Education Institute (EI) Committee members are expected to take a very active role in the planning and implementation of education efforts of the NAA. EI Committee members plan the educational activities of the NAA, including designation programs, summits, symposiums, educational offerings at Conference and Show, and online education programs.
Education Institute Candidates
NAA members and designation holders who wish to be considered for a position of Committee member for the NAA Education Institute (EI) must submit information declaring their interest by March 1, 2025.
Two (2) new committee members will join the Education Committee as of the 2025 Conference and Show in Schaumburg, IL. 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) Committee members and former EI Committee members who wish to be considered for a position of EI Chair or Vice Chair must submit information declaring their interest by March 1, 2025.
One (1) Chair and one (1) Vice Chair will continue with or join the Education Committee as of the 2025 Conference and Show in Schaumburg, IL. 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 on the EI Committee
- IF CHAIR: Served (or will finish serving this year) a full term on the EI Committee OR as 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:
- Committee members are required to participate in monthly virtual meetings and attend one (1) in-person meeting each year (which takes place at Conference and Show)
- EI Committee members recommend to the NAA Vice President new Committee candidates for appointment
- The NAA Vice President makes the final recommendation of new Committee candidates to the NAA Board for approval
- Only two (2) Committee members will be appointed annually
- Terms are three (3) years
- Committee members 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 Education Committee
- Leadership positions of Chair and Vice Chair are elected by the Education Committee
- Leadership terms are one (1) year and are newly elected each year
- Leadership positions may not serve more than two terms in the position
- Committee members may not be newly hired to teach in seminar or designation programs during their tenure
- Committee members will be asked to chair volunteer subcommittee or task force groups
- Committee members 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, 2025:
- A signed letter of intent to seek a Committee, Vice Chair, or Chair position
- A brief response (75 words max) for each question in the application
- 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