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Overview of the Nomination Process:

To be nominated for election to the Board of Directors, the name and contact information for the potential nominee should be submitted to the Chair of the Nominating Committee. Email. Any member can suggest any other member as a potential nominee.

Prior to a name being placed on the slate of nominees, two current Board members will contact the potential nominee by phone. After discussion, should the potential nominee agree to have their name placed on the slate AND THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE APPROVES OF THE NOMINATION, a package of material will be mailed to them for their review and signature. The package contains an introduction letter that provides an overview of the responsibilities of Board members, the "Board of Director Member Responsibility Guidelines" and the "Conflict of Interest Guidelines." Both sets of guideline forms must be signed and returned to TRIO national headquarters by the stated deadline. A sample "Board Member Pledge Form" is also provided, but is not signed until after a person is elected to the Board of Directors.

Each potential nominee is provided an Information/Data form that must be completed, signed and returned. The information submitted is provided on the ballot to familiarize members with those seeking election to the Board. CVs are not accepted in lieu of Information/Data form.

Responsibility of Board of Director Members

1. Be a currently paid member of TRIO
2. Participate in establishing policies to advance the mission of TRIO
3. Attend at least three of four quarterly Board meetings per year
4. Attend the Annual Conference
5. Be aware of and adhere to TRIO's "Conflict of Interest Guidelines" and the "Board Member Responsibility Guidelines"
6. Assist TRIO in enlarging its sphere of influence by providing influential contact information for fundraising and development efforts
7. Actively participate in fundraising and development efforts by securing annual financial donations in an amount to be determined by the Board of Directors.
8. Actively participate in at least one recognized TRIO Committee
9. Be active in your local TRIO chapter or initiate the development of a chapter in your local area. In addition to the above, each TRIO Board member is expected to financially support the organization. Each member of the Board is expected to sign an annual "Board Member Pledge Form."