2025-2026 ABSF Board of Director Elections

Become an American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Board Member!

Any member of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation can submit a nomination form and get on the ballot for the 2025 ABSF Board of Directors election. We need passionate, active outdoor enthusiasts to ensure the health and development of the American Birkebeiner organization. We encourage members with a passion for mountain biking, trail running, hiking, and nordic skiing, to consider running for the Board of Directors.

How to Become a Candidate:

Apply by 4:00pm CT, on June 27, 2025

1. Become a member of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, if you aren’t already: www.birkie.com/membership
2. Submit a candidate application form online, by mail, or in-person from June 2, 2025 to June 27, 2025 by 4pm CT.
   • Paper applications can be mailed to:
     American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
     Attn: Louise Droessler
     PO Box 911
     Hayward, WI 54843

How to Vote for Members of the ABSF Board of Directors:

1. Become a member of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, if you aren’t already: www.birkie.com/membership
2. The official voting period is July 1, 2025 to July 28, 2025 @ 5pm CDT.
3. Members* will receive an email with a link to vote online on July 1. If you are unable or unwilling to vote online, you may vote in person at the Birkie office in Hayward, WI or by mail.
   • To download a paper voting form, click here (link will become active on July 1, 2025).
   • Paper ballots must be received by July 28, 2025 @ 5pm CT to be counted in the election.
   • Paper ballots can be mailed to:
     American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
     Attn: Louise Droessler
     PO Box 911
     Hayward, WI 54843

*If you become a member after voting opens, you will receive an email after you become a member prompting you to vote.