{"id":41810,"date":"2017-02-15T17:47:40","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T16:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/checklist-8"},"modified":"2024-06-24T09:44:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T07:44:07","slug":"checklist-8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/checklist","title":{"rendered":"Checklist: Board of Directors Elections for Social Clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-2h0g7x4-de4ae1467e542757120a2c90fb2718d7 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1aizrzs-ac0e6dc6d3520bcf0b5414d0dbf85b7e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-ac0e6dc6d3520bcf0b5414d0dbf85b7e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-ac0e6dc6d3520bcf0b5414d0dbf85b7e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-ac0e6dc6d3520bcf0b5414d0dbf85b7e av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image- avia-img-lazy-loading-not- avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Online-Voting-for-Social-Club-.jpg\" alt='' title=''   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltsofnzg-e00b2b2a0be9be2e3c09c71bd36eb6b0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Checklist: Board of Directors Elections for Social Clubs<\/h1>\n<p>There are no set rules on how board of directors elections must be conducted for social clubs in North America. The election process can differ depending on the size of the organization, the attitude of the members, and the bylaws that are in place. However, there are certain key features that every election should have. Read Polyas\u2019 top tips on how to conduct a board of directors election for social clubs below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymfqmc-a7e66dfd12d3c3a0f73a2f3629a0358f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>How do they work? <\/h2>\n<p>(1) Appoint a committee to help manage the election. Having a group of people, an election committee, tasked with specifically organizing the election will greatly help with the planning stages. In a smaller organization, one member can be appointed as an \u2018election officer\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>(2) The election committee or officer will then announce the date of the election and the opening of the nomination period. All nominations must go through them in order to ensure that nominee fulfils the criteria necessary to run as a candidate.<\/p>\n<p>(3) The election committee must also create the electoral roll. This is a list of everyone that is eligible to vote in the election. The members\u2019 names should at least be included, but ideally, there will also be email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details.<\/p>\n<p>(4) Once the nomination period has ended, the ballot must be created. This should feature all the positions that are open as well as the candidates running. Depending on the bylaws, there should also be an \u2018abstain\u2019 option. The ballots should feature clear instructions on how members should cast their vote.<\/p>\n<p>(5) The election begins and the process is carried out in the agreed manner. This may be online or live at the annual general meeting.<\/p>\n<p>(6) The election ends. The election committee must now count all the votes and announce a winner.&nbsp; An election officer should also document all steps of the election in detail so members can gain an insight into how the election was run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymg7xp-b78053bb5458bc6df78350d079a20a72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Download the Checklist for your Board of Directors Election<\/h2>\n<p>Does that all still sound a little complicated? Polyas has compiled a handy checklist to help you stay on top of things. Here you can discover the key steps to go through when planning your election.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The checklist for the board of directors election is free to download.&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Checklist board of directors elections for social clubs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#e8f8f8;\nborder-color:#ededed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27 avia-button-no'><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-46677 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Polyas Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;As you can see, planning an election can be challenging. Sending out materials, printing off ballots, and organizing an election center is a time-consuming process. So why not organize your next election online? Forget manually dealing with printing difficulties, and organizing ballots and documents &#8211; you can plan the entire election in minutes while sitting at your desk. <a href=\"\/request-demo\">Contact our election experts to receive a non-binding quote today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n       <section  class='av_textblock_section av-wz0wl4-34aab32a2d0f1ae4906b93362ed1f18e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>The Electoral Roll<\/h2>\n<p>The electoral roll is one of the most vital aspects of any election. The roll is a list of eligible voters that are allowed to take part in your social club elections, either by voting or by nominating themselves. While it should at the very least feature the voter&#8217;s full name, ideally their contact details will be listed as well. When relevant, their voting rights should also be featured. One of the first things to do when planning an election is to make sure the roll is up to date. Are there any members that are no longer eligible to vote? Are there new members that are not included? The easiest way to stay on top of this is to make sure members provide all of their details when they join your club.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Polyas recommends keeping the electoral roll on some sort of digital spreadsheet. If you conduct your election with Polyas, you can simply upload your spreadsheet into our POLYAS voting manager. Then, all your members will be emailed simultaneously informing them of the election and how they can take part. <a href=\"\/online-voting\/how-it-works\">Learn more about online voting here.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div> <div  class='flex_column av-1nz9rg8-75c54a224fb808df4d271da46d3d88ea av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltym5gx4-4b5d2bf9f8cb84828b4c30d830082a87 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu1'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\">Social Club Board Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/process\">Board of Directors Election Process in Social Clubs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/online\">Social Club Elections Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/bylaws\">Social Club Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/social-clubs\/board-elections\/amend-bylaws\">Amending Social Club Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-13shxaw-70ecde758ef09bd32c279342ccec690e hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lu9idg7z-bf603fd1ba39051b13a329fc88d83331 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu2'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\">Election Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/increase-voter-turnout\">How to Increase Voter Turnout in your Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-glossary\">POLYAS Election Glossary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9568],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41810","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-allgemein-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v25.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Checklist: Board of Directors Election for Social Clubs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Organising a board of directors election for a social club can be a complicated. 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