Board Elections
Elections for the 2012 Board of Directors will take place October 19 - November 2nd, 2011
USA Ultimate is going through an exciting time. As the current strategic plan comes to an end, the next strategic plan is being developed. You could be a part of it! If you are excited about the prospects our sport holds, you could be a great candidate for USA Ultimate’s Board of Directors. Becoming a board member is one of the best ways to incorporate your ideas with the future to the sport.
There are three open spots up for election this year:
- At-large
- Candidates: Gwen Ambler (unopposed)
- Central
- Candidates: Mike Kinsella (unopposed)
- South
- Candidates: Ben Slade, Tina Woodings
Read the candidate statements here!
Listen to the audio interviews here!
For more information about this position, download the Guide for Prospective Board Members. If you have any additional questions, please email the Nominating Committee at nom_comm@usaultimate.org. See the list of your current Board of Directors.
USA Ultimate Governance
USA Ultimate (USAU) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of Ultimate in the United States.
It is the U.S. representative to the World Flying Disc Federation, which serves as the international body for the sport of Ultimate. Similar to other NGBs in the U.S., USAU is governed by a Board of Directors that is a blend of elected and appointed directors. The board is informed and makes decisions via a series of Committees made up of Board members and key volunteers from the community, each with a staff liaison to help it function and provide continuity.
While the committees can vary from time to time the standing committees are:
- Executive
- Rules
- Competition
- Marketing and Communications
- Governance
- Disciplinary
- Youth and Coaching
- Grants
The Board meets twice annually in January and mid-summer. The executive committee meets monthly. Proposals for the Board are initially reviewed by the appropriate committee(s) who then develop a recommendation for the Board prior to the Boards review. Actions can include acceptance; acceptance with either minor or major changes; rejection; referral back to committee or staff for further review; or refusal to consider.
USAU is run on a daily basis by a professional staff currently headquartered in Boulder, CO. Day to day operations of USAU is the responsibility of the staff which is led by a CEO who reports to the Board. The CEO is responsible for hiring, managing and terminating staff, developing and managing an annual budget, communicating regularly with the Board, and carrying out the policies and direction of the Board.
Related content for the Board of Directors:
Audited Financial Reports
Past Board Meeting Minutes
Past annual board meeting minutes are available below:
See Also:
Our Mission
Strategic Planning
International