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Call for Nominations: Board of Directors – 2025 Election

The Silver State Chess Association (SSCA) is now accepting nominations for four (4) Director positions on its Board of Directors. These positions will be filled through an election in 2025. The following seats are open:

  • Two (2) Directors representing Southern Nevada
  • One (1) Director representing Northern Nevada
  • One (1) At-Large Director

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for nomination, individuals must meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Be at least 18 years old
  2. Be a current member in good standing of the United States Chess Federation (USCF)
  3. Reside in the state of Nevada and have a Nevada mailing address:
  • Southern Nevada Directors must reside in Clark, Nye, Lincoln, or Esmeralda counties
  • Northern Nevada Directors must reside in Washoe, Humboldt, Elko, Pershing, Storey, Churchill, Lander, Eureka, White Pine, Lyon, Douglas, or Mineral counties, or in Carson City
  • At-Large Directors may reside in any part of Nevada

Nomination Process

Eligible individuals may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. Each nomination must include:

  • Full name of the nominee
  • County of residence and the seat being sought (Southern NV, Northern NV, or At-Large)
  • USCF ID number
  • A statement confirming the nominee meets all eligibility criteria

Please send nominations by email to:
info@silverstatechess.org

Nomination Deadline: July 7, 2025

Election Process

The election will take place shortly after the nomination period ends. Ballots will be distributed to eligible voting members via mail or email.

Term of Office

Elected Directors will serve a term of two (2) years.

We encourage all qualified individuals who are passionate about promoting chess in Nevada to consider serving on the SSCA Board.