After gathering feedback from volunteers and planning committees around the world, IMA is updating the chapter board structure and volunteer recruitment process to broaden participation, reduce pressure on current leaders, and create a clearer, more sustainable path forward for chapters.
What's Changing
A Simplified Board Structure: We're moving to four elected board positions, replacing the current structure of president, secretary, treasurer, vice president of engagement, and at-large directors.
The new four elected positions are:
• Chapter Chair - Oversees chapter operations, strategy, and volunteer engagement
• Chapter Treasurer – Manages finances, reporting, and compliance
• Chapter Administrator – Handles administrative tasks and IMA coordination
• Chapter Communications Lead– Supports communications, events, and member engagement
Submit your application for one of these four board positions here. Note: Current board members will need to re-apply
Flexible Volunteer Roles: We're also creating volunteer roles with less required time commitment to give members more options to contribute without taking on a full board seat.
Submit your application for one of these flexible volunteer roles here. Note: Current non-board/committee members will need to re-apply
Term Limits: Elected officers may serve a maximum of four consecutive years in a single position before taking a one-year break. Exceptions can be approved by IMA staff if a replacement hasn't been identified.
IMA Will Now Handle Volunteer Recruitment: IMA staff will recruit volunteers for chapters across all regions.
Applications are open now and will close April 30.
Thank you for your continued support of your local IMA chapter!
Submit your application for a board position here.
Submit your application for a flexible volunteer role here.
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