ATIA Board of Directors Election

The Alaska Travel Industry Association is currently seeking Declarations of Candidacy to serve on the ATIA board of directors. Elections are held from September 1 - 30 with electronic ballots sent to ATIA members in good standing as of August 31. Results are announced to the membership in early October and elected members will be seated during ATIA’s Annual Convention. Candidates must represent a business that is an ATIA member in good standing. 

Each elected director shall serve a three-year term of office, staggered so that, as applicable, at least one position within a designated region and at least one At-Large position is up for election in a given year. In 2024, there are five seats available:

  • At-Large
  • Interior
  • Outside (Non-Cruise)
  • Southcentral (Outside Anchorage)
  • Southeast (Outside Juneau)

About the ATIA Board of Directors

The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is governed by a member-elected board of directors which guides the Association’s priorities as the state’s leading nonprofit membership association for the Alaska travel industry. The board of directors approves ATIA’s annual budget and takes action on issues important to tourism businesses and partners. Made up of members representing small and large tourism businesses and different sectors of the travel industry, the board is comprised of regional representatives, including elected directors from the Arctic, Interior, Southwest, Southcentral, and Southeast regions of the state. Directors also are elected to At-Large and Outside seats. In 2023, the ATIA board of directors voted to create a dedicated seat for a member of a federally recognized tribe in Alaska or a shareholder of an Alaska Native Corporation.

Declarations of Candidacy

If you are interested in running for the ATIA Board of Directors, please review the Board Service Expectations and submit the Declaration of Candidacy form below by 5:00pm Alaska Time on Thursday, August 15, 2024. 

Board of Directors Service Expectations

ATIA Mission Statement
The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) will be the leading industry organization promoting Alaska as a top visitor destination, communicating and promoting the Alaskan tourism industry as one of the state’s major economic forces, and will be the respected voice of the industry for the growth of the industry, while remaining stewards of the state’s natural resources, cultures and Alaska’s unique quality of life.

Overview of Board Service
The board typically meets 4 times a year in person with remote participation options, though we strongly encourage in-person attendance. The first meeting is the annual retreat which is usually two days in November or December. It is scheduled this year for December 3-4. Regular meetings are usually one day each in February, June, and August. There are two short organizational meetings held at the annual convention in October, this year on October 22-24. Meetings typically move around the state between Juneau, Fairbanks, and Anchorage, with occasional visits to other communities.  

ATIA asks board members to attend the annual convention, miss no more than 2 board meetings each year and commit to serving on 2 committees. Those include finance, government relations, tourism policy & planning, marketing, board development, cultural enrichment, and awards. Committee meetings are usually one hour long and held via zoom with the exception of marketing which usually meets in person for one full day prior to board meetings.

Travel costs to board meetings are the responsibility of board members.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide fiduciary oversight including review operating budgets and perform regular performance and salary reviews for the president & CEO.
  • Provide ongoing strategic advice and counsel to the president & CEO.
  • Maintain the integrity of the organization by following ethical standards, best practices, and making decisions as a collective body. Board members exercise authority as a whole, not as individuals.
  • Support continuous board improvement through board evaluations and other efforts.
  • Serve on at least two board committees of the association.
  • Contribute talent, time, and treasure to ATIA in support of the ATIA mission and vision.
  • Make ATIA the priority during meetings and activities related to it.
  • Adhere to ATIA’s conflicts of interest statement.
  • Be a conduit for connections to partner organizations, individuals, and resources.
  • Refrain from making special requests of the staff.
  • Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings. Be informed about the association’s work, programs, services, and policies.

Board Participation and Engagement Opportunities
In addition to board meeting and committee participation, board members will have other opportunities to be active with the organization, through events and member engagement. The president and CEO will inform board members of upcoming needs in support of fundraising, advocacy, public relations, or additional efforts.

By completing the below information I certify that I am representing a business that is an ATIA member in good standing, and request my name be placed on the election ballot for a seat on the Alaska Travel Industry Association's (ATIA) Board of Directors for the region I select below. All terms are 3-year, unless otherwise noted. 
Region:
The following seats are up for reelection this year. Please select one:
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Please provide a candidate statement up to 150 words for publication in ATIA’s e-ballot information. Candidate statements and photos will also be included on the ATIA website at AlaskaTIA.org. 
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