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2026-2027 JETAA USA Country Representative Platforms (TBA)

Elections

Do you want to run for JETAA USA Country Representative?

It’s time for 2026-2027 Country Representative (CR) Elections!

Do you know someone interested in contributing to the JETAA community on a deeper level?

Serving as a CR is a fantastic opportunity to help the 19 Chapters of JETAA USA connect and work together. Every CR brings their unique talents and interests to support JETAA Chapter Officers, JET alumni, and serve as a liaison with other JETAA ecosystem stakeholders.

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All three CR positions are available for the 2026-2027 CR Term.
Current CRs that have not reached the 5-year maximum term limit may choose to run for an additional term, but all interested candidates are welcome and encouraged to run each year. With all that said, JETAA USA is looking for great candidates to run in this year’s election.  The CR term is one year (April 1 - March 31) and is determined by a vote of all JETAA USA Chapters.

Running for JETAA USA CR:
To run for CR, you must meet all qualifications below and provide the following documents:

CR Election Documentation


JETAA USA Country Representative Chapter Endorsement Form

  1. Your chapter attestation of  your good standing and agreement to manage CR GiA funds provided by CLAIR as part of Chapter GiA activities.

    • Note: This is one form that needs to be signed by two officers, one of whom must be the chapter’s treasurer.

  2. Election Platform

    • 1-2 page statement outlining your goals for JETAA USA and generally appeals to the chapters in hopes of gaining their vote.

    • If it’s helpful, review platforms of current and former CRs.

  3. Your Headshot

    • Provide a clear and large resolution photo of yourself.

 

Qualifications to Run for CR (per JETAA USA Bylaws, Article VI, Section 6.2)

What makes a great CR?

  1. Demonstrate commitment to the Organization's purpose and objectives;

  2. Be able to commit to fulfilling all responsibilities of their position for the specified term;

  3. Be able to ensure that their responsibilities will not conflict with any existing responsibilities or obligations to their Chapter, if applicable; and be in good standing with JETAA USA.

 

Minimum Requirements for CRs:

  1. Be a former JET participant.

  2. Have served at least one complete term as a member of a Chapter's leadership;

  3. Have attended at least one JETAA USA National Conference as a Chapter delegate;

  4. Be a current member in good standing of a registered JETAA USA Chapter;

  5. Not intend to concurrently hold any officer, director, or other leadership position within a registered JETAA USA Chapter if elected; and

  6. Not hold membership concurrently with any other two Country Representatives in the same Chapter.

 

Primary Responsibilities of CRs (per JETAA USA Bylaws, Article VI, Section 6.3.1)

  1. Ensuring JETAA USA continues to fulfill its purpose by managing its business and affairs.

  2. Serving as the principal coordinators and liaisons between the JETAA USA Chapters, JETAA-International, other JET-affiliated organizations and groups, and official Japanese governmental organizations;

  3. Supporting registered Chapters and Chapters in Development in achieving and maintaining active status;

  4. Collaborating with the Board of Advisors to recruit and vet potential Advisors to fill vacancies and conduct service reviews for Advisor reappointments;

  5. Coordinating with the Chapter Council to plan and facilitate meetings; and

  6. Serving as the principal architects to oversee the planning and implementation of National Conferences and coordinate the planning and implementation of other conferences.

 

Additionally, we encourage interested candidates to review the expectations JETAA International sets for working with CRs.

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JETAA USA CR Information Session | Monday, January 26; 8:00 pm EST 

If you are considering running please register here for a CR Information Session on Monday, Jan 26 at 8pm EST via zoom. If you are not ready to be a CR but interested in getting involved in another way or running in the future, feel free to attend the session or reach out. This is an opportunity to ask questions, hear about the role and responsibilities and how this position functions at the national/ international level. We also recommend reading the CR Job Description and the JETAA USA Bylaws at jetaausa.com prior to the info session so you have a solid understanding of the way JETAA USA functions and what the purpose of the CR position is.

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If you are unable to make the JETAA USA CR Information Session or have other questions, please reach out to the 2026 Elections Officer, Stephen Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) (JETAADC, Member of the JETAA USA Board of Advisors, Former JETAANY Board of Directors, Former JETAANY Newsletter Editor, and Founder of JETwit.com) at elections@jetaausa.com.


Election Timeline

  • December 31 — Board of Advisors appoints Election Officer

  • January 20 — Election Officer makes call for platforms and required documents

  • January 26 — Country Represenative Role Information Session Q&A

  • February 12 — Platform submission period closes

  • February 12-14 — Election officer sends approved platforms to chapters and voting begins. Election Officer sends reminder for any pending votes.

  • February 29 — Voting closes

  • March 1 — Election Officer announces results, CR transition period begins

  • April 1 — New CR term begins

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