WAPA ELECTIONS FOR 2025!

The Woodland Area Pickleball Association (WAPA) is a volunteer-run organization governed by an elected Board of Directors (BOD) and appointed members-at-large. 

WAPA conducts a general election in January of each year to elect the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer to terms that begin on April 1 according to Article 4 of the WAPA Bylaws.
 

The schedule for the current election cycle is as follows:

• Dec 1 - Jan 7, 2025 – Collecting Declarations of candidacy 

• Jan 7 – 16, 2025 – Submission of Candidate Bios and Photos

• Jan 17 - 31, 2025 – Voting on nominated candidates

• Mid-Feb, 2025 – Announce results to WAPA membership

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Description of Elected Positions:

• President. The President shall: 

  • Be the chief executive officer of the Association. 

  • Have general supervision and provide direction of the affairs of the Association, subject to the control of the BOD.  

  • Preside at all meeting of the members and the BOD, or designate substitute to preside.  

  • Serve as primary liaison between WAPA and the City of Woodland or designate alternative liaison. 

  • Submit court reservations for events

  • Inquiries regarding court maintenance or improvements 

  • POC for Parks and Rec events.  

  • Coordinate with Parks and Rec Committee.  

  • Sign up on email list for Parks and Rec Committee Agendas 

  • Coordinate distribution of tasks for other BOD members 

  • Respond to questions for the BOD on dedicated WhatsApp channel 

  • Schedule regular BOD meetings and as many ad-hoc meetings as needed 

  • Network and collaborate with local Pickleball pros, organizations, and facilities.  
     

• Vice President The Vice President shall: 

  • Lead fundraising activities for WAPA 

  • Network with supporting businesses / organizations 
     

• Secretary. The Secretary shall: 

  • Prepare and keep minutes of all meetings of the BOD and members. 

  • Enforce Robert's Rules of Order. 

  • Prepare minutes and provide them to the general membership. 

  • Maintain a set of the operative, updated Bylaws. 

  • Update Bylaws if a revision is approved. (Article 13) 

  • Maintain an archive of all Association Bylaws, Association meeting minutes and entity documents. 

  • Regularly check and respond to contact channels, ie. email, mail. 

  • Prepare & submit tax and nonprofit filings for the Association. 

  • Supplemental BOD elected and member at large duty statements, approved 9/2024 

  • Maintain insurance for members. 
     

• Treasurer. The Treasurer shall:

  • Be responsible for depositing cash/check payments into the bank.