[casual_games] IGDA Board Elections

[Thomas H. Buscaglia]

Board of Director Elections - 2009





Call for Nominees

We would like to invite members to submit 
nominations for the IGDA board of directors. We 
are filling four open board seats. In particular, 
the Board would like to encourage developers of 
all disciplines and levels to consider running 
for the board. You do not have to be a "star" or 
run a studio to be a valuable contributor to the IGDA Board.

Nominations are due by Thursday, January 22nd.

The nomination procedure is simple, and open to 
all IGDA members in good standing. If you would 
like to run for election please read through the 
<http://www.igda.org/board/IGDA_Election_Manual.pdf>IGDA 
Election Policies and Procedures Manual (134kb - 
pdf) and email <mailto:jason at igda.org>Jason Della 
Rocca - jason at igda.org  to receive the 
nominations package. As noted in the Manual, 
you'll need to fax in your signed "nomination 
certificate" as soon as possible, but no later 
than January 22nd. Also due on January 22nd is a 
statement of up to 400 words concerning your 
candidacy. This statement will form the basis of 
your candidacy, as it will appear on the IGDA 
website, emailed to all members, etc.

The key dates are:
    * Thursday, January 22nd: Nomination 
certificate with statement due from candidates
    * Monday, February 2nd: Ballots sent to members
    * Tuesday, February 24th: Votes due back from members
    * Saturday, March 1st: Terms begin for new directors

View the 
<http://www.igda.org/board/IGDA_Election_Manual.pdf>I<http://www.igda.org/board/IGDA_Election_Manual.pdf>GDA 
Election Policies and Procedures Manual (134kb - 
pdf) for complete details on the IGDA election 
process and requirements. http://www.igda.org/board/IGDA_Election_Manual.pdf

Serving on the board is a significant 
responsibility and should not be taken lightly. 
It is a very powerful way to have an impact on 
the game development industry and to help build 
something worthwhile for our industry. Game 
developers face many challenges in today's 
business and cultural climate, including talent 
shortages, lack of professional advancement, 
attacks on our industry from politicians and 
cultural critics, legal implications of 
technology, platform transitions, and much more. 
The idea behind the IGDA is that whatever 
challenges one game developer faces, others may 
experience as well. The strength of the 
organization comes from finding these common 
issues and addressing them as a collective.

The Board is ultimately responsible for the 
ongoing well being and governance of the IGDA, 
ensuring that the organization is on target to 
fulfill its mission of advancing the careers and 
enriching the lives of its member game 
developers. The three big picture roles for Board members are:
    * Visionaries: Set strategic direction and priorities.
    * Evangelists: Serve as ambassadors and 
generate buy-in for the IGDA and its mission.
    * Overseers: Monitor and evaluate the results of the organization.

More practically speaking, Board members devote 
several hours each month to participate in 
monthly conference calls, decide policy, evaluate 
the executive staff, brainstorm programs, review 
financials, plan activities, lead committees, 
consult with lawyers, recruit members, 
participate in discussion boards, evangelize the 
Association's mission, and any number of other 
tasks that might need doing. In addition, the 
Board meets twice a year for weekend workshops to 
focus exclusively on the needs of the IGDA, its 
present status, direction and future growth.

Tom B

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Tom Buscaglia, Esquire
The Game Attorney
T. H. Buscaglia and Associates
Miami, Florida and Vashon, Washington - USA
Tel (888)848-GLAW
Chair IGDA Foundation
Chair IGDA ECQC Taskforce
Member, IGDA Board of Directors  
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