WSI is calling for nominations for our upcoming Board elections. This is an opportunity for you to contribute to improving gender equity in sport through research-informed international advocacy toward policy changes that benefit girls and women around the world and to lead in promoting the rights of all women to participate in all levels of sport.
Call for Nominations for WSI Board
July 20th, 2022
WSI is an international organization that strives toward our mission “to encourage increased opportunities and positive change for women and girls at all levels of involvement in sport and physical activity”. WomenSport International (WSI) is seeking nominations for elections to our Board of Directors for the next four years, 2023-2026.
NOTICE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF WOMENSPORT INTERNATIONAL
WSI is calling for nominations for our upcoming Board elections. This is an opportunity for you to contribute to improving gender equity in sport through research-informed international advocacy toward policy changes that benefit girls and women around the world and to lead in promoting the rights of all women to participate in all levels of sport.
As per WSI’s constitution, each individual nomination requires a one-page bio containing a description of the nominee. This must include: a brief overview of the nominee’s background, areas of expertise, the position they are interested in and confirmation of their willingness to serve for a four-year term. The 4-year term is from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026. (The current board serves until December 31, 2022.)
Members in good standing only are welcome to submit their nominations or that of another WSI member in good standing by September 12, 2022.
Please email nominations with subject line WSI Nomination to: info@womensportinternational.org
Nomination Timeline:
July 20 – September 12, 2022: Nomination period
September 12th, 2022: Nomination deadline (with 1- page bio)
September 15th, 2022: Announcement of Nominations list
Mid October: Speeches by nominees to the members
October 21st, 2022: Ballot sent out to WSI members in good standing
November 2nd, 2022 : Vote deadline
November: Announcement of new board members
January, 2023: New Board Official in Office.
Nominations for the following positions are welcome:
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
SECRETARY GENERAL
TREASURER
SIX (6) BOARD Directors
Note: PAST PRESIDENT is an official member of the executive board.
Individuals can serve on the Board for a maximum of two consecutive terms in the same position if re-elected.
WSI’s activities are managed by a Board of up to 11 members, of which 5 are named Officers:
Current WSI Executive Committee and Advisory Board
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Current Officers
- President: Diane Huffman – Canada
- Vice president: Nada Knorre – Czech Republic
- Past President: Stiliani “Ani” Chroni – Norway/Greece; Kari Fasting – Norway
- Secretary General: Kanae Haneishi – USA/Japan
- Financial Officer: Becky Clark – USA
- Treasurer: vacancy
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
First term:
- Dunja Antunovic – USA/Hungary/Serbia)
- Toni Bruce – New Zealand
- Kari Fasting – Norway
- Junko Tahara – Japan
- Gabrielle Salomon – UK
Second term:
- Carole Oglesby – USA
- Nefeli Chondroyanni – Abu Dhabi/Greece
- Gretchen Kerr – Canada