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July 10, 2004

Transitional Directorship

a call for participation and assistance to help build the Graphic Alliance

Fellow Graphic Alliance members:

This is a call for help and assistance to further develop the Graphic Alliance. To date we have created a mission statement, designed and printed literature and developed a base-model web site. Our potential could be much greater with your help, ideas, vision and leadership.

The Graphic Alliance (GA) is currently looking for members who are interested in serving on a temporary Transitional Directorship (TD). The primary responsibility of the TD would be the development of GA governance and management structures, and GA programs that serve our constituency. The term of this position would be for one year, whereas the TD would then be replaced a governance structure we develop.

Perspective members of the TD would be responsible for:

  • upholding the GA's mission and values;
  • determining GA goals;
  • determining GA policies;
  • determining GA organizational structures;
  • determining present and future GA services and programs;
  • ensuring that the GA's organizational structure and capability are appropriate for implementing chosen programming;
  • ensuring that communications both to and from the GA constituency and relevant stakeholders are effective;
  • understanding and take into account the interests of the GA constituency and relevant stakeholders;
  • promoting the goodwill and support of the GA constituency and relevant stakeholders.
  • further development of the GA web site.

The ideal candidates are:

  • willing to work collaboratively with others;
  • committed to democratic decisionmaking processes;
  • willing to maintain an active involvement in decisionmaking;
  • willing to take action on decisions;
  • able to dedicate 5 to 10 hours per month to the GA;
  • experienced in progressive movements as both an activist and designer.

As we are all located in geographically distant locations, most of our communication and organizing will likely be accomplished via email circles and on line.

To confirm your interest in becoming a member of the Graphic Alliance Transitional Directorship, please email us a short one paragraph statement of intent by July 15, 2004.

After July 15 we will open a voting period to allow the main body of the GA to vote on and approve the new Transitional Directorship.

Please join us in helping build the Graphic Alliance.

Posted by john at July 10, 2004 01:55 AM