Elections

Elections are held in the summer, with results announced at the NAGW conference. Odd-numbered region board positions are up for election in odd-numbered years, even-numbered region board positions are up for election in even-numbered years. If you have any questions regarding the election process, email [email protected].

Board Member Requirements

Board member positions are a two-year term starting on Nov 1 in the year you are elected. Board members are expected to do the following:

• Maintain your NAGW membership
• Participate in conference call meetings (one to two hours every two weeks—currently scheduled on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. CST)
  • Note: Each board member incurs long distance charges however a VoIP toll-free option is available.
• Attend two formal meetings every year at conference site (one pre-conference planning session and one at the NAGW annual conference)
• Work on tasks relating to NAGW business, usually as a member of at least two committees
• Attend the annual NAGW Conference (no conference registration charge for Board members)

2020 Election Timeline

• Nominations accepted: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 24
• Review and certify nominations: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
• Member voting: Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 21  Wednesday, August 5 - Wedesday, August 26
• Annual members meeting: Thursday, September 24 (winners introduced to members)