and director candidates are selected for the new fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
  5. November 25, 2024 - New directors are notified of their appointment, presented welcome materials and invited to winter onboarding and orientation.
  6. February 16, 2025 – New directors onboarding and orientation delivered prior to winter board meeting in Clearwater Beach, FL. Materials sent post meeting to those directors that cannot attend in person.
  7.  April 1, 2025 – New term starts for FY 2025 directors.

 

Criteria for Consideration:

  1. Number of years of service in the industry – Typically candidates with a minimum of 10 years of experience are best positioned for board service.
  2. Areas of expertise – Our organization is often looking for candidates with strengths in operations, new product development, marketing, business development, DEI, human resources, accounting, legal, and more.
  3. Organizational leadership – Candidates on the WiM Association and WiM Education Foundation Boards of Directors are typically at C-suite level or above, but WiM also welcomes a small percentage of directors who are earlier in their careers or who have led at the WiM chapter level, to add unique and invaluable insights as we make decisions and plans.
  4. Industry involvement – Exemplary board candidates are active in the manufacturing industry through speaking at conferences, membership in other industry associations and organizations, and potential current or past service on other organizational boards.

 

Board Member Expectations:

  1. Attendance: Attend three of the four quarterly board meetings annually (virtual attendance is permitted, but live participation is preferred). Attendance at annual retreats, special events, and major organizational functions.
  2. Committee Involvement: Active participation in at least one committee or task force, which could involve additional special assignments, meetings and responsibilities.
  3. Fundraising: Engagement in fundraising activities, which might include hosting events, reaching out to potential donors and leveraging personal and professional networks. Make a $500 individual or corporate annual gift to the WiM Education Foundation.
  4. Financial Oversight: Reviewing and approving budgets, financial statements, and audit reports. Ensuring the organization’s financial health and sustainability.
  5. Governance: Upholding the organization’s bylaws, policies, and procedures. Ensuring ethical standards and compliance with legal requirements.
  6. Sponsorship: Sponsor or refer a sponsor to the Association and Education Foundation programs and events.

 

If you are interested in applying, please fill out this form.