SDLL Board of Directors Election Process
South Durham Little League (SDLL) is an all-volunteer organization providing Little League Baseball® and Little League Softball® programs for more than 1,100+ players (ages 4-16) annually. Parents and others are needed to volunteer their time and talents to help ensure the success of the league by helping with the following activities: coaching coordination, player safety, registration, finances, field maintenance, fundraising, business/legal management, equipment management, uniform orders, team pictures, scheduling (teams, umpires, etc.), communications, social media, information technology and data management.
Serving as a member of the SDLL Board of Directors is a rewarding experience. A strong baseball or softball background is not required. Board Members must attend monthly meetings and are expected to assist with league-wide functions such as player evaluations, SlugFest, equipment distribution, field maintenance and serve on committees when called upon. Board Members are asked to serve a two (2) year term, and the number of coaches serving on the Board of Directors shall not exceed a minority of total Board Members.
New Board of Directors Appointment Process
In September 2022, the SDLL Board of Directors voted to eliminate the position of Member-at-large on the SDLL Board of Directors. Therefore, anyone interested in a position on the Board of Directors must indicate their preference and any applicable skills/talents that would pertain to the position(s) they are applying for on the Board.
Starting as an "Observer/Shadowing" Role in January:
- Starting in January 2024, all newly elected Board Members shall serve in an "elect" or "observer/shadowing" role as part of the SDLL Board of Directors. Participation in league-wide events and some Board Meetings are still required however, voting and the "official start" of the term of office shall occur on July 1. Board Members shall serve in the "elect" or "observer/shadowing" role that works directly with the current Board Member in the position for the first six months. An exception to this requirement is if there is a vacancy with the SDLL Board of Director position or if the elected Board Director is currently a member of the SDLL Board.
- Last 6 Months of Board Director Position: During the final 6 months of the term, each Board Member shall mentor/train the newly elected or incoming Board Member to provide greater continuity from year-to-year.
Election Process Timeline
- Applications are due on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.
- The SDLL Nominating Committee will slate candidates for Board Positions (December 1-30, 2024).
- SDLL Members* will vote on candidates for office via online ballot (January 1-15, 2025).
- SDLL Board of Directors certifies the election during a regularly scheduled board meeting in January 2025.
*Members are defined as those individuals who were background checked to be volunteers in the year 2024
Term of Board of Director Positions
- Terms of office (except for the President-elect position) shall be as stated in the chart below.
- An announcement of new Board of Director appointments shall be made by no later than January 2025.
Board of Directors Application
The SDLL Board of Director application was due on November 30, 2023. We encourage you to check back in fall of 2024 for open positions beginning July 2025.
Board of Director Positions Available for 2024-2026
The following SDLL Board of Director positions are open for the 2024-2026 terms. Links to each job description can be found below:
Questions & Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns about the application or any of the available Board of Director positions, please feel free to contact SDLL President, Kathleen Harrell ([email protected]).