2026 PAVO Board of Director Elections
PURPOSE: The 2026 election will determine two (2) positions on the PAVO Board of Directors: President/President-Elect and Director-at-Large. A brief description of the duties for each of these positions can be found below. Members can access an electronic version of the current PAVO Bylaws from the MEMBERSHIP tab.
INSTRUCTIONS: A completed nomination packet includes the candidate's volleyball resumé, letter of application indicating why the candidate would be a good board member, and a professional head shot.
SUBMIT COMPLETED NOMINATION PACKETS to Karen McNaught, Chair of the PAVO Nominating Committee, interim.director@pavo.org by 5:00 pm CT on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Questions related to the positions or election process should be directed to Katy Meyer, PAVO Executive Director, at executive.director@pavo.org.
Position and Description
President/President Elect (for the term of 2028-2029)
In accordance with PAVO Bylaws:
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Article 6.1 – the President shall have the duties and responsibilities as described in Articles 6.1.1.1 through 6.1.1.19 of the PAVO Bylaws;
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Article 6.2.1.1 President: After serving one (1) year as President-Elect (1/1/2027 through 12/31/2027) . . ., the successful candidate shall serve a term of two (2) years as President (1/1/2028 through 12/31/2029).
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Article 6.2.1.3 (Past President) stating: When the President completes service in office, she or he remains on the Board for one (1) year as Past President (1/1/2030 through 12/31/2030).
The position of PAVO President of the Board of Directors is not term limited.
Director-at-Large (for the term of 1/1/2027 - 12/31/2029)
The elected director is expected to represent the Members and fulfill the responsibilities under PAVO Bylaws Article 6.1.8. The elected director will serve a 3-year term (1/1/2027 through 12/31/2029). The primary duties of a Director-at-Large include (not exhaustive):
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Solicit input, concerns, issues, questions, opinions, and feedback from Members and Affiliated Boards.
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Represent Member perspectives to the Board.
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Monitor Member and Affiliated Board trends.
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Communicate regularly with Affiliated Board leadership to ensure Affiliated Board compliance with PAVO procedures, policies, and guidelines.
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As requested by the President, assist in planning and organizing the PAVO annual convention to ensure its programs, meetings, and activities broadly benefit Members.
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Write articles for the PAVO newsletter as requested by the President, President-Elect/Past President/Interim Director.
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Ensure consistent and timely communication of pertinent information to Members and Affiliated Boards.
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Assist with special projects assigned by the President.
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Support other Directors with program-related projects.
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Attend the annual Board of Directors meeting.
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Report on activities at least annually to the Board.
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Perform such other relevant functions as requested by the Board or as necessary or appropriate to advance PAVO goals and purposes.
The position of a PAVO Director-at-Large is term limited to 2 consecutive 3-year terms.