Dear Zimfest Community,
I am writing to let you know that I am stepping down as the Zimfest Association Board President, effective this month, and that Maria Minnaar Bailey has stepped up as president in an interim capacity! In the short term, Zimfest Association is transitioning to a rotating presidency, as we seek out our next president.
It has been a huge honor to serve as Board President for the last 4 years (and on the Board generally since 2011), but it is time to make room for new talent on the board, and ensure that the organization can grow in a sustainable way. I plan to remain on the board during the transition period.
More generally, the Zimfest Association Board is very short on members at the moment, and we really need your help—either as a potential president, or a general member. Zimfest is required to maintain at least 8 Board members to preserve certain Washington State nonprofit benefits. At the moment, we are very close to this limit.
Although the work of the annual Organizing Committee is more visible to attendees, a strong and vibrant Board is very important to the long-term health of the organization and gives you the opportunity to shape the vision and strategy for the festival, and work with an exceptional group of dedicated Board members.
If you are interested in serving as a Board member:
- Information about applying here
- Presidential job description here
- General Board information, including current members, here
Sincerely,
Alex Weeks
Thank you, Alex, for so many years of service to the Zimfest community. From the 2009 Zimfest in Boulder when you volunteered to host the 2010 Zimfest in Corvallis, through the COVID pandemic, and beyond, you have been an inspiration and amazing force of good for us all. May your next adventures bring you tremendous joy and fulfillment.