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The JETAA Chicago Leadership is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone in our community. To learn more review our Community Conduct & Agreements.


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We invite the JETAA Chicago membership to join us for our 2024 JETAA Chicago officer elections at our March Open Board Meeting (OBM) on Monday, March 4th from 6:30-7:30 pm CST! Even if you can't attend the meeting, we would still appreciate if you could take a few minutes to cast your ballot and help vote in the next generation of JETAA Chicago leadership!


Please see election details below:


The platforms submitted by the 2024 candidates can be reviewed here!


Sign up to receive your ballot here!


For those interested in participating in the election, here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • You must be a member of JETAA Chicago and its subchapters, claiming residency in Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin, to vote. You will be asked to confirm your status when completing your ballot.

  • All votes will be cast online using an electronic ballot. Sign up here to receive your ballot.

  • Our elections are being monitored by an impartial third party from outside our chapter.

  • You do not need to attend the OBM to vote.

  • Voting will be open from 12:00PM CST until 7:30PM CST on Monday, 3/4. The incoming/continuing officers will be announced at the OBM after this time.

For details on each officer position, please see the descriptions here.


Sign up to receive your ballot and/or attend the OBM here!

If you have any questions about the process, contact us at info@jetaachicago.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

 
 
 

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It is election time! Elections are Monday, March 4th, so come take part and have your voice heard as we kick off the 2024-2025 term!


Interested in stepping up to help guide our local community? Or just wanting to participate in the democratic process? Check out all of the details for the 2024 JETAA Chicago Officer Elections below.


For those interested, here is a quick timeline for the next month:

  • Complete this form to indicate your interest in running by Monday, February 12.

  • Submit your platform by Friday, February 23 (you will receive the submission link once you have completed the previous form).

  • Platforms for all candidates will be shared with the community on Friday, March 1.

  • Sign up for the March 4 meeting to receive your electronic ballot.

  • Attend the open board meeting on Monday, March 4. Alumni will have the opportunity to ask questions of the candidates then.

  • Polls will be open from 12PM to 7PM CST on Monday, March 4, and results will be announced shortly after!

Prior to submitting your interest, please take a moment to review the Community Norms and Agreements. All officers are expected to embody these guidelines as leaders and work to cultivate a community built on equitable practices and respectful behavior that fosters belonging at all times.


All members of JETAA Chicago and its sub-chapters are eligible to vote in the elections, and as always, all positions are open and any member of our community may run. And for our Indiana sub-chapter, JETAA is also looking for an alumni interested in stepping in as a sub-chapter representative who can help organize their local alumni community and be a point of contact for Illinois and Wisconsin!


For details on each, please see the descriptions here. And please, feel free to reach out to current board members as well. We can be reached at info@jetaachicago.com and all of our emails are on the JETAA Chicago website, if you have any questions.


Full details for participating in the elections will be shared later this month. We hope to see you soon!

 
 
 

Thank you to all who attended our Open Board Meeting last night, cast your vote in our officer elections, or ran for a position. Our community is stronger when more voices are heard, so your presence is appreciated!


We are proud to present your 2023-2024 Leadership Team:


PRESIDENT - GABRIEL CORONADO

VICE PRESIDENT - LARA (ZARA) ESPINOZA

TREASURER - TYLER BLAZ

SECRETARY - RURIK TYWONIW

PHILANTHROPY COORDINATOR - SHEILA BURT

MARKETING COORDINATOR - ALEXIS PALMER

OUTREACH COORDINATOR - CONSTANCE JUDD


Congratulations to you all!



As always, JETAA Chicago is here to serve our local community. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.


In addition, the following positions are still open: Activities Coordinator, Networking Coordinator and Junior Treasurer. If you are interested in learning more about these open positions, please reach out to us at info@jetaachicago.com.

 
 
 

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