Board Elections

The 2024 election closed at 9PM EST, August 18th, 2024. Each member may cast only one vote. For organizational and accredited members, the organization's primary contact casts the vote. *you must be logged in as a Member to cast your vote

The Board represents AEE’s membership in providing oversight and long-term direction for the association’s activities. Thank you for taking the time to cast your vote in this important election.

What is being voted on:
2 Member-At-Large Positions
The Member-At-Large position is a three-year term. This open position is decided through a vote by Membership. The position's term will commence at this year's International Conference (November 2024). 
CANDIDATES: Carol Smith | Jennifer Williams | John Kelley

1 Secretary Elect Position
The Secretary Elect position is a four-year term. This open position is decided through a vote by Membership. The position's term will commence at this year's International Conference (November 2024).
CANDIDATES: KC Ray | Valerie Radu | 
Voting Details
Board of Directors Election:

"In accordance with Article V, Section 5 of the AEE By-Laws: "Voting for member-elected Board positions shall take place before and during the Annual International Conference. No less than two months prior to the Annual International Conference, all members will be sent the slate of candidates running for member-elected positions. This correspondence shall include a list of the qualifications, which the Board has established for each position, and candidate profiles with statements submitted by or on behalf of the candidate.
 
"Members will be able to cast their votes via a secured website Voting will be open for a two-week period and will be completed so that the elected person(s) have time to make arrangements to attend the board meeting at the conference. Write in candidacy is permitted. A write-in vote is valid only when cast on the official ballot.
"The candidate who has received the largest number of votes for a position shall serve in that position. In case of a tie, the Board of Directors shall break such a tie."
 
Summary: This vote is to select two Member-At-Large Board Members and the Secretary Elect.
 
Voting Monitor
The voting monitor is a non-staff, non-board member appointed by the Board Secretary to monitor the results of the vote. Their role includes the following:
  • Periodically check the votes throughout the voting period to look for inconsistencies in voting numbers
  • Confirm the final vote with the staff member
  • Report results of vote to the Board Secretary & Board Development Committee
  • Respond to member concerns about the voting accuracy (if any)
The voting monitor for this election is Lise Brown.

Board of Directors Job Description
POLICY TYPE:  GOVERNANCE PROCESS (GP-3)
POLICY TITLE:  BOARD JOB DESCRIPTION
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It is the job of the board, as an informed agent of experiential educators and practitioners, to ensure appropriate association performance and to connect that performance to the membership.

Accordingly, the board has direct responsibility to:

1. Create the link between the membership and the operations of the association.

2. Write and continue the development of governing policies, which address the broadest levels of all association decisions and situations. (Due to the strategic focus of the Treasurer’s role, the Treasurer may choose to only contribute to fiscally related policies.) These policies will be addressed through:

3. Monitor Executive Director performance. (Due to the strategic focus of the Treasurer’s role, the Treasurer may choose to only contribute to fiscally related policies.)

4. Upon determining that a new Executive Director is required, the Board will establish an Executive Director selection committee.

5. Assure nominations to BOD at each election through the board development committee.

6. Consider financial implications of ideas, propositions and new projects.

7. Support fundraising efforts of the Association through personal donation and contribution of time & effort towards stewardship of donors and actively sourcing funds from major donors, foundations & corporations.

Meet the Current Board

Member Resources

Current Policy Register

ByLaws

What does the Board do?

  1. Refine the long-term visioning for the association
  2. Monitor the association’s performance in achieving its strategic goals
  3. Monitor AEE’s financial performance
  4. Monitor the performance of the AEE Executive Director
  5. Develop an Annual Agenda that is strategic and helps the board confirm whether the Ends Statements are appropriate and/or needs revising
  6. Speak with one voice
  7. Attend two in-person (or virtual) board meetings per year (International Conference, Spring/Summer)
  8. Participate in monthly video conferences