Help Set the Course for Ocean Observing in the Gulf of Mexico

Nominate yourself or a colleague to the GCOOS Board of Directors before Friday

Did you know that you have the opportunity to help set the course for ocean observing in the Gulf of Mexico simply by serving on the GCOOS Board of Directors? GCOOS is accepting nominations for the board through this Friday, March 29. GCOOS members will be electing two members from the private sector, and one representative each from the government, academic and outreach/education sectors.

The Board's Role

The GCOOS Board of Directors:

• Sets policy and provides direction to the Executive Director, including revising bylaws as needs arise;
• Establishes and maintains the organizational structure, including approving appointments to committees and task teams;
• Approves budgets, the business model, proposals and endorsements requested by members.

Make a Nomination

• Click here to confirm that the person nominated is a member of GCOOS or affiliated with a member organization. If a nominee is not a Member or a Member’s representative, they can request membership via Executive Director Dr. Jorge Brenner, Jorge.Brenner@GCOOS.org.
• Confirm that the person/people named are willing to serve as Board member(s) if elected.
• Indicate the sector for which the person is being nominated (government, academic, industry, or education and outreach).
• Provide a short biography (two-to-three paragraphs) detailing their work and interests as related to GCOOS.
• Email Board nominations to the 2024 Elections Officers Jennifer Vreeland-Dawson at Jen.Vreeland@GCOOS.org  and Dr. Xinping Hu at xinping.hu@tamucc.edu.

About Board Service

• Terms are three years and begin at the autumn Board meeting (usually held in September/October);
• The Board typically meets twice annually in person, and holds virtual meetings every two months; the Board may also be called to meet when priority situations arise;
• Board Members are not paid; however expenses related to GCOOS in-person Board meetings are reimbursed (unless a federal employee);
• Self-nominations are welcome.

Key Dates

• March 29: Nominations close
• April 2: Ballots sent to electors
• April 19: Voting ends