Announcement: Special Election for KCBS Board of Directors

Dear KCBS Members,
 
We are writing to inform you of a special election to fill a vacancy on the Kansas City Barbeque Society Board of Directors. At the Annual Awards Banquet, after a board member's resignation, KCBS announced the election results, including the fourth-highest vote-getter. This was an error. This special election ensures that our board continues to represent the interests and values of our membership. This seat is a one-year term. 
 
The desired KCBS and professional experience are outlined below. Please read the information and follow the link to nominate yourself or another candidate for the 2025 KCBS Board of Directors Special Election. 

Demonstrated Professional Experience:
  • Marketing/Sales, Non-profit Experience 
  • Foundation Experience (fundraising/scholarships),  
  • Accounting/Finance Background 
  • Customer/Membership Growth and Retention
  • Legal / Regulatory  
Nomination Process:
  • Nominations for the KCBS Board of Directors special election will be open for a three-day period. It will begin on Monday, January 20th, and end on Wednesday, January 22nd at 11:59 PM CST. 
  • All members of KCBS in good standing are eligible for candidacy. A board member must be a member of the Corporation in good standing for a period of not less than (12) months. Any member may be nominated by another member or by self-nomination. 
  • All Nominees meeting the above qualifications are eligible to run.
  • The Nomination Committee chair shares all Nominees with the Board.
  • Each candidate selected must accept the nomination for his or her name to appear on the ballot. 
  • Strategic Planning: Candidates should be aware that there is an off-site Strategic Planning session for which I would need to make myself available on February 22, 2025. Your presence is requested.
  • The newly elected member shall begin their term at the February 22, 2025 KCBS Board meeting. All board members are requested to serve on the Board Committees and be active by attending monthly board meetings and participating in KCBS events. All Board members are required to sign a Conflicts of Interest Disclosure, a Board of Directors Responsibility Statement, and are requested to sign a Code of Conduct Policy. Each Board member is expected to promote the mission and ideals of KCBS.
If you would like to nominate yourself or another eligible member, please email your nomination to nominations@kcbs.us.
 
Special Election Ballot:
If no new nominations are received within the designated period, the special election ballot will include candidates from the recent board election who did not receive enough votes to be elected. These candidates will be contacted and must confirm their interest in appearing on the ballot.

Voting Details:
The Voting Period will begin on January 27, 2025, and will close on February 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST. Members will receive an email with a link to the online voting booth once the ballot is finalized. Please note that you will need to log in to vote.  Only members in good standing without any open invoices may vote.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Your participation in this process is vital to ensuring strong leadership for KCBS.

Kansas City Barbeque Society