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National Nominating Committee Seeks Qualified Members for National Office
The AFA Nominating Committee will meet at the end of April 2009 to select candidates for national
officer and national board of director positions to be presented to the delegates at the AFA National
Convention in September for election.
AFA is moving to a smaller Board that is more strategic in nature and focused on setting policy and
strategic direction for three organizations: AFA, as well as the AFA Veteran Benefits Association
(AFAVBA) and the Air Force Memorial Foundation (AFMF). It is particularly important that the Association
find candidates with the following characteristics:
- A capacity to govern with vision, think strategically, and understand the business
management of the three organizations for which the Board is responsible.
- A willingness to give freely of their time and talent, to actively serve on committees, and to
personally support the fundraising and development objectives of the Association.
- An understanding and appreciation of the AFA mission, vision, values and history, including
the legacy represented by the Air Force Memorial.
Candidates should also have specific expertise in finances and budgets, strategy and planning, and
development and fundraising.
All officer positions are for one year terms and open to any member. The incumbent Chairman of the
Board, Vice Chairman of the Board for Field Operations, Vice Chairman of the Board for Aerospace
Education, and Treasurer are eligible to run again. AFA is seeking a new Secretary.
The term is three years for the National Director Board positions. This year, one position is limited
to candidates from the West Geographic area consisting of the following states: AK, WA, OR, CA, WY, CO,
UT, AZ, NM, and NV. In addition to being from this geographic area, candidates must have demonstrated
field leadership experience. Those interested are advised to consult with the appropriate state and
region president. Contacts are available on the Web at
http://www.afa.org/members/rgnstlst.asp.
There are two National Director positions to be elected on an “at-large” basis. These are open to any
member from any state. In evaluating potential candidates the nominating committee will consider field
leadership experience and geographic dispersal.
A snapshot of AFA’s mission and current leadership team is available on the web at
http://www.afa.org/AboutUs/default.asp.
Descriptions of the duties and responsibilities of these offices are in AFA’s Operations and Procedures
Manual at http://www.afa.org/members/OPM.pdf .
Deadlines:
Anyone who plans to submit their name and other required materials to the AFA Nominating Committee MUST
indicate their intention to do so not later than February 27th. A one sentence e-mail or letter to the
Committee through the staff (jsimpson@afa.org) stating their name and the position for which they intend
to run is sufficient. This is a new requirement which will help the Nominating Committee conduct both
its search and deliberative functions more efficiently.
The remainder of the requirements including one or more formal recommendations for candidates for these
positions, candidate biographies and any additional information and endorsements should be sent to the
Nominating Committee through the AFA staff. All materials must be received no later than March 20.
Please note that all candidates will be subject to a background check and will be required to grant
permission for that when they submit their materials to the committee. Individuals selected by the
committee to be sent forward to the delegates will also be required to provide a brief personal biography
for inclusion in Newsline and the August issue of AIR FORCE Magazine. A high quality “head shot” will
also be required for the magazine.
Procedures for Making Recommendations to the Nominating Committee
Prospective candidates must ensure a recommendation on their behalf has been submitted to AFA HQ.
Recommendations can be via an AFA Form (see below) or via personal e-mail (or letter) to the Chairman of
the Committee (through the AFA staff). The recommendation form is enclosed. Forms are also available in
the “Library” section of the “Field Resources” area of the AFA web site.
Each prospective candidate MUST also submit a signed AFA biographical form and answer a question
concerning whether they have ever been convicted of a crime. Their signature gives AFA permission to
conduct a background check and also serves as consent to serve in the position if elected. Additional
sheets may be attached as desired. THE PHYSICAL FORM WITH A SIGNATURE MUST BE RECEIVED via mail or fax.
In addition to these required materials, prospective candidates may also elect to include a written
biography and letters of endorsement. Any material received by the due date will be included in the
package given to the Nominating Committee for their consideration.
ALL material should be sent to the Nominating Committee in care of Field Services/ Headquarters. If you
have any questions, please contact either Jim Simpson (Ext. 5856) or Mary Nauheimer (Ext. 4821).
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