Leadership

EDmarket members play an important role in choosing the future leaders of our Association. To become an EDmarket volunteer leader, you may nominate yourself or have another EDmarket member do so for you. Please note that your company’s membership must be in good standing with the association.

How to Apply

1. Submit the Leadership Nomination Ballot Form
2. A brief statement outlining their qualifications and also indicating three measurable goals or changes they would like to see implemented by EDmarket.
3. If you’re nominating someone else, please check with the individual first to be sure he or she is willing and able to serve.

How the Education Market Association Leadership Nomination Works

All nominations are presented to the Nominating Committee, which must fill a limited number of vacancies from a long list of qualified nominees. The Nominating Committee will compile a slate of candidates based on the nominations received. The Committee members consider many factors when selecting a candidate for each of the positions. Some of the factors considered include:

• Member category
• Geography
• Company size
• Experience in and knowledge of the industry

Lack of past service or experience is not necessarily a drawback, in that many of the nominees are chosen for the fresh perspective that they can bring to their position. Because emphasis is placed on keeping the leadership positions balanced, some otherwise qualified candidates may not be selected. Names not selected for nomination will be placed in a pool of names for member volunteers to be called upon for future service. Please be assured, every member nominated for a position is given serious consideration.

This new slate of nominees will be published in the Winter Issue of Essentials Magazine. The nominees are presented on a ballot during the Annual Business Meeting at the next EDexpo Show. Voting is conducted by ballot, unless the process is suspended by unanimous vote of those present, in which case a voice vote is taken. Nominations may also be made from the floor at that time.
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