Elections​
2025 Election Announcement
We are excited to announce our very first NFHA election! This election will select three (3) new board members to join our three (3) founding incumbents on the NFHA. The new board members will chosen by a majority vote of the NFHA members in good standing.
Nomination & Election Timeline
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***Applicants who apply before nominations are opened will be accepted and reconfirmed prior to the closing date. The closing date is firm and any nominations placed after the closing date will be held until the next election cycle.
Who Can Serve on the Board of Directors?
Any NFHA member whose membership dues are paid in full for the election year are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors with few exceptions.
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We encourage anyone interested to apply for the openings. Our Board would benefit from candidates of all ages with experience related but not limited to marketing, fundraising, communications, and finances. The Board is casting a wide net and asks anyone who is interested to submit a nomination. Here is our online candidate application form.
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See our Bylaws Article III, Membership and Article V, Board of Directors for more information.
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How Much Work Is Involved?
We’re excited to invite members to consider joining the NFHA Board! Your expertise and feedback are crucial as we work to promote and educate others about the Norwegian Fjord horse. As a board member, you’ll help steer our new organization, attending monthly Zoom meetings (with one quarterly meeting with the membership) and contributing 3 to 5 hours a month to board and committee work. We value diverse opinions and foster a collegial environment. Please note, it’s a 3-year commitment.
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What is the Election Process?
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Nominations for the Board Open*** | 10/08/2024 |
Nominations for the Board close | 12/15/2024 |
Cut-off Date for Eligible Voters | 01/31/2025 |
Voting Opens | 02/15/2025 |
Voting Closes | 02/28/2025 |
Election Results Announced | 03/01/2025 |
New Board Members Seat/Terms Start | 04/01/2025 |
We vote electronically through ElectionBuddy.com, a secure and confidential online platform that can be accessed by our members from anywhere in the world. It is critical that we have your correct email address on file in order to send you an electronic ballot. Family memberships get two ballots -- if a second separate email is not provided then two seaparate ballots will be sent to the primary email address. All ballots have a secure and unique log-in key, so they only maybe voted once. Only members who have paid 2025 dues by January 31, 2025 will be eligible to vote in our upcoming annual election. More information on our election and how it will work on ElectionBuddy.com will be forthcoming closer to the election period.
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If you have questions about the election or election process please contact the Election Committee at info@fjordalliance.org.​