Wow is it really coming up to that time again? This post is outlining the tentative dates for the 2024-2025 Elections. More details will be announced as we get closer to elections.
We are going to have two seats available for election this cycle. A term lasts 2 years.
Timeline of Dates
| Date | Event | Description |
| 10/25/2024 | Nominations Open | Nominations open for people to be considered for the Board of Directors |
| 11/25/2024 | Nominations Close | Nominations close for new candidates |
| 12/6/2024 | Candidate Bios Due | Candidate Bios are due for the election cycle. These are posted online. |
| 12/9/2024 | Candidate Q&A | An in-person Q&A session. Both open to the public and recorded. |
| 12/15/2024 | Volunteer Hours Cutoff | The deadline for volunteers to submit their hours. 20 or more hours required for voting rights. |
| 12/16/2024 | Voting Opens | Voting opens via https://vote.mnfurs.org/ |
| 1/5/2025 | Voting Closes | Voting closes for counting |
| 1/7/2025 | Results Announced | Results are announced |
| TBD 2025 | Board Retreat | An off-site retreat, focusing on the org. |
FAQ
- What does a board member do?
Minnesota Furs is a 501c3 nonprofit and needs a board of directors to be operational. Duties include observing finances, liaison to various departments, oversight of the convention and other charters (MWF, etc). Attend a board meeting to see what its all about! You can also learn more about our board here on the website. - How do I vote?
Members (volunteers) can vote with 20 or more of volunteer time during the 2024 calendar cycle. Please ensure your hours are reported by emailing volunteers@mnfurs.org.
