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Thank you for your interest in AZA Committee service. Please complete this form to share the committee(s) you are interested in joining as well as your personal statement. To complete your application you must also send your current resume (pdf format) to committees@aza.org by Wednesday, May 1.

Committee appointments are determined by the Chair-Elect of the AZA Board of Directors. Decisions will be shared in August, with service terms beginning October 1, 2024.

*If you currently serve on a committee and are in your first term, you do not need to reapply for service.

Questions? Contact Jessica Heckendorn at Committees@aza.org or 301-244-3341.

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* 1. Applicant Information

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* 2. Please select up to three committees of interest, ranking your choices in order of preference. To learn more about each committee visit https://www.aza.org/committees.
* For Bylaws and Standing Committees, AZA individual membership is required for service.

  1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Advancement
Animal Health*
Animal Population Management*
Animal Welfare*
Annual Conference Program*
Aquarium Affairs
Aquatic Sustainability
Business Operations
Conservation Education*
Diversity*
Government Affairs*
Honors and Awards*
Human Resources
Marketing*
AZA Membership*
Professional Development*
Public Relations*
Research & Technology
Safety*
Trends
Volunteer Management
Wildlife Conservation*

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* 3. Please share how your interests, background, and skills align with the committee(s) you selected and how you hope to contribute to the work of the committee(s).

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* 4. If not selected for one of the committees indicated above, I am interested in and would consider serving on another committee where needed.

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* 5. I understand the obligations and time (attendance at meetings/conference calls/ongoing projects) involved in committee service. If selected for service on a Standing or Bylaws Committee, I will maintain individual membership in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) throughout my term. Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs must maintain membership at the Professional Fellow level. For information on membership, visit www.aza.org/individual-membership.

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* 6. I have the support and approval of my Director/CEO to apply for and serve on an AZA Committee.

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* 7. I will send a copy of my resume (pdf format) to committees@aza.org by Wednesday, May 1, to support my application.

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