REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE February 9, 2006 The ...

REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
February 9, 2006
The Committee reports the following candidates have announced their candidacy for reelection
to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Commissions for
Women (NACW). All successful candidates will serve a term of two years, July 2006
thru July 2008.
Candidates for Re-election for Directors-At-Large
Lori ShaderBacher
Kay Swan
Cecilia Zamora
The Committee will issue a ‘call for candidates’ for seven openings with a deadline of
June 1, 2006 with election at the annual convention July 19-22, 2006. According to
NACW Bylaws Article VII, Section 2(b), “Nominations may also be made from the floor
at the annual meeting provided such nominees meet eligibility requirements stated in
Article VII, Section I.” NACW Bylaws Article VI, Section 1b states, “No more than one
director shall be elected from any one state.”
The following Directors will continue their second year of a two year term:
Lynn Adler, JD
Patrice Bourdeau
Romona Fullman
Judith Karandjeff
Barbara Albu Lehman
Linda R. Wilson
Jackie Wilson
In accordance with NACW By-Laws, Article VII, Section 3, d., “If a vacancy occurs due
to a Board Member becoming an Officer ‘at the Convention’ the election of that Board
position shall be at Convention.”
All resumes and nomination forms will be posted at the convention. Nominations will be
accepted for all positions, provided such nominees meet eligibility criteria stated in
Article VII, Section I of the NACW By-Laws and nominations are presented to the
Nominating Committee in advance of the opening business meeting on proper
nomination forms.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Lehman, Chair, NACW Nominating Committee

National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW)
Board Member Job Description
NACW is the premier coalition of women's commissions in the United States, Puerto Rico
and the Virgin Islands impacting public policy on issues that impact women.
While being elected to the NACW board of Directors is certainly a prestigious honor, Board
Members are all active participants and contributors. Each works on a vital committee who
communicate on a regular basis with each other via phone, e-mail letters and at Board
meetings.
Board Members are expected to attend board meetings that are scheduled either via
conference call or in person. For the past year, the Board has met via conference call
every other month; attendance is expected at these. In addition, a face-to-face board
meeting was scheduled NACW’s office in Rockville, Maryland. Two Board meetings are
held at the annual convention, one before and one immediately after. The NACW
President may call other meetings. Expenses for attending these meetings are the
responsibility of the Board Member.
At public functions and the National Convention, Board Members act as
diplomats/ambassadors, welcoming attendees and assisting as requested by the NACW
National Office and National President.
Board Members support the organization by becoming Affiliate Members of NACW and
actively pursuing funding sources and corporate support for NACW to ensure its viability.

NACW NOMINATION FORM
*DIRECTORS AT LARGE*
All Directors-At-Large must be, at the time of their election, a commissioner or employee of a
NACW member commissions as defined in Article IV of the NACW By-Laws.
The responsibilities of Directors-At-Large shall be such as are implied by their respective titles and
as specified in NACW By-Laws. Seven (7) Directors-At-Large will be elected during NACW’s
2006 Annual National Convention for a term of two-years (July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008).
Please review nominee eligibility criteria. Nominees must meet the eligibility criteria at the time of
nomination, and if successful, through the duration on their two-year term.
NACW Bylaws Article VI, Section 1b states, “No more than one director shall be elected from any
one state.”
PLEASE COMPLETE & RETURN THE CANDIDATE BIO ATTACHED
DEADLINE: June 1, 2006
MAIL TO: Barbara Lehman
21 Heritage Hills Court
Skillman, NJ 08558
balehman@yahoo.com

Name:
Commission:
Title/Position:
Commission Address:
City/State/Zip
Residence Address:
City/State/Zip:
Work/Day Phone:
Fax:
Best times to be reached:
I was recruited by:
Board Candidate Profile
State/NACW Region:
Home/Eve Phone: Cell Phone:
Email:
What is the history of your participation with your Commission? Other Commissions? Please
include the length of time you’ve been involved, committees on which you’ve served, offices
served, etc.
What personal/professional qualifications or expertise can you bring to the Board?
NACW Board Member/Candidate Profile Page 2

With your skills & talents, which committees/areas are of interest to you?
[ ] Audit [ ] Finance/Budget [ ] Bylaws
[ ] Convention/Event Planning [ ] Fundraising [ ]Grantwriting
[ ] Legislation [ ] Membership [ ] Nominations/Board Development
[ ] Resolutions/Policy [ ] Other, please explain:
What NACW events have you attended (Annual Convention, Board meetings, Special events,
etc.)?
With what other Boards or community initiatives are you currently involved, and in what
capacity?
If you are running for reelection, what were your accomplishments for your last term?
Please attach a resumé, bio or other additional information about yourself.
I understand that responsibilities include attendance at the bi-monthly conference calls and
one winter face-to-face meeting of the NACW Board of Directors.
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Signature of Candidate Date