We invite individuals who are passionate about our mission and committed to supporting the association's growth, governance, and community impact to consider serving or to nominate a qualified candidate. Board members play an important role in providing strategic leadership, advocacy, and stewardship to help advance our work. We encourage nominations from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and areas of expertise.

Commitment, integrity, and collaboration are the qualities we value in a Board member.  Elections will be held as soon as the slate of candidates has been confirmed.

With over 750 members, our Association is primarily run by a handful of volunteers and has been for nearly 30 years!

The association’s continual growth in membership is evidence of the value BCTA/NA provides, and congruent with that is our need for more members to facilitate and manage the expanded functions.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the association but we need the support of more members to sustain it. Click here to step forward and meet the moment.  

Currently we have several openings on the Board and in Committees, and we are operating at a disadvantage without the full complement to staff the open positions. If just 10 percent of our 750 members come onboard to volunteer, much could be accomplished.

The Board is an operational Board with responsibilities in addition to governance. Board members will be asked to lead or contribute to a committee. 

The process for Board candidacy is as follows:

Requirements: RCST or Teacher member in good standing

If interested then:

• Connect with a Board member to learn more, and understand the process for becoming a candidate.
• Visit a Board meeting, which are held on the first Friday of each month from 12-2pm PST/3-5pm EST via Zoom.
• Expectations for Board membership will be provided; any questions answered.
• Submit a letter of intent for Board candidacy giving background, skills/experience etc...

Voting procedures:

• Members may self-nominate or may be invited by a Board member to become a candidate.
• An election will be held using a secure online voting platform.
• Voting results will be validated by the Board Treasurer and Board Secretary.
• Candidacy must be established by July 15.
• Election will be two weeks after all nominees are verified.
• An election will be held using a secure online voting platform.
• Board term would begin September 1, 2026.

We encourage any member interested in offering their time and skills to contact us to learn more about volunteering.

If you would like to be added or know someone you'd like on the candidates list, please submit a nomination application here. 

Click on the following link for more information on Board Member Expectations and Committee Opportunities.

We thank you for your help tending this garden. Click here to roll up your sleeves.  Let’s get to work! 

With respect and care,

The BCTA/NA Board of Directors