2018 Board Candidacy Application

2018 Board Candidacy Application

54th Biennial NAD Conference July 3-7, 2018 • Hartford, Connecticut
Please review the NAD Election Standards and Procedures before you submit your interest.

Important Note: Prospective candidates who which to run for a position on the NAD Board of Directors must complete the five parts of this form, in entirety. Incomplete applications will not be processed by the 2018 Elections Committee.

Deadline for submission: May 22nd, 2018
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail*
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Campaign Website
Select all positions you are interested in*

PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerRegion Board Representative for Region IRegion Board Representative for Region IIRegion Board Representative for Region IIIRegion Board Representative for Region IV
Membership Verification
This is to certify that I am a National NAD member in good standing since*
month/year
Attach evidence from NAD showing clearly that you have active NAD member status for the two years preceding election, from July 2016 to July 2018.*

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This is to certify that I am a State Association or Nonprofit Affiliate Organization member in good standing since*
month/year
Attach official letter from State Association or Nonprofit Affiliate Organization President (or Vice President if you are a President applying for NAD Board candidacy) showing clearly that you have active State Association or Nonprofit Affiliate Organization member status for the two years preceding election, from July 2016-July 2018.*

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Background / Justification
Explain in detail your current and previous experience with respect to the following areas of focus: 1) fundraising activities, b) membership recruitment and c) service on local, state and national boards and committees, and length of service on each.*
Please attach a high resolution photo of yourself*

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1. Please share why you are a candidate for the NAD Board position that you are running for.*
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2. Outline your background and qualifications you bring and how this will contribute the NAD and your position as whole.*
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3. During recent years, there were many issues that the NAD addressed. What do you envision as the top three priorities for the NAD during the next two years?*
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4. How can the NAD achieve its mission to preserve, protect and promote the civil, human and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing people?*
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5. As a board member, how will you ensure collaboration between State Associations, Organization Affiliates, and other key stakeholders to effectively work with the NAD on national, regional and local advocacy initiatives?*
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Application Verification

By submittal of this completed form and accompanying materials to the 2018 Elections Committee, I certify that the above information is accurate, and that I am at least 18 years of age. I also agree to abide by the expectations set forth in the NAD Elections Standards and Procedures.

I understand that, if elected to the NAD Board of Directors, I am expected to actively contribute and work towards attainment of fundraising goals / targets, both as an individual and with the Board as a whole.
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