We were made aware that there may have been some technical email difficulties in the original distribution of the call for Board Members and have decided to extend the opportunity to apply! The Southern California Founding Chapter is looking for current members who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors. We currently have two open positions to fill and are soliciting interest from all our registered members to serve on the Board. The position is a minimum two-year commitment, or until a successor is elected (in event of sudden need to step down). We are seeking SWANA members in good standing, who work in either the public or private sectors. The Board manages the activities of the Chapter. The Board meets a minimum of six times per year, and Directors are required to attend all Board meetings and any special meetings that may be called. Each Board member also participates on one or more of the standing committees, including programs/workshops, nominating, finance, and marketing/membership. Board members are eligible to become officers of the Chapter as well. Additionally, Board members are responsible for supporting the planning of the Western Regional Symposium when hosted by our Chapter. We are seeking SWANA members who are interested in shaping the future of the Founding Chapter of SWANA and represent the diversity of our solid waste community. Applications will be reviewed by the Board, and selections will be made during the first quarter of 2025. The new Board members will be expected to begin serving immediately. All who are interested are asked to submit the following via email to info@socalswana.org by December 31, 2024 (Extended Deadline): •Name •Title •Organization •SWANA Membership Number (or provide a statement that you recently registered with confirmation) •Number of Years as a SWANA Member •Number of Years in Industry •Brief statement (1-2 paragraphs) on why you are interested in serving on the Board, and how the Chapter would benefit from your participation. PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2024!