NAA Board Candidate Application Form

NAA Board Candidate Application Form

Submissions due by 4:00 pm, CT, March 1, 2026
Thank you for your interest in running fo the NAA Board of Directors! To finalize your application, please submit all items requested in this application by 4:00 pm, Central time zone, on March 1, 2026.
- An agreement to follow the “Rules for Candidates” as defined in this application
- Responses detailing how you believe you exemplify the traits and characteristics of an ideal NAA Board Member as identified in the “Characteristics and Attributes of a Member of the Board” section of this application
- A letter of intent that includes the following:
  - The reasons you’re interested in serving on the NAA Board of Directors
  - Your NAA volunteer experience and what you’ve learned by serving on a volunteer board
- A professional headshot that will be used in candidate materials and Board materials, should you be elected
- The names and contact information for three (3) references
Things to know:
- The Officers of the Board meet regularly with the CEO virtually weekly or monthly
- The Board of Directors meets in April, June, October, and December virtually on the third Monday of those months at 1:00 Central via Zoom
- The Board of Directors meets in February, July and August in person.
  - The February meeting will be scheduled in the fall
  - The July meetings are the Tuesday before and Friday during Conference & Show
  - The August meeting is at the next year’s C&S site
  - All meeting travel costs are reimbursed at least in part by NAA
- The Leadership Development Committee will be scheduling a Zoom meeting with you the first weeks of March.
- You may purchase through Shelly Urish (surish@auctioneers.org)
  - NAA Mailing lists for campaign purposes; these lists do not include phone numbers or email addresses, by policy.
  - Advertising in NAA vehicles.
Thank you for your interest!
Name*

First Name Last Name
E-mail*
example@example.com
Cell Number*
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
For which position are you applying?*

Vice PresidentDirector
Rules for Candidates
By selecting the boxes below, you indicate you understand the rule and agree to abide by these Rules for Candidates. Please select ALL boxes.*

Addressing groups at any NAA-sanctioned even is strictly prohibited except at those instances where time is specifically made for candidate promotion. Private conversations are permissible and encouraged.Materials must be handed to an individual personally; materials that are left at a table or on seats, etc. will be collected and disposed of at Conference or at any event prior to the annual business meeting.NAA will not publish press releases in Auctioneer magazine or in any digital publications of NAA for any Candidate.Candidates who have announced their candidacy or made their candidacy known to a Board or staff member will not be allowed to teach a class during the preconference designation programs or at Conference and Show.Candidates may obtain a printed mailing list of NAA members at a cost. Member email addresses, phone numbers or member numbers will not be supplied.Candidates may purchase advertising from NAA.Candidates should discuss any “give away” items with the CEO to verify that the item meets the hotel or convention center rules and guidelines. Candidates should not use stickers, clings, or balloons as most event centers have rules against this.
Characteristics and Attributes of a Member of the NAA Board of Directors

In two or three sentences for each, please give an example of how you display these characteristics and attributes.
Teamwork*
Listening*
Speaking*
Decision-making*
Accountability*
Flexibility*
Member-focused*
Integrity*
Results-oriented*
Self-management*
Stress tolerance*
Tact*
Influence (as in the ability to influence others)*
Leadership*
Experience*
Technology*
Financial monitoring and analysis*
Letter of Intent

Include the following: The reasons you're interested in serving on the NAA Board of Directors; Your NAA volunteer experience and what you've learned by serving on a volunteer board/committee/task force
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Professional Headshot

This will be used in candidate materials and Board materials, should you be elected.
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References

Provide the names and contact information for three (3) references.
Reference 1: Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 1: Email*
example@example.com
Reference 1: Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference 2: Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 2: Email*
example@example.com
Reference 2: Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference 3: Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference 3: Email*
example@example.com
Reference 3: Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Sign and Finalize

By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the policies and procedures set forth in this application and certify that all information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.
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NAA Board Candidate Application Form

Rules for Candidates

Characteristics and Attributes of a Member of the NAA Board of Directors

Letter of Intent

Professional Headshot

References

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