From:Linwood Campbell, CPCE, DFS Governance Committee Chair

2018Board of Directors’Candidate Application

To:2018BOARDCANDIDATES

From:Linwood Campbell, CPCE, DFS–Governance Committee Chair

Date:February 16, 2018

Re:2018Candidate Kit

Thank you for your interest in serving ina leadership role for the National Board of Directors for the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE).

The NACE National Board is currently recruiting for Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President. All applicants for this position will be reviewed and qualified by the nominations committee.

2018 Application Process

Each interested candidate should review the following information and complete the candidate form. In this kit you will find:

Candidate intent to run form
Board member candidate selection criteria
Position description
Leadership profile form, with biography/campaign statement
Reimbursement guidelines sheet

We will accept all nominations until 5:00PM PST on Monday, March 19, 2018,via US Mail, overnight delivery or electronic means (we encourage you to submit your materials electronically). Candidates who do not meet the qualifications will be notified by Monday, March23, 2018.

Please note: In fairness to all candidates, no deadline exceptions of any kind will be made. If your submission is not received by this date and time, your candidacy cannot be considered for this election.

The nominating committee will meet to review all applications and select candidates for the positions to the NACE Board of Directors for approval. Upon the board’s approval, the candidateswill be presented to the NACE delegates at the July membership meeting.

National Board Member Candidate Selection Criteria

The Governance Committee will evaluate prospective board members based on the criteria below.

You must:

Hold a current CPCE credential
Have attended at least two NACE national conference and two leadership training
Be a NACE professional member in good standing for six years
Have served on a NACE Chapter board executive committee position for a minimum of two (2) years.
Commit to up to six years in a board position

Additional qualities and attributes are desired:

6.Possess strong financial awareness

7.High integrity, a professional image and complies with the code of conduct

8.Commitment to the vision, values and mission of NACE

9.Have an understanding and knowledge of the NACE strategic plan

10.Substantial knowledge of the catering and event industry

11.Exemplify teamwork, trusting relationships, and synergy

12.Experience in executing strategic projects and initiatives

13.Volunteer leadership experiences outside of NACE

14.Represent and speak to NACE’svision to local and national audiences

Candidate Application:As a candidate, your application statement should address a variety of key issues:

From your own perspective, what are two key emerging challenges that our association faces and how can NACE best be prepared to affect these challenges?
What specific talents do you possess that would affect the association on accomplishing our mission?
How can NACE best support the catering and events industry and its members?
If NACE received a grant of $1 million, how would you propose we be good stewards of that money?

The text of your candidate submission must be accompanied by a color or black-and-white photo. An electronic photo (jpeg) is preferred at 300DPI or higher. Remember any applicable mailing or overnight delivery charges are at your own expense.

If you have any questions, you can contact me at 540-853-8229,orby e-mail:.

Please accept my personal appreciation for your interest and willingness to serve NACE. It is YOUR dedication that makes us great!Thank you again for participating in this exciting and important association leadership process.

Sincerely,

Linwood Campbell, CPCE, DFS

Chair, 2018Governance Committee

Candidate Form – NACE National Board of Directors (this form may also be completed electronically at )

I, hereby declare my interest in the position of:

______Secretary______Treasurer ______Vice President

Return this form to Kim Grimm, NACE Headquarters,by Monday, March 19, 2018. Fax:410-290-5460 or email,

Name: ______E-Mail:______

Telephone ______Fax ______

Candidate Leadership Profile

This profile form is part of the leadership development efforts of NACE. It will provide information regarding the potential involvement of NACE members in leadership positions. All information will be kept confidential and its utilization will be discrete and in accordance with human resources development principles.

Name:Title:

Company:

Address:

City:State:Zip:

Phone:E-Mail:

Chapter (If any):

Requirements:

1. Hold a current CPCE (per NACE bylaws): yesno

If yes, please indicate the year earned:

2. Attended two NACE national conference and two leadership training (per NACE bylaws): yesno

If yes, please list years and locations for the 4 events:

3. Been a NACE member for six or more years (per NACE bylaws):yesno

If yes, please indicate the year you joined:

4. Commit to up to 6 years of board serviceyesno

Other Certifications and Awards (provide copies):

Leadership Experience and Skills

Please indicate any NACE leadership position(s) you have held or are currently holding. Please include title and unit of the NACE structure. (i.e., chapter, committee, regional or national)

Other Professional Associations and/or Volunteer Services

Please list the organization(s) and your contributions.

Please feel free to call Linwood Campbell, CPCE, DFS, at 540-853-8229 or Kim Grimm, Interim Executive Director, at NACE National Headquarters 410-290-5410 x231, if you have any questions.

Biography and statement combined shall not exceed 500 words and must be submitted by MondayMarch 19, 2018. A color (preferred) or black and white photo(electronic submission is acceptable (JPG format 300DPI or higher) is due at this time as well.

Biography/Education/Work Experience: (Please attach a current resume, CV, or biography.)

Candidate Statement: (Please explain how you would help NACE achieve its mission and goals, as outlined in the strategic plan.)

Additional Information for Your Consideration

(Excerpted from the NACE National Bylaws governing National Elections and

Terms of Office for members of the national Board of Directors)

ARTICLE 6 – OFFICERS

6.1Officers. The officers of NACE shall be the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chapter Leadership Council Chair, and immediate Past President. All officers shall serve for one (1) yearterms.

6.2.Election of Certain Officers.

6.2.1At least three months prior to the Association's Annual Meeting, the Secretary shall circulate to the membership an election announcement, along with the Governance Committee's list of potential candidates up for election for the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and, in accordance with subsection 6.2.2, a President-Elect, President, and immediate Past President as necessary.

6.2.2Generally, the office of President-Elect shall be filled by the previous Vice President, the office of President shall be filled by the previous President-Elect, and the office of immediate Past President shall be filled by the previous President (the “Successive Roles”). In the event that the current Vice President, current President-Elect, or current President do not intend to serve in their Successive Role for the following term, the candidates will fill the positions in successive order to the extent possible. In such a circumstance, the Governance Committee may propose candidates for the offices of President-Elect and President under subsection 6.2.1. In the event the current President does not intend to serve as immediate Past President for the following term, the Governance Committee may propose the current immediate Past President serve a second term in that role under subsection 6.2.1.

6.2.3It will be the responsibility of Governance Committee to conduct a timely review and study of qualifications of the presentation of individual nominees and candidates for officer positions, prior to election announcement.

6.2.4The Governance Committee shall ensure that no person shall serve more than six (6) consecutive terms unless a majority vote of the Board, during the course of a Board meeting at which a quorum is present, votes to approve the addition of an individual to the slate for one (1) additional year upon request of the Governance Committee. After serving for six (6) consecutive years, or seven (7) under the provisions of this subsection, a member may be eligible for reconsideration as an Officer after one (1) year has passed since the conclusion of such individual’s previous service.

6.3.Vote Required to Elect. A majority vote of the certified voting delegates shall be necessary to approve the candidates as described in Section 6.2, provided a quorum is present.

6.4.Judges and Tellers. The Chair of the Governance committee shall appoint inspectors, consisting of a judge and two tellers, none of whom shall be a candidate for office or a certified delegate or be assigned a certified proxy, to process and certify the elections by determining the voting power of the certified voting delegates, the existence of a quorum, the validity and effect of proxies, and such other acts as are proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all members. The Judge and Teller must be professional members in good standing and appointed (15) days prior to the election. The tellers, after collecting and counting the ballots, will determine the result of the election. The judge and tellers will certify and report the results of the election to the chair of the Governance Committee, who will be responsible for announcing the results to the general assembly. The judge and tellers shall hear and determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the election. Any question concerning the results shall be made at this time. If there is no question, the results will be accepted, and the vote declared valid. Should the vote be taken electronically, any questions must be submitted to the Chair of the Governance Committee within 24 hours. Once all questions are answered/resolved by the judge and tellers, the vote can be declared valid.

6.5.Qualifications and Eligibility. All candidates for election must be NACE Professional Members in good standing as defined in section 3.4 and meet the following additional eligibility requirements as well as any requirements of this Article 6 and of any position descriptions prepared by the Board in accordance with Article 7.2.

6.5.3.Vice President. He or she shall act as the Board liaison to the special committee designated in this office’s position description and must:

(a) have completed one (1) term as Treasurer, Secretary, or have been a past national Officer; within the past 5 years.

(b) be a CPCE;

(c)have been a NACE professional member in good standing for a minimum of six (6) years and have attended at least two (2) NACE national conferences and two (2) leadership conferences.

(d) have served on a NACE Chapter board executive committee position for a minimum of two (2) years.

6.5.4.Treasurer. The Treasurer shall act as the Board liaison to the special committee designated in the office’s position description and must:

(a)be a CPCE;

(b)have been a NACE professional member in good standing for a minimum of 6 years and have attended at least two (2) NACE national conferences and two (2) leadership conferences;

(c)have served on a NACE Chapter board executive committee position for a minimum of two (2) years.

6.5.5 Secretary. The Secretary shall act as the Board liaison to the special committee designated in the office’s position description and must:

(a) be a CPCE;

(b) have been a NACE professional member in good standing for a minimum of 6 years and have attended at least two (2) NACE national conferences and two (2) leadership conferences;

6.5.6Past President. The Past President shall carry out such duties as are determined by the Board and must:

(a)have served as the President during the immediately preceding term; and

(b)be a CPCE.

6.6.Chapter Leadership Council Chair. The Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) Chair shall be elected annually by the CLC representatives from each chapter. The CLC Chair much have completed a full term as a chapter president. The CLC Chair much be a CPCE.

6.7.Duties.The duties of the officers of NACE shall be defined by position descriptions prepared by the Board of Directors and made accessible to the membership.

6.8.Vacancies.

6.8.1In the event of a vacancy of the President or President-Elect, President-Elect and/or Vice-President, as applicable, would assume the respective successive positions.

6.8.2In the event of a vacancy of the Past President, that vacancy will not be filled.

6.8.3In the event of a vacancy in Secretary or Treasurer that occurs more than three (3) months before the next annual election, the Governance Committee will make a recommendation for the position, to be approved by the voting delegates.

6.8.4In the event of a vacancy of CLC Chair, the CLC representatives may elect a replacement.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

In addition to the job descriptions below, an annual work plan is developed for the board, based on the strategic plans, goals, and objectives. This plan is updated on a periodic basis. The recent version is available upon request.

VICE PRESIDENT

CHARGE OR OBJECTIVES: The Vice President may be designated to perform the President-Elect’s duties in the event of the President-Elect’s temporary disability or absence from meetings and shall perform such other duties as may be specified by the President.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Objective: Education related Strategies
Committee Oversight: Education and Certification
Works with Staff Liaison on Strategic Initiatives

TREASURER

CHARGE OR OBJECTIVES: Responsible for overseeing the financial records of the National Association. Responsible along, with The Executive Director, for the financial stability of the association and the supervision of complete and accurate financial records of the association.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Objective: Financial growth and administration

In conjunction with the Executive Director, prepare annual budget
Represent NACE in a professional and ethical manner as prescribed by the Code of Ethics.

SECRETARY

CHARGE OR OBJECTIVES: Responsible for overseeing the records of the National Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Objective: Transparency and administration
Committee Oversight: Conference Advisory
Works with Staff Liaison on Strategic Initiatives

NACE Board Travel and Expenses

The NACE national board determines funds for board travel depending upon the nature of a program, within the organization’s annual budget. As always, a request for expenditures must be sent to the executive director for funding review and approval, and when necessary approval by the Treasurer. No expenditures may be made prior to funding approval. The following guidelines apply to all members of the NACE national board of directors.

Reasons for Travel

Board members may be required are requested to travel for many reasons. The following reasons for travel may apply:

●Major NACE conferences (Evolve/Experience)

●Board chapter visits

●Business Development and allied industry events

●In-person Board Meetings

●Regional Education

2018 NACE Candidate Form