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Be a leader for your user community -- apply for a position on the Quest Board of Directors. Read on for more details on this unique opportunity, or apply now. To better understand the traits and abilities we are seeking, review our outline of ideal qualities.
Join the Quest Board of Directors:
Quest International Users Group is seeking nominees for the next Quest Board of Directors (terms will begin in June 2009). Positions are open to those whose companies are licensed users of Oracle products, including PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle Utilities (SPL and LODESTAR) and the applications ecosystem, from the underlying ERP solutions to the numerous complementary products and services.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be a Quest board member, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- A licensed Oracle user
- A voting, customer member of Quest (vendors, software resellers and consultants are ineligible)
- Able to and interested in devoting time and energy for the benefit of the global user community and exercise fiduciary responsibility in doing so
- Available to participate in a new board member orientation workshop and regularly scheduled board meetings and calls
To better understand the traits and abilities we are seeking, review our outline of ideal qualities. Preference is given to candidates who have been active in user committees, special interest groups, advisory councils, user groups (including Quest) or other user initiatives; however, this is not a requirement for eligibility.
Nomination and Appointment Process:
Prospective candidates are invited to complete a self-nomination form at anytime during the application period. Quest's executive director will contact all applicants to further discuss the duties and obligations of a Quest director. Candidates will be interviewed via phone by a Nominating Committee comprised of customers and Oracle representatives.
Those candidates selected for the slate by the Nominating Committee will be notified by the executive director immediately. The board slate will be put forward to a vote of the Quest membership via proxy online balloting. Votes are cast for or against the slate, not on individual candidates. Write-in candidates are permitted. Balloting takes place online and at the Quest booth during the COLLABORATE conference. Candidates are not required to attend the COLLABORATE conference.
Length of Term:
Terms will begin in June during the first board meeting of the new term, and will extend for either one or two years from that date. The candidates selected for these positions will be eligible for re-election to two additional two-year terms (candidates meet eligibility requirements).
Projected Timeline:
Nomination Period Now through January 2009
Interview Period January to February 2009
Slate Posting February 2009
Voting Period February to May 2009
Meeting of the Members May 2009 (attendance not required)
Orientation and BOD Meeting June 2009
What Do Quest Board Members Do?
The Quest Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who drive the strategic direction and initiatives of the Quest organization. Working with support from the Quest staff and a number of committees and councils, the board works to represent the entire user community in initiatives to educate, communicate, advocate and advise.
Board membership requires some time commitment on your part. For instance, the board holds three or four in-person meetings annually and monthly conference calls. In addition, Quest board members participate in or lead committees. You will be required to participate in at least 51 percent of required board events to maintain your board seat.
Why Apply/Return on Investment:
The return to you is the opportunity to interact with your peers, share expertise and collaborate with others in an inclusive, supportive environment aimed at adding value for all users. As a volunteer, you will be not be compensated for your participation, although direct expenses such as travel will be reimbursed. You will be recognized as a leader and advocate for customers worldwide.
Quest was created for the shared benefit of the user community, so your leadership is crucial to our success. We value the participation of all members, no matter the size or location of your company, the Oracle applications or modules in use, or your position within the company. We encourage you to apply today.
For More Information:
If you have questions, please contact DeLaine Bender, Quest Executive Director, at 859.226.4421 or delaine.bender@questdirect.org