February 26, 2025: Call for Committee Members

Greetings!

The Deaf in Government (DIG) Board is excited to announce the following volunteer Board and Committee opportunities in 2025! Please review the below and complete the online form at https://visit.deafingov.org/commitee or email contact@deafingov.org if you are interested in applying. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 10th.

Please include with your application a brief statement about why you’re interested in the opportunity, as well as a brief bio or background to include professional skills and experience.

The DIG Board will contact applicants on or prior to March 14th to coordinate next steps.

Member-at-Large (1): This is a Board position and the selectee will serve on the Board for the remainder of the current term (until Fall 2025). This is a good opportunity to serve on the DIG Board and gain valuable experience and networks.

• Please note the selectee will fill an interim position until the next DIG Board election.
• Members-at-Large represent the interests of the General Membership on the Board. They may take responsibility for activities at the request of the Board or President, or serve on committees, and/or handle special projects.

Election Committee (3): The Board is establishing a new Election Committee to run the forthcoming DIG Board elections (odd-year). These will be one-year appointments

• Prior Committee members are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.
• The Committee shall oversee the DIG Board elections later this year.

Bylaws Committee (2): The Committee has two openings, and these will be one-year appointments.

• The Bylaws Committee shall review the Bylaws of the Organization and advise the Board accordingly. The committee also shall receive, review, and report on proposed Bylaws changes referred to the committee and ensure that all proposals be handled in accordance with the appropriate provisions for changes in the Bylaws.  
• The Committee shall assist in the preparation of the next edition of the DIG ByLaws.

Governance Committee (2): The Committee has two openings, and these will be one-year appointments.

• The Governance Committee shall assist the DIG Board on governance matters specific to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Organization. Such matters shall include, but are not limited to, the review of proposed amendments to the Organization’s governing documents to assure clarity, consistency, conflict of interest, and legal compliance; leadership training and orientation for new Board members; and providing guidance on organizational structure.
• The Committee shall assist in the preparation and modification of planned DIG governance and operations policies.

Sponsorship Committee (2): The Board is establishing a new Committee to serve as liaisons with DIG’s government and corporate sponsors. The Committee has two openings and these will be two-year appointments.

• The Sponsorship Committee assists the President with outreach to government and corporate sponsors. These positions include participating in meetings and events, facilitating contact with potential sponsors, preparation of grant proposals, and other tasks as needed.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,

The DIG Board

PDF: Call for Committee Members Letter