As prescribed by the By-Laws, the Board of Directors of the U.S. Backgammon Federation announces that members may nominate candidates, including themselves, for election to the Board of Directors. Nominees must be members of the USBGF. The Board asks members to please limit their nominees to candidates who have expressed a willingness to serve and to contribute to the Board. Nominations must be submitted before 12:00 midnight Central Time, November 10th, 2025.
Four Seats Open for Election
Four Board seats open this year. Four Incumbents (Antoinette-Marie Williams, Kara Schultz, Ben Friesen, and John Pirner) plan to stand for re-election to the Board.
Submit Your Nominations
Please direct all nominations to John Pirner at john@usbgf.org before the deadline of 12:00 midnight Central Time on November 10th, 2025.
Board Member Responsibilities
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- Support and advocate for the USBGF mission.
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- Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure the organization has sufficient resources to sustain the viability of the organization and to support the mission.
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- Ensure that the organization’s resources are used to advance the mission.
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- Recognize conflicts of interest, and ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of the organization.
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- Participate in a collegiate atmosphere with other Board members and staff.
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- Contribute significant time by leading a committee or supporting the work of the USBGF staff.
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- Board members are expected to make personal financial contributions to the USBGF, according to their ability.
After receiving nominations, the USBGF Governance and Nominating Committee will review the slate of candidates, confirm that each will serve if elected, solicit a statement of qualifications and, if approved, recommend candidates to the membership. In their statement of qualifications, Board candidates are expected to explicitly address these questions:
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- Why do you want to join the Board?
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- What do you want to accomplish as a Board member?
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- What skills and expertise will you bring to the Board?
The election will take place from December 1st to December 10th, 2025 by electronic survey. Each USBGF member may cast a ballot for up to four candidates. All candidates, incumbent or otherwise, run ‘at-large’ (not for specific seats) with the four candidates receiving the most votes being elected. There are certain other qualifications outlined in the By-Laws.
It is crucial for the continued success of the organization that viable, qualified, willing candidates be nominated by the membership. Fresh ideas, new expertise, and enthusiasm enhance the functioning of the Board.
Cordially,
John Pirner
President and Executive Director
