Nominations are now CLOSED

Call for 2022/23 EuroCHRIE Board Nominations

It is that time of year again when the EuroCHRIE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2022/23 EuroCHRIE Board.

A Board of Directors will govern EuroCHRIE. Officers are elected by members of the Federation and recommended by the Nominating Committee to stand. All terms will commence during the 2022 International CHRIE Conference in Washington DC.

If you would like to be nominated for these EuroCHRIE Board positions then please fill out the form by no later than Sunday, 8th May 2022. After this date you will be asked to send a letter of support from your institution, a photo, a bio and a platform statement to admin@eurochrie.org

Submit your nomination

To stand for election you must be a paid-up member of EuroCHRIE (or the named Premium or Institutional member at your institution)

The following posts are advertised:

⭐ Vice President/President-Elect/Immediate Past President (3 year)

Vice President. The VP position is a three-year commitment and is a member of the Executive Committee. The elected individual would serve the first year as VP, the second year as EuroCHRIE President, and the third year as Immediate Past President (IPP).

The Vice President shall serve on the ICHRIE Strategic Planning Committee comprised of Federation Vice Presidents. The Vice President will succeed the current President at the termination of the President’s term in office. The Vice President shall act for the President in their absence or incapacity.

⭐ Director of Education (2 year)

They play a vital role in EuroCHRIE’s educational role by ensuring that EuroCHRIE conferences are tuned in to members’ aspirations in terms of theme, speakers, and paper presentations. They work with the Board of Directors to oversee the processes of getting newsworthy articles to raise the profile of organisation and its members. They will be expected to contribute articles for the newsletter. The Director for Education will be a member of the ICHRIE Education Committee.

⭐ Director of Marketing (2 year)

The Director of Marketing is a two-year position and can be re-elected for a second two-year term. The Director of Marketing serves on the ICHRIE Marketing Committee consisting of all Federation Directors of Marketing to drive marketing initiatives. The Director of Marketing will work to ensure effective communications and a constructive relationship between ICHRIE and EuroCHRIE, and the various officers, and members within EuroCHRIE itself. They will ensure that EuroCHRIE’s communication goals are attained through good contact with the media, liaison with “allied” organisations and dissemination of information through the website, newsletter and other media channels. They will work to promote and market EuroCHRIE through “allied” organisation’s events and conferences.

⭐ Director of Conferences (2 year)

They play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the conference organisation. They work closely with the Vice President, chair of the Conference Committee, and as co-chair of the Committee (Article X: Section 3c) steers it towards the common goal, for which the Conference Bid Document acts as an action plan. They will work with the Directors of Education and Research to ensure the educational and research components of the annual conference are satisfactory. The Director also keeps track of conference finances by working closely with the current conference organisers, and assists with the development of the mini marketplace by inviting exhibitors and sponsors. They will be expected to contribute articles for the newsletter. The Director will serve on ICHRIE’s networking committee.

⭐ Director of Research (2 year)

The Director of Research is a two-year position and can be re-elected for a second two-year term. The Director of Research will serve on the ICHRIE Research Committee, which will include all Federations’ Directors of Research. They will work with the conference host scientific committee to ensure adequate safeguards and protocols are in place for the paper review process. The Director of Research will look into developing strategies to improve the quality of hospitality and tourism research. This may include developing forums or conducting workshops at the conference to foster the research interest of members.

Minimum Requirement for Nomination

There are minimum requirements for these positions. All candidates must have been a member of ICHRIE/EuroCHRIE for a minimum of three years for VP or Treasurer. For Director positions, candidates must be a member of an ICHRIE/EuroCHRIE. You can download the EuroCHRIE by-laws at https://eurochrie.org/publications/eurochrie-bylaws/

Candidates will be asked to supply a letter of support from their institution of employment for a two-year commitment (or three years at VP) to attend at least two meetings a year (Spring and Fall).

How to Apply

What does it take to be nominated? It’s very easy. Any colleague who is a member of ICHRIE/EuroCHRIE can nominate you or you can self-nominate. I just need your name and a brief mention as you why you might be suitable for the position. I’ll take your expression of interest to the committee. That group will review the nominations and, during the spring of 2022, build the election slate for 2022. So, think about these positions and either nominate yourself or ask a colleague to do it for you. It just takes a quick note. Thank you for considering this rewarding opportunity to contribute to EuroCHRIE.

Submit your nomination

Xander Lub
EuroCHRIE Immediate Past President
Chair of the Nominating Committee 2022

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