Under the provisions of AFA's National Constitution, a maximum of six Leadership Development Directors may be elected to serve as full-fledged voting members of the Board. The Leadership Development Directors are elected for a two-year term by the Board of Directors, and are limited to serving one term. There will be three open positions when the incumbents complete their two-year terms at the end of September.

In order to compile a slate of nominees for these positions on the Board, you are invited to submit recommendations on the enclosed recommendation form. These individuals must be voting members of AFA and, of course, should be individuals you think would best qualify for service at the national level. They should have had some AFA experience at the local level, a deep and abiding interest in the Air Force and/or aerospace activities, and should be in a position to devote sufficient time to perform the duties of a National Director. Individuals who have held state elective office or higher are NOT eligible. The established formula for reimbursement of expenses incurred for attending Board meetings also applies to the Leadership Development members.

Each newly elected Leadership Development Board member will assume office, along with other elected officers and directors, October 1, 2002.

The deadline for receipt of recommendations at National Headquarters is May 24, so start the process now. Please survey the talented members in your area and discuss the recommendations with your local leaders, so that we will be able to present the best possible slate of individuals for the Board's consideration. Also, forward your chapter level recommendations through the State President and Region President for their endorsements. As virtually all Leadership Development candidates are involved at the chapter level, it is important that state and regional officials are aware of the recommendations and have some background information on these individuals. Whether the endorsements are positive or negative, all endorsed recommendations should be forwarded to National Headquarters.