JAVS Fall 2022

If you have questions about the nominations or elections process, or about AVS service, please contact us at nominations@americanviolasociety.org.

Frequently Asked Questions I don’t know anyone on the AVS board. Am I still a viable candidate?

Yes. The Nominations Committee will evaluate your nomination based on the expertise, skills, and commitment that you can contribute to the organization (see criteria above). It is not necessary to have a personal connection to the board. I am not a viola professor or orchestral musician—but most of the AVS board members are. The AVS board is eager to develop programs and resources that serve all violists and viola enthusiasts, including music educators, amateur players, young professionals, composers, viola makers—and even non-violists who are fans of the viola. We actively encourage nominations of individuals who can help us to better serve this broad constituency and to expand our membership base. Is serving on the AVS board the way to be programmed to perform, teach, or present at a Viola Festival? The AVS implements procedures for a transparent process for proposing performances, master classes, and presentations at our major gatherings. It is not necessary to run for the board in order to be programmed at the American Viola Society Festival. Stay tuned for more information about our next major gathering at the Colburn School in June 2024. I would like to get involved with AVS (or, I have ideas how I can help with a specific AVS program), but I’m not sure I can commit to all the meetings required for board service. We would be delighted to hear from you and discuss ways you could get involved with a specific program, committee, or event, even without serving on the board. Email AVS President Hillary Herndon (president@americanviolasociety. org) to discuss your ideas. What happens if I’m not selected as a candidate on the ballot? Or if I am on the ballot but am not elected? I still want to get involved with AVS activities. We would love to have your input and help. Contact AVS President Hillary Herndon (president@ americanviolasociety.org) to discuss ways you can get involved, and we hope you will be nominated or self-nominate again at the next election. Are current AVS Executive Board members eligible to be nominated for an additional term? Members-at-Large may succeed themselves only for no more than a second term. They are, however, eligible to be nominated for officer positions. For more details, consult the AVS By-Laws. I am interested in board service, but I don’t know anyone who can nominate me. Self-nominations are welcome and will receive the same consideration as other nominations.

Is there a financial obligation to be a member of the Executive Board? There is no financial obligation on the part of Executive Board members.

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