# 2025 Spring Elections: WFTDI Board of Director Call for Nominations

**URL:** <https://community.wftda.org/t/2025-spring-elections-wftdi-board-of-director-call-for-nominations/1482>\
**Category:** Nominations / Seconds\
**Tags:** elections\
**Created:** [April 1, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2025-spring-elections-wftdi-board-of-director-call-for-nominations/1482 "2025-04-01T17:39:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![parker.poison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@parker.poison](https://community.wftda.org/u/parker.poison)\
**Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2025-spring-elections-wftdi-board-of-director-call-for-nominations/1482/1 "2025-04-01T17:39:28Z")

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**Election Timeline**

April 1st - Call for Nominations posted to WFTDA Message Board  
May 5th - Call for Nominations closed. Nominations must be seconded and accepted.  
May 12th - All Nomination Paperwork Due to [elections@wftda.com](mailto:elections@wftda.com)  
May 12th - Any relevant member feedback on candidates for vetting due to [elections@wftda.com](mailto:elections@wftda.com)  
May 19th - Nominees vetted  
May 28th - Nominees approved by BOD  
June 1st - Election Ballot language & documentation posted to WFTDA Message Board  
June 15th - Election Ballot opens  
June 30th - Election Ballot closes

REMINDER: Any relevant member feedback on candidates to be considered during vetting is due to [elections@wftda.com](mailto:elections@wftda.com) by May 12, 2025. It is appreciated if information is submitted sooner rather than later.

**WFTDI General Board Member Seat**  
2-year term  
Incumbents: Vacant

Candidates:

**WFTDI GENERAL BOARD MEMBER**

Women’s Flat Track Derby, Inc. (WFTDI) is a subsidiary of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). WFTDI operates as a successful insurance business with two subsidiaries: Quad Media, a media and production company, and WFTDI Canada, which provides roller derby insurance in Canada. The organization aims to create an inclusive governance model, explore growth opportunities, diversify revenue streams, and support its subsidiaries and the WFTDA.

**Ideal Board Candidate**

We seek candidates from BIPOC, marginalized gender, LGBTQIA+, or underrepresented communities who are connected to the roller derby community. The candidate should be passionate about building an ethical and sustainable business model that serves our customers and shareholder.

**Board Responsibilities**

- Attend at least 75% of Board meetings and commit 5-10 hours of service per month.
- Participate in Annual Shareholder Meetings and undergo ongoing training on anti-racism and anti-colonialism.
- Manage finances, adopt and oversee the annual budget, and ensure the financial structure meets current and future needs.
- Prepare for Board meetings, volunteer for assignments, and participate in strategic planning and organizational evaluations.
- Promote the organization to the public and maintain relationships with media and other organizations.
- Communicate with shareholders about Board activities and organizational direction.
- Oversee policies, governance systems, and Bylaws updates as needed.
- Approve significant actions, compensation policies, and ensure leadership continuity through succession planning.
- Act as a signing officer for documents and perform duties as outlined in the WFTDI Board of Directors Handbook.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Term**

WFTDA-elected Board Seats are appointed for two-year terms, and other Directors are appointed for one-year terms. All Directors take office immediately after their election/appointment.

**Current Projects**

- Leadership transition
- Board Manual
- Identifying growth opportunities

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**Author:** ![parker.poison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@parker.poison](https://community.wftda.org/u/parker.poison)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2025-spring-elections-wftdi-board-of-director-call-for-nominations/1482/2 "2025-04-25T19:41:55Z")

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Nomination period ends 5/5 there are currently no nominees or candidate for this position.

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**Author:** ![parker.poison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@parker.poison](https://community.wftda.org/u/parker.poison)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2025-spring-elections-wftdi-board-of-director-call-for-nominations/1482/3 "2025-05-01T19:49:29Z")

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We currently have no nominations for this open position.

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**Author:** ![parker.poison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@parker.poison](https://community.wftda.org/u/parker.poison)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.wftda.org/t/2025-spring-elections-wftdi-board-of-director-call-for-nominations/1482/4 "2025-05-06T13:44:24Z")

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**Nominations for WFTDI Board of Directors is closed, with no candidates.**
