Trustees are expected to take a very active role in the planning and implementation of education efforts of the NAA. EI Trustees plan the educational activities of the NAA, including designation programs, summits, symposiums, educational offerings at Conference and Show, and online education programs.
Trustee Candidates
NAA members and designation holders who wish to be considered for a position of Trustee for the NAA Education Institute (EI) must submit information declaring their interest by March 1, 2024.
Two (2) new committee members will join the Education Committee as of the 2024 Conference and Show in Pittsburgh. Terms are for three (3) years and are appointed by the Vice President of the NAA Board of Directors.
Chair and Vice Chair Candidates
NAA Education Institute (EI) Trustees and former EI Trustees who wish to be considered for a position of Trustee Chair or Vice Chair for the NAA Education Institute (EI) must submit information declaring their interest by March 1, 2024.
One (1) Chair and one (1) Vice Chair will continue with or join the Education Committee as of the 2024 Conference and Show in Pittsburgh. Terms are for one (1) year and are elected each year. The Chair will also participate on the NAA Board of Directors.
Requirements
Education Committee members must meet the following requirements:
- Member of NAA for three (3) years
- Hold an NAA designation (CAI, AARE, AMM, BAS, CAS, CES, GPPA or MPPA)
- Served on an NAA volunteer committee or task force
- IF VICE CHAIR: Currently serving a three-year term as an EI Trustee
- IF CHAIR: Served (or will finish serving this year) a full term as an EI Trustee OR an AMI Board member
- Submit a letter confirming a commitment to serve
- Attend the International Auctioneers Conference and Show
Education Committee members should be aware that:
- Trustees are required to participate in monthly virtual meetings and attend one (1) in-person meeting each year (which takes place at Conference and Show)
- Trustees recommend to the NAA Vice President new Trustee candidates for appointment
- The NAA Vice President makes the final recommendation of new Trustee candidates to the NAA Board for approval
- Only two (2) Trustees will be appointed annually
- Terms are three (3) years
- Trustees may not serve two consecutive terms and may not serve concurrently on the NAA Board, other than the NAA Vice President and the Chair of the Trustees
- Leadership positions of Chair and Vice Chair are elected by the Trustees
- Leadership terms are one (1) year and are newly elected each year
- Leadership positions may not serve more than two terms in the position
- Trustees may not be newly hired to teach in seminar or designation programs during their tenure
- Trustees will be asked to chair volunteer committee or task force groups
- Trustees may be asked to share NAA content on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube and/or post original content or go live on social media
Candidates must submit the following by 4:00 p.m., Central time, on March 1, 2024:
- A signed letter of intent to seek a Trustee, Vice Chair, or Chair position
- A brief response (75 words) for each question listed below
- A color photograph of yourself
- The following profile information:
- Number of years in the auction profession
- Number of years as an NAA member
- Work history
- Education
- Prior NAA volunteer activities