2024-2025 Board of Directors Nomination

Dear ABA Member,

The Nominations Committee of the Asian Business Association (ABA) adopts the by-law procedures for nomination of candidates

for election to the ABA Board of Directors for the two-year term, 2024 & 2025.

Nine (9) positions will open at the end of this year. The Committee invites you to submit names of ABA Premium Members* in good standing who exemplify the leadership qualities you seek in an officer of a prominent association. Participating on the ABA Board of Directors is a privilege and honor which shall be accepted with full enthusiasm, integrity and accountability to serve the needs of ABA members and the Asian business owners in our community.    

All candidates will be expected to commit to the following:

  1. Uphold the mission statement and by-laws of ABA.
  2. Involve actively in the affairs of the ABA and take a proactive role in any ABA project he or she undertakes.
  3. Attend Board meetings (currently, the 2nd Wednesday of every other month, depending on the leadership) and ABA programs and functions regularly.
  4. Provide resources, including but not limited to products, services, contacts, as well as financial contributions.
  5. Take a leadership role in the growth of the Association and serve as a role model to association members and the business community.
  6. Cooperate with members of the Board and share knowledge that will be of benefit to the Association.
  7. Disclose present or potential conflicts of interest to the Board, and withdraw from participation in Association activity or decision making should a conflict of interest exist.
  8. Resign from the Board, in the event participation on the Board is such that he or she is unable to perform as a director or contribute to the Association.
  9. Contribute to the financial well-being of ABA by committing to a “Give or Get” minimum of $3,500 per year.
  10. Agree to abide by the Association’s Ethics Guidelines.

We encourage your support and participation in building the future of ABA by nominating qualifying members whom you believe can meet the criteria delineated above and posses the leadership qualities it takes to serve ABA and its members at large.

Please complete the nomination form and return it to the ABA office by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 22, 2023, either by Google Form, mail or by email at info@abala.org. Prior to the submission of the nomination form, please make sure that the candidate has accepted your nomination and agreed to prepare a Statement of Candidacy to be submitted with a current bio to ABA. In order to be considered a certified candidate, the nominee must have participated in at least four ABA events in the last 2 years at the time of application submission.

Please give careful thought in completing the nomination form and do not assume that the Nominations Committee has any knowledge of the nominee. It should be noted that submission of a nomination does not constitute automatic placement of the nominee on the ballot. The Nominations Committee will make the recommendation of candidates to the board. ABA Board of Director reserves the right to accept or deny any candidacy. Only Premium Members in good standing are qualified to vote. Please click here: ABA Nomination form – 2024 & 2025 to download the nomination form. You may also submit the application via google form.

The Nominations Committee is grateful for your support. If you have questions, please contact the ABA office at (213) 628-1222 or at info@abala.org.

Sincerely,
Nominations Committee
Queena Wei, Chair
Ben Pascual
Jason Kim

*Individuals of Asian ancestry and are principals or owners of their firms, and their paid membership has not expired.