Venturing Officer Association (VOA) Officer Elections
Four youth officers run the Venturing Officers Association. The officers take the lead in driving the council Venturing program, making it a great experience for youth and adults. The officers plan the council Venturing events (e.g., Venturing Challenge) and run the Venturing Forums. The officers are elected each year at the Venturing Banquet before dinner.
Requirements (from the council Venturing By-Laws)
Any registered youth member of any crew/ship in the council shall be eligible to run for any office of the association, so long as the following conditions are met:
- Not reached the age of 20 years at the time of the election.
- No individual may hold more than one district or council office.
- Any candidate, who runs and is elected to a second office, must resign from the first office within 30 days.
- Must reside within the geographical boundaries of SHAC during their entire term of office, including time at post-high school educational institutions, but excluding time spent at any long-term Scouting program (e.g., summer camp, Sea Base, Northern Tier, Philmont, Bechtel Summit)
- Must have approval from registered Crew Advisor or Skipper.
- Must be a registered Venturer in the SHAC Venturing program for a minimum of six (6) months prior to the election.
- Must agree to attend a council Venturing Cabinet Seminar within two (2) months after the election.
- Term limits:
- Three years total (consecutive or non-consecutive).
- Cannot hold the same office more than twice within the three-year limit.
A photo should be sent with the nomination to the Venturing Advisor so election posts can be made on the SHAC Venturing social media pages prior to the election.
About Venturing Officer Association (VOA) Elections
Venturing Officer Association (VOA) elections are held before the Venturing Banquet. The council Venturing committee is run by three youth officers: council venturing president, vice-president of program, and vice-president of administration.
Nomination Form
If you are interested in running for office, or if you would like to nominate someone to run for office, complete the nomination form.
Candidate
(self-nominations are allowed)