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)
2019 Election Timeline
- Nominations accepted: Monday, July 1 – Friday, July 19
- Review and certify nominations: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26
- Member voting: Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 16 Wednesday, July 31 – Tuesday, August 20
- Annual members meeting: Thursday, September 19 (winners introduced to members)
