Topic of the Week: USAU Board Candidates

[matthewbourland]

Candidate statements have just been released for the individuals who are running for spots on the USA Ultimate Board of Directors. The election will take place from Oct 1-Nov 2, and will select one candidate from each of the Northeast, Northwest, and At-Large. What qualities do you look for in a USA Ultimate Board Member? What are the key issues that will impact how you will vote?

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[joeseidler]

Being a great chef means you can make great food... but it doesn't generally mean you can run a great restaurant. IMO USA Ultimate needs a more professional Board of Directors to run a great sport... which will allow players to have a great time.

So I hope candidates are elected who have experience running organizations and planning for the future (that is, "strategy" expertise). Mike Payne is a good example of the type of person we need on the BoD. I also hope the Board continues to look for non-players who have the experience to guide the sport to a bigger and better future.

Great chefs might want to spend all of their time talking about how to make great food, but a great restaurant also needs managers talking about how to promote, design, hire and compete.

[jseamon]

Well said Joe12! I second that endorsement for Mike Payne!

[joeseidler]

Congratulations to the 3 new board members. Welcome back Mike!

[matthewbourland]

Here is a link to the news item announcing the winners.