To allow NASCO members to make informed decisions while casting their votes during elections, candidates are asked to submit a personal statement and answer questions related to board service. The information submitted here is often the only information available to NASCO’s members when voting, so it is important to convey a good sense of who you are and what you would like to accomplish as a NASCO Board member.
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with NASCO’s governance and programs by reviewing the NASCO website:
www.nasco.coop.
We also encourage you to review the full board member job description and the board member FAQ before submitting your candidate statement.
You can view those materials at
www.nasco.coop/board-directors-nominationsCandidate statements are due no later than
November 21, 2025 (extended to December 8th) for general election candidates. This deadline will be strictly enforced in order to promptly distribute ballots to NASCO members. Statements for appointment candidates are due no later than
November 21, 2025
(extended to December 8th) .
The candidate statement has two parts, stated here. You may want to work in a separate document to keep track of character counts, as longer answers will not be accepted by the form.
Part I: Personal Data & Statement
Please provide a brief description of your relevant experience and qualifications. Include your involvement with co-ops and a statement on why you are running for the Board. (max 1000 characters)
Part II: Questions
Answers to these questions will be reprinted with the candidate statements that are sent out to our members.
Why are you involved in co-ops? (max 500 characters)
What is your vision of NASCO within the cooperative movement? What is important for NASCO's long-term success in cooperative education? (max 500 characters)
Of the items listed in the Requirements of NASCO Directors (in the board member job description), in what areas do you think you can best aid NASCO in its mission? What skills will you bring to the board? (max 500 characters)
What does anti-oppression mean to you in the context of NASCO and its mission? (max 500 characters)
How are you able to contribute to the organization outside Board meetings? How will your other commitments allow you to give time and energy to the Board over the next three years? (max 500 characters)
Are there specific issues you would like to work on as a board member? (max 500 characters)
