Member Voting Procedure
Electronic voting for the 2025 OHI Board of Directors election will open on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and close on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Each active voting member is entitled to ONE (1) vote
- Eligible voters are OHI campground members in good standing.
- Please note: Associates, suppliers, member benefit providers, and Business Forum members are not eligible to vote in the Board election per OHI’s governing documents.
Your voice matters—and your vote helps shape the future of OHI. Through your participation, we ensure strong leadership and a thriving outdoor hospitality community.
Before voting opens, each voting member will receive a voter validation email confirming the following:
- That they are the designated voter for their membership;
- Their first and last name;
- Their preferred email address where the ballot will be sent, from ohi-membership@ohi.org.
**When received, please review this email carefully to ensure your information is accurate before the election begins.
When the time comes, make your voice heard and help guide the future of the outdoor hospitality industry!
About the OHI Board
The OHI Board consists of twenty members elected at-large by the OHI voting members. This includes the Officers of OHI, whom the Board of Directors elects. OHI Board and Officer roles and responsibilities are defined in ARTICLE VI and VII of the OHI Bylaws.
The Commitment to Board Service:
- The OHI Board’s primary role is strategic oversight and guidance.
- The Board governs; the staff manages day-to-day operations.
- Effective Board members are:
- Well-informed about OHI’s mission, vision, governing documents, finances, and strategic priorities.
- Active participants in Board meetings and discussions.
- Supporters of membership efforts and advocates for both OHI and the outdoor hospitality industry.
- The OHI Board is comprised of 20 at-large members.
- Members may serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.
- Board meetings are held:
- Twice annually — once in the spring and twice during OHCE in the fall.
- Special-called meetings may be scheduled when time-sensitive decisions are needed.
- Occasionally, Board members may be asked to:
- Represent OHI at external events or
- Support special projects that align with the Board’s strategic role.
- Board service is volunteer-based.
- However, Board members are reimbursed for expenses related to travel and meeting attendance.
- Board members must uphold three core duties:
- Duty of Care: Make decisions thoughtfully and in the best interest of the entire organization.
- Duty of Loyalty: Remain faithful to OHI, avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Duty of Obedience: Follow and uphold the organization’s governing documents.
