Board Application Form

To apply for a position on the IAJGS Board of Directors, please complete the form below and submit it by April 14, 2020, at the latest. The Nominating Committee will propose a slate of candidates for election as IAJGS directors. Elections will be conducted by electronic ballot from June 18 to July 23, 2020.

The term of those elected begins at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting and ends at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting two years later. Candidates should be aware that serving on the board requires a commitment of time and expenses for travel. For information about the election process, IAJGS Board meetings, and travel reimbursement, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact the members of the nominating committee by email at nominations@iajgs.org or individual members of the committee at the addresses below.

IAJGS Nominating Committee 2020

Debbie Kroopkin (chair)
President, JGS of Illinois
kroopkin@iajgs.org
Ellen Shindelman Kowitt
Current member and Past President of JGS of Colorado, Past President of JGS of Greater Washington,
and past IAJGS Board member
kowitt@iajgs.org
Douglas M. Cohen
Treasurer of IAJGS
cohen@iajgs.org

Nominations for the IAJGS Board of Directors is open.

IAJGS Board of Directors Application

Your Information

Name (required)

Work Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Mobile Phone Number

Email Address (required)

Mailing Address (required)

Your Background

Number of years actively engaged in the field of genealogy (required)

To which genealogical societies and/or SIGs do you belong? (required)
(Continuing membership in an IAJGS membership society is a requirement for all board positions.)
Please provide name of Society/SIG, years involved, positions held, and accomplishments.

What has been your involvement in any other genealogical organizations (such as JewishGen, APG, etc.)?

Other Genealogical Achievements
(If you have served on the IAJGS Board, please include personal contributions as a director or officer.)

Your Occupation (required)
(If retired, list prior occupation/profession.)

Other Professional Achievements

Highest Level of Education Achieved (required)

Certifications Earned

Awards Received

What abilities and special skills would you bring to the IAJGS Board? (required)

In which position are you interested and what responsibilities would you be interested in assuming if elected to the IAJGS Board? (required)

Why are you interested in serving on the IAJGS Board? (required)

Please provide two references (genealogical colleagues). (required)
Provide name, phone number, and email address for each.

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IAJGS Nominating Committee 2020

IAJGS Board of Directors Application

Your Information

Your Background

International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies