JAVS Fall 2022

Additional questions about the nominations process may be addressed to nominations@americanviolasociety. org, while questions about the responsibilities of AVS officers and Executive Board members may be addressed to president@americanviolasociety.org. About Board Service, AVS Board Needs, and Nominations Selection Criteria As a working board, AVS officers and Executive Board members participate actively in the planning and administration of our many programs, including the following: • AVS Scores and Publications

• David Dalton Viola Research Competition • Maurice Gardner Competition for Composers • Journal of the American Viola Society • AVS Youth Solo Competitions and Orchestral Audition Competition • Primrose International Viola Competition • Viola Bank • Biennial AVS Festival events • AVS Greenroom and other online events • AVS Recording Label

The Board is also working on the creation, implementation, and evaluation of several new programs tailored to the changing needs and interests of our membership based on feedback from our recent strategic planning process. Responsibilities for officers and Executive Board members are as follows: • S erve on 2-3 working committees (one committee as chair), involving significant service assignments to administrate AVS programs and support the society’s needs • Participate actively in an annual board meeting weekend (either in person or via teleconference service), and in regular board meetings via teleconference throughout the year (approximately quarterly), with preparation and follow-up work for all meetings • Develop familiarity with AVS’s goals, objectives, and programs • Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities • Support the AVS’s development and membership recruitment efforts, including establishing new programs and resources to attract, support, and retain a diverse membership • Serve as ambassadors for the AVS within the musical community, and promote partnerships with sister organizations • Participate in ongoing strategic planning and evaluation of AVS programs The Nominations Committee will consider the following criteria when selecting nominated individuals to appear as candidates on the ballot: • Willingness to commit time, contribute meaningfully, and follow through on service assignments • Willingness to prepare for, attend, and participate in board meetings • Commitment to serving a diverse constituency of violists and viola enthusiasts • Ability to work well in groups, including a diplomatic, consensus-building, collegial approach to committee work • Experience in leadership positions and/or developing new programs or initiatives • Creative approach to problem-solving • Reputation for honesty, integrity, and responsibility • Professional communication skills befitting public ambassadors for the AVS and for the viola • Community-building skills • Expertise matching AVS’s organizational needs, such as development, finance, social media/web development

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Journal of the American Viola Society / Vol. 38, No. 2, Fall 2022