How is the Washington Map Society run?
The WMS is an all-volunteer society and has no paid employees. A board of officers and directors are nominated by a committee composed of non-board members. WMS members interested in serving on the board should make this known to the nominations committee. Elections are held at the annual business meeting each spring. A president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer are elected by name. By custom, the vice-president acts as Program Chairman. The previous year’s president is automatically a board member. Appointed by the board are the journal editor, membership chair, Ristow Prize chair, and other portfolios as needed.
