Attention, attention!
We need nominations for the June 2018 IBC elections!
Before nominating a candidate, please check with the individual to make sure they are willing to accept the position, if elected.Send nominations to nominations@ibcbettas.org
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS SUNDAY APRIL 15th!!
Eligibility Requirements:
For all positions- Candidate must be a member in good standing for at least one consecutive year.
For JB positions- Candidate must have been an IBC judge for a minimum of at least one full year and currently certified.
Area Representatives (EB and JB): Candidate must be a registered IBC member in the area they are running to represent.Positions requiring nominations:
Executive Board:
EB Member-at-Large x 3
Area 1 EB Representative
Area 2 EB Representative
Area 3 EB Representative
Area 4 EB Representative
Area 6 EB Representative*Please do note that there will be no Area 7 EB Representative this year.
Judging Board:
General Judging Member x 3
Area 1 Representative
Area 2 Representative
Area 3 Representative
Area 6 Representative*An Area 4 Liaison may be appointed by the JB this year, but will not require nominations. Please see the IBC By-Laws for rules on appointing an Area Liaison.
*Please do note that there will be no Area 7 JB Representative this year. However, the JB may appoint an Area 7 Liaison.Basic Duties of EB positions:
It is expected that Members-at-Large will participate in all EB discussions, monthly meetings and volunteer for extra duties, for example: develop new proposals, Chair or volunteer on a Committee, lead a Task Force and assist in the general tasks of the EB during their elected time.Area Representatives are expected to participate in all EB discussions, submit Area-specific reports during monthly meetings, receive and vet proposals and complaints from within their Area and co-chair their Area Committee.
Basic duties of JB positions:
The Judging Board is in charge of all aspects of the IBC show system. Specific areas that the Judging Board are responsible for are the IBC Show Standards (“the Judging Manual”), Judges’ Training, Judges’ Certification and Records, IBC Show Scheduling, IBC Points Registrar. After the general members are elected, the Judging Board self-selects from among their group a designated Chair, who oversees the JB, guides discussion, tracks voting, and is generally the point person for contact. The Judging Board also generally self-selects members who will be in charge over the overall aspects of the other responsibilities. Area Representatives help coordinate the aspects of these responsibilities in their specific areas, including the ability to form committees to handle some of the work. All members of the Judging Board, both general and area reps, are expected to participate on the forum discussions regularly and vote in the polls. The weight of your experience is what you are bringing to the Judging Board and we need everybody to fully engage in all aspects of discussion and voting.Area Representatives specific duties on the Judging Board include:
– being the Area Committee co-chair for their Area.
– being a voice for Area-specific representation in the Judging Board for needs and thoughts of their Area
– being a primary contact point for any Area concerns and bringing those to the JB (though any IBC member can also contact the JB directly)
– working with the JB registrar to organize the points and awards for year-end show totals in their Area (can head a committee or assign to another as long as it gets done) (for areas with more than 1 show a year)
– working with the JB show chair to organize shows in the Area (can head a committee or assign to another as long as it gets done)
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