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Leadership

We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history. - Sonia Johnson

The Process

The Process for nominations and elections to leadership positions for Chicago Area NAWBO is set forth in the Chapter Bylaws. The process is summarized below.

NAWBO Leadership Call For Nominations

In January of each year a nomination form is mailed to all active members. Traditionally it has been included in the January Bulletin. Typically leaders submit nominations on their own behalf. Any member may nominate another member; such nominees, however, must consent in writing prior to consideration by the Nominating Committee.

The nomination form, in its guidelines for completion, typically lists the open board positions and requests the following information:

Members who have not previously served in a leadership position are strongly encouraged to apply.

 Yes, I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors. I am interested in the following position(s).
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 Yes, I am interested in serving as a Committee Chair. I am interested in the following committee(s).
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 I am interested in joining the following committee(s)
Note: many of the listed committees will begin their work in July 2008
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 I need more information on the position(s) of
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Name:__________________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________________

On a separate sheet, list any NAWBO committees on which you have served, as well as your dates of service.

Also include information such as special skills and/or experience, names of Chapter members to act as references, or any other information you feel is relevant.

Everyone wishing to hold a leadership position for the 2008/2009 NAWBO year, including current board directors and committee chairs, must complete and submit this form.

Deadline For Submitting Nominations

Nominations must be submitted to the designated recipient by March 1 of the respective year.

Nominating Committee is Constituted

The Nominating Committee shall be comprised of the President, President-elect, four Active Members who shall not be current members of the Board of Directors, and a Leadership Scout.

1. The President with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors shall appoint the members of the Nominating Committee.
2. The President shall call the first meeting of the Nominating Committee.
3. At this first meeting, the Chair of the Nominating Committee shall be chosen by a majority vote of the Nominating Committee members present at the meeting.

No one serving on the Nominating Committee may be nominated for any elected position by that Committee.

Interviews Are Conducted By The Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee interviews each person who has consented to nomination either personally or by telephone.

Candidates Slated

The Nominating Committee shall slate one candidate for each vacant office.

Slate Distributed To Membership For Vote

The slate shall be submitted to the membership in May of the Chapter year. Traditionally the slate has been distributed in the May Bulletin.

The Voting Process

Members shall have 30 days from the receipt of the slate to respond to the slate. If 25% of the voting members object to a candidate, an alternate candidate will be presented by the Nominating Committee.

The previous year's President-Elect shall automatically become President of the chapter without further vote.

Selection of the Committee Chairs

The incoming President is charged with selection and appointment of Committee Chairs.

Announcement Of New Leadership Team

The Announcement of the results of the election of the Board of Directors and the selected Committee Chairs is distributed in June of the respective year.

Leadership Team Installation Dinner

The Leadership Team is installed at a formal dinner meeting of the organization.