NSSEA Call for Leadership Nominations

NSSEA members play an important role in choosing the future leaders of our Association. To become an NSSEA volunteer leader, you may nominate yourself or have another NSSEA member do so for you.

Applicants should submit the following:

• Nomination Ballot Form (PDF). To view this file you will need the Adobe Acrobat software. If you do not have the software, you can download it for free from www.Adobe.com.
  
• A brief statement outlining their qualifications and also indicating three measurable goals or changes they would like to see implemented by NSSEA.
  
• If you re nominating someone else, please check with the individual first to be sure he or she is willing and able to serve.
  
• Nomination forms must be returned to NSSEA headquarters by July 1.
  

If you would like to nominate someone or would like to serve yourself, please contact Bill Duffy at bduffy@nssea.org. You may email application materials (recommended) to Bill or fax them to (301) 495-3330.

The overall NSSEA Leadership Nominations includes the following processes:

• All nominations are presented to the Nominating Committee, which must fill a limited number of vacancies from a long list of qualified nominees.
  
• The Nominating Committee will compile a slate of candidates at its meeting in September based on the nominations received. The Committee members consider many factors when selecting a candidate for each of the positions. Some of the factors considered included:
  • member category,
  • geography,
  • company size,
  • and experienced in and knowledge of the industry.
• Lack of past service or experience is no necessarily a drawback, in that many of the nominees are chosen for the fresh perspective that they can bring to their position.
  
• Because emphasis is placed on keeping the leadership positions balanced, some otherwise qualified candidates may not be selected.
  
• Names not selected for nomination will be placed in a pool of names for member volunteers to be called upon for future service. Please be assured, every member nominated for a position is given serious consideration.
  
• This new slate of nominees will be published in the November/December issue of Essentials magazine.
  
• The nominees are presented on a ballot during the Annual Business Meeting at the next Ed Expo Show.
  
• Voting is conducted by ballot, unless the process is suspended by unanimous vote of those present, in which case a voice vote is taken. Nominations may also be made from the floor at that time.
  
• Aside from the Board, Committee, and Council vacancies listed here, nominations are also being accepted for the David McCurrach Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to active members who have exhibited dedication to the Association or contributed special or outstanding service over the years. Nominees may not currently hold a leadership position and previous NSSEA leadership experience is not necessary.

The Nominating Committee itself is made up of two most recent Past Chairs and current Chair of the Board and two dealers, tow suppliers, and one independent manufacturers representative-at-large elected by the Board of Directors to serve for a two-year term.

For a current list of the Nominating Committee members click here, or refer to your 2007 NSSEA Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide for the School Market.