Volunteering with APA

The Appalachian Pipeliners Association (APA) Board of Directors is seeking active, engaged members to join the team. Joining the APA board of directors will broaden your professional network, enhance leadership skills, and provide an opportunity to contribute to the APA and our industry in an important way.

The APA is currently accepting nominations for several Board positions. Please use the contact form below to nominate someone who you feel would be a good fit (must be an active APA member). Also, we're always looking for volunteers who are passionate about our industry. Reach out if you would like to learn more and become involved.

Open positions

1. Vice President- Executive Board Position. 1 year term. Transition into president role for 2026 Year

2. Events Director-Executive Board Position. 2 year term. Manages all event directors and calendar for all events in Appalachia across all organizations.

3. Treasurer-Executive Board Position. 2 year term. The Treasurer shall have custody of all Association funds and shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The Treasurer shall disburse funds of the Association as may be ordered by the Executive Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to the President and Executive Board of Directors at regular meetings of the Executive Board of Directors and whenever requested by them, an account of the financial condition of the Association

4. Special Events Co-chair. 2 year term. Planning, coordinating and executing smaller events like happy hours, co-events, and dinners/vendor events.

5. Marketing Co-Chair - 2 Year Term. Reports to Communications Director. Handles all APA marketing and relations to other organizations/co- events.m

6. At large Board - general leadership and involvement across entire organization

7. Development Director - reports to President, focused on applying for grants, donations, and general financial support for the APA and our 503c organization.

8. Committee Members- Join one of the many APA committees to help plan and execute the APA's initiatives

Schedule of Board Selection

11/15/24: Nominations Close

11/15-12/1: Candidate Evaluation

12/5: Candidate selection and executive board member vote

Dec 12: In Person Transition meeting

Jan 1 : Official transition and Board Position Term Begins

Certain Qualities can be predictors of a success as a board member, if you possess the following qualifications, we encourage you to get involved:

- Current APA Member

- Strong leadership abilities, good judgement, and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on a team
- Respectful and considerate of the viewpoints of others
- Able to devote the time necessary to fulfill participation and travel requirements
- Attend 75% of monthly calls and attend 1 of 2 in person meetings per year.
- Have your company/supervisor's support to perform the role of a Board Member.

Self-nomination is encouraged and demonstrates your willingness to engage as a leader! Please fill out the attached form HERE by November 15th 2024.

If you are nominating another member, please note that in the form. As the Nominations Committee Chair and incoming President, I sincerely hope you will consider nominating yourself or another member for these important leadership roles.

Finally, it is my pleasure to announce the APA Board Transition Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, from 11am-7:30pm for all past and current Executive Board Members and Directors to attend.

Thank you,

Matthew Ciprich

In-Coming 2024 APA President

mciprich@equinox-eng.com

Equinox Engineering

NOMINATION FORM