OSHWA is looking for 5 new faces to join the board of directors for the Open Source Hardware Association. This form is for self-nominations only. Please fill out this form to become a nominee or forward the link to the person you wish to nominate for them to fill out. The purpose of this form will be to tell voting members a bit about yourself. We will be publish the nominees and their answers on Sept. 26th. Board members hold a 2-year position. Once board members have been chosen by the community, the board will appoint a President, VP, and Secretary. Board responsibilities include fundraising, advising on goals and direction and carry out compliance with the organizations purposes and bylaws. Board members are expected to attend all board meetings and come prepared having read the board packet. Board members are expected to spend 10 hours of time per month on OSHWA. Nominees can meet current board members who are present at the Summit during lunch on Sept. 19th. Board members Michael Weinberg, Toni Klopfenstein, Rose Swan Meacham and Addie Wagenknecht will remain on the board. Nominations will be open until Sept. 25th.
Member voting will take place Sept 29-30. Want to vote in the election? Become a member if you’re not already! Please note that only individuals can vote, corporate members cannot.