Board Nominations

The election for open positions on the Central Florida Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC CF) Board of Directors is in September. The ABC CF Nominating Committee accepting applications for the next year's board through the end of the day on July 31 each year.

your opportunity

This is your opportunity to participate in the leadership of ABC. If you are interested in being on the ABC Central Florida Board of Directors ballot complete this application and return it to vp@abccf.org. The current Board list is on the ABC CF website at abccentralflorida.com/about/leadership

who is eligible & when to apply?

Unlike other construction associations, all members of ABC -- general contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or professional associate -- are eligible to hold office in CF ABC. The Nominating Committee will review the applications received, conduct interviews, and present a qualified list to the Board of Directors for its approval at the August Board meeting.

The official ballot will be distributed via email to membership following that meeting and voting must be completed by the end of September. The primary contact from each member firm in good standing will receive one ballot.

what's expected of a director?

During a term of office (up to three years) that begins January 1, a director of ABC CF must make a commitment to the association to actively participate through leadership and by example. ABC is a membership driven organization. From committees to member services, from legislative affairs to member receptions, all ABC directors are expected to initiate new ideas and participate in the decisions.

The responsibilities are listed in the application and will include but are not limited to board meeting attendance, financial support, membership recruitment and retention, participation in Chapter, State and National programs.

Members of the Board of Directors must have a higher level of commitment to the association. This will result in spending your time and resources in support of meetings, communications, and industry representation. Those Board members with a personal knowledge and belief in purpose and mission of ABC are much more likely to succeed in their leadership.

Members of the Board of Directors are often called upon to represent ABC to other members, to speak to the value and services provided by the association. Many of the services and functions of the association are guided and developed by committees.
To be considered for next year's board, complete the application below by the end of July. The Nominating Committee will review all applications in July and August and notify you if you are selected for an interview.

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ABC Central Florida 2027 Board of Directors Application

Name(Required)

Title(Required)

Company(Required)

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1. If elected, I pledge to attend a minimum of 8 out of 10 scheduled board meetings. - Initial below.(Required)

2. If elected, I pledge to attend the ABC Central Florida planning session which is scheduled in November annually. - Initial below.(Required)

3. If elected, I will be prepared to discuss the issues and business to be addressed at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda, reviewed financials, and all background material relevant to the topics at hand. - Initial below.(Required)

4. If elected, I pledge to work with and respect the opinions of my peers who service this board, and to leave my personal prejudices out of all board discussions. - Initial below.(Required)

5. If elected, I pledge to always act for the good of ABC Central Florida. - Initial below.(Required)

6. If elected, I pledge to always represent ABC Central Florida in a positive and supportive manner and in all places. - Initial below.(Required)

Advocacy

1. If elected, I pledge to attend at least one ABC of Florida LegCon and one ABC of Florida State Planning Conference within my three-year term. - Initial below.(Required)

2. If elected, I pledge that my company or I will annually contribute to the Chapter Florida Chapter ABC PAC (Political Action Committee). - Initial below.(Required)

3. If elected, I pledge that my company or I will annually contribute to the Free Enterprise Alliance. - Initial below.(Required)

4. If elected, I pledge to encourage members of the ownership/managment team in my company to contribute to National ABC PAC. - Initial below.(Required)

5. If elected, I pledge to attend the Chapter Legislative Hobnob annually to help advocate for the Merit Shop and Free Enterprise. - Initial below.(Required)

Engagement

1. If elected, I pledge to annually actively serve on a committee or secure active participation on a committee from other employees in my company and I understand that I may be requested to servce as a Board Liaison to one of ABC's Committees. - Initial below.(Required)

2. If elected, I pledge to annually attend at least two out of three premier Central Florida Chapter events, including the EIC Awards banquet, GC Connect and the Construction Expo. - Initial below.(Required)

3. If elected, I pledge to attend either the ABC National Convention, the ABC National Legislative Conference, or the ABC Leadership Institute at least once during my three-year term. - Initial below.(Required)

Mission Support

1. If elected, I pledge to recruit two (2) contractor members annually. - Initial below.(Required)

2. If elected, I pledge to contact in a timely manner a minimum of two (2) "at risk" members that are assigned and successfully retain them, if possible. - Initial below.(Required)

3. If elected, I pledge to annually participate in the ABC CF VIP Sponsor program or comparable sponsorship. (Minimum contribution of $1,250 in sponsorship) - Initial below.(Required)

4. If elected, I pledge to ensure that my company (if eligible) participates in STEP annually. - Initial below.(Required)

5. I have confirmed that my firm will support my time commitment to ABC that this position requires, which is a minimum of 2 ½ hours for Board and Committee meetings and 1 ½ hours for event attendance each month. - Initial below.(Required)

6. I have confirmed that my firm will support the financial commitment to ABC that this position requires. (Sponsorships, registration fees, donations are between $3,000 and $15,000 annually.) - Initial below.(Required)

7. What do you believe is your company’s commitment to ABC?(Required)

8. What is your personal knowledge and belief in the purpose and mission of ABC?(Required)

9. Why are you interested in participating in ABC?(Required)

10. Why do you want to join the Central Florida Chapter ABC Board of Directors?(Required)

11. Are you in a position to make decisions on behalf of your company?(Required)

Yes

12. If not in a position to make decisions on behalf of your company, who at your company is the decision-maker when it comes to time and monetary decisions?(Required)

13. On a corporate level, what has been your company’s participation in ABC?(Required)

14. On a personal level, what has been your participation in ABC?(Required)

15. List area(s) of expertise/contribution you feel you can make:(Required)

16. If elected, what do you want to accomplish as a director in your term of office? (Terms are up to three years.)(Required)

17. If elected, how would you like to benefit from your board participation?(Required)

18. What else would you like your peers to know about you and/or your company that would recommend you for ABC leadership?(Required)

19. Please list your current volunteer commitments with other organizations:(Required)

This information may be included with the electronic ballot if a candidate is approved by the Board of DIrectors. Attached a short (150 words or less) bio in a separate word document along with a head shot in a high resolution .jpg.

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