In 2008, AWBD will elect three At Large Trustees and Regional Representatives from the Gulf Coast, South Texas and West Texas regions.  The election for Trustees will be conducted at the opening General Session of the Annual Conference on Friday, July 18 in San Antonio.

To seek a leadership position on the Board of Trustees means you are willing to commit the time and energy necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this important role.  To help you understand some of the responsibilities and demands of the position, as well as the eligibility requirements, deadlines and required forms, the Nominating Committee has prepared a comprehensive information packet that should answer all your questions.  This material was presented at the Mid Winter Conference in the Nominating Committee Workshop.  Click here for a PDF version of that material and review it carefully.  If you have any questions after reviewing the material, contact the AWBD office.

Ready to run for an AWBD office?  If you meet the eligibility requirements, you now need to complete a Candidate Information Form, submit a photo to the AWBD office and obtain Resolutions from the AWBD member district or firm nominating you as a candidate.  Sample Resolutions are found in the Nominating Committee Workshop material. 

The Candidate Information Form can be printed out by clicking here for the printable form. Complete it and send to the AWBD office by the deadline.  If you prefer to fill it in and submit it online to the AWBD office, click here for the interactive Candidate Information Form.

May 1 – Deadline for receipt of Candidate Information Form and candidate’s photo for publication in the AWBD Journal.  This material must be received in the AWBD office by 4:30 p.m.

June 3 -  Deadline for receipt of Resolutions nominating candidate for AWBD Trustee position.  Resolutions must be received in the office by 4:30 p.m.  Certification of candidates and finalization of ballot position by the Nominating Committee also take place on June 3.

June 11 – Nominating Committee presents slate of Candidates to the Board of Trustees.

July 17 -  Campaigning opens at the Annual Conference in San Antonio.  Campaign regulations are contained in the Nominating Committee Workshop material (see PDF version above).

July 18 -  Candidate speeches at the opening General Session of the 2008 Annual Conference in San Antonio.  Campaigning concludes at the end of the General Session.  Voting by AWBD delegates takes place on July 18.

Jul 19 -  Introduction of the 2008 – 2009 Board of Trustees at the concluding luncheon of the Annual Conference.