Dear NAMA Member:
Are you an active volunteer with NAMA who wants to devote a portion of your time and energy to NAMA’s next stage of growth and to engage more fully in our efforts to advance the field of Ayurveda in the United States? That opportunity arrives on May 1, 2021, when NAMA will begin accepting nominations for 2021 Board of Directors. It’s time to consider submitting your nomination.
NAMA has grown to encompass a permanent staff, plus a growing pool of nearly 100 volunteers. The Board of Directors role is a key function in our organization, and the individuals who fill those roles will significantly influence the future of the Ayurvedic profession in the United States.
Nominees eligible to run for the Board include all NAMA members with active memberships as of May 1, 2021, and who meet the following requirements, as stated in NAMA’s by-laws:
Member of NAMA for at least one year
Resident of the U.S. (living in the U.S. a minimum of 183 days in a calendar year)
Active participant in a committee, subcommittee, or work group now or at any time during the past two (2) years
The pool of candidates will be running to fill three open seats this election period. You can nominate yourself, or even recommend a fellow member!
Be on the lookout for the official nominations form by May 1, 2021. All nominations must be submitted via the online form by 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time, May 31, 2021.
Learn about NAMA’s history and goals here.
Check out who is on the Board now.
We are really looking forward to this election season!
Sincerely,
Nominations & Elections Committee