2025 Sherwood Forest Association Board of Directors

The nominations process for the Sherwood Forest Association (SFA) Board of Directors is now active.

Nominations for the positions listed above will be accepted until May 31, 2024. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit completed applications prior to the Sherwood Forest Annual Community Meeting on May 14, 2024.

Candidates who submit complete applications before the Annual Community Meeting will be acknowledged at the meeting and will have an opportunity to connect with residents afterward for discussion.

A. Formal SFA Nominations Committee – Nomination Process Timeline

• SFA BOD Candidate Interest Period: January 1 – May 31

• Nominations Committee Paperwork Submission Deadline: May 31

• Selections Process: June 1 – August 31 (Community ballot if more than five eligible candidates apply to serve)

• Voting Process for Election of Board of Directors Officers: September 9

B. Eligibility

• Any resident within Sherwood Forest who is in good financial standing with both SFA membership dues and the special assessment district tax is eligible to apply for an officer or committee position.

• In specific instances, the Executive Board of Directors reserves the ability to make exceptions and waive this requirement.

• Active participation includes, but is not limited to:

  • Regular attendance at community meetings

  • Active and consistent involvement in annual strategic planning sessions

  • Completion of assignments

  • Participation in volunteer activities scheduled and hosted by the approved SFA Events Committee

C. Submission Requirements

Candidates must submit the following:

• Updated CV/Resume

• Current Photo (Headshot)

• Short Bio

• Acceptable formats for required candidate responses:

  • Nomination Letter/Candidate Statement

  • Video Recording (12 min max)

D. Candidate Responses

All submissions should address the following:

1. The reason you would like to serve in the designated role(s).

2. Experiences that will help you succeed in the role(s), with an example you are most proud of.

3. Ideas for strengthening SFA and ensuring its continued growth and service to the Sherwood Forest community.

4. How you plan to balance your commitment to the SFA Board while continuing to thrive in your personal and professional life.

5. Identify one asset in the Sherwood Forest community that is not being fully utilized and has the potential to improve residents' quality of life. Describe your plan of action to advocate for change regarding that asset, including how you will partner with board committees and engage residents of all ages to facilitate change.

Please email submissions to: nominations@sherwoodforestdetroit.org