We invite the D.C. area's larger South Asian LGBTQ for KhushDC's 2013-2014 Elections. We'd like to have others in the community step up and be part of the leadership also - keeping KhushDC a safe space for DC's LGBTQ community is a responsibility we all share.
Eligibility requirements to run for a position
- 21 years or older
- Self-identified as South Asian LGBTQ in the D.C. metropolitan area
How to nominate yourself or someone you think would make a fabulous board member for the community:
- Email elections@khushdc.org by FRIDAY, Sept. 6 at 5pm the following items:
- Your name
- Position you're running for
- 1-2 paragraph bio about yourself and why you'd be good for this position
- Your email will only go to the elections committee and then they will let everyone know who is running for what position by Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3pm.
How to vote:
- Voting will take place on September 7, 2013
- Unlike previous years, you do not need to pay dues to vote -- ONLY show-up to the meeting. :)
- Self-identified members of the South Asian LGBTQ will be eligible to vote
- Partners/significant others will be allowed to attend, but unable to vote
- Long-time KhushDC community member Daniel Phoenix Singh will lead the elections committee
- Must RSVP to board@khushdc.org to attend by Saturday, September 7 at 5pm. The Community Get-Together, Townhall, and Elections get started at 6pm.
Positions available
President: The President’s duties shall be provide
overall leadership and direction to KhushDC, and other duties deemed necessary
for the proper.
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Must be willing to give 5 hours a week to the
organization
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Must be willing to plan, participate, and engage
in KhushDC events
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Must be willing to represent KhushDC in DC area
community events
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Organizing experience in LGBT community helpful, but not necessary
Vice President: The Vice President’s duties shall be to support the President’s goals and to perform the President’s duties in his/her absence.
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Must “self-identify” as South Asian
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Must be willing to give 5 hours a week to the
organization
·
Must be willing to plan, participate, and engage
in KhushDC events
·
Must be willing to represent KhushDC in DC area
community events
·
Organizing experience in LGBT community helpful, but not necessary
Secretary: The Secretary’s duties shall be to maintain written records of KhushDC’s activities, event posting (e.g. web, social media, email, etc.), and outreach to community members.
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Must be able to engage in email, social media,
and other forms of electronic outreach
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Must be willing to plan, participate, and engage
in KhushDC events
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Must be willing to give 5 hours a week to the
organization
Treasurer: The
Treasurer’s duties shall be to manage KhushDC’s internal and external financial
responsibilities.
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Experience in financial planning and management
helpful.
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Must be willing to plan, participate, and engage
in KhushDC events
If you have any questions or concerns about the elections, positions, or voting process, please let email elections@khushdc.org PRIOR to the meeting so that we can ensure everything runs smoothly.
If you have any questions or concerns about the elections, positions, or voting process, please let email elections@khushdc.org PRIOR to the meeting so that we can ensure everything runs smoothly.
