Join Our Board!
Nominations for SAF Board seat positions for Districts 3, 6, and 9, and Vice President for 2022 are closed. Elections for these offices will be held in October.
Looking ahead to 2023, we are seeking strong and vibrant leaders to join the SAF Board and serve in the roles of SAF vice president and board members for Districts 2, 5, 8 and 11, with service starting January 1, 2023.
The SAF Board provides leadership and direction to the Society in achieving its mission, with a president, vice president, immediate past president and 11 members (one from each voting district). A vice president is elected annually leading to president and immediate past president. District board members are elected to three-year terms.
This opportunity is perfect for you if you’re interested in:
• Playing a significant role in advancing the forestry profession;
• Addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the profession;
• Exchanging ideas and perspectives with other volunteer leaders from around the country; and
• Growing professionally as you serve the organization.
How to apply:
•
Review SAF Director Job Description
here and SAF
Board Policies Manual.
•
Complete the consent form (
board members or
vice president ) and
biography form (includes vision statement and photo request).
•
Email all completed forms to
Lori Rasor by
May 1, 2022.
Elections take place in October. Newly elected members should plan on attending the SAF Board meeting in December 2022 in Washington, DC for shadowing and orientation.
SAF values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran status, geographic location, professional level, employer, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
For more information, contact Lori Rasor, Director of Awards and State Society Relations, at
rasorl@safnet.org.
District Board Member Rotation
Election in 2022, starting term in 2023: Districts 2, 5, 8, and 11 -- Nominations due May 1, 2022
Election in 2023, starting term in 2024: Districts 1, 4, 7, and 10.
Election in 2024, starting term in 2025: Districts 3, 6, and 9
Vice President is voted on an annual basis.