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Nominations for 2026-2027 Board Positions Open January 2026


During January  and February 2026, NMLSTA will be accepting nominations for the positions of President-Elect, Treasurer and two (2) members of the Board of Directors whose terms will begin in April 2026. Newly elected Board Members will be announced at the Board and Membership meeting tentatively scheduled in April 2026. All candidates must be a current NMLSTA member in good standing. For more information about positions please refer to the NMLSTA Bylaws. Complete nominations are due February 15,2026 , and electronic voting will occur in April 2026.

President-Elect (Must be a current member in good standing for at least three years)

Term: Total of 3 Years

  1. Year 1: Serve as President-elect
  2. Year 2: Serve as President
  3. Year 3: Serve as Past-President

Duties of the President-Elect:   

  1. Assist the President as appropriate and necessary.
  2. Chair the Election Committee.
  3. Serve on the Executive Team.
  4. Assume the duties of the President when necessary.
  5. Update the Roles and Responsibilities document annually at the end of the Term in Office

Board of Directors (Must be a current member in good standing)

Term: Total of 3 Years

Duties of Elected Directors:

  1. Serve as the primary liaison among the Membership, Board of Directors, and Committees.
  2. Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors.
  3. Actively promote membership in the NMLSTA. 
  4. Actively serve on Committees as determined by the President.
  5. Submit written reports of their activities (specified in 1-5 above) to the President for inclusion in the Annual Report.
  6. Assume other such duties as the Board of Directors shall specify.

Nomination Process: Deadline February 15, 2026

    Electronically submit the following in one email with the subject line NMLSTA Nominations to the Election Committee at election@nmlsta.org                          

    A.  A One-page professional vitae including:  name, institution (name, job title, city, state), education, teaching experience, professional memberships, activities, and any awards.

    B.  A description indicating your qualifications for the position (100 words maximum).

    C.  Statement of your educational philosophy and goals you would like to pursue in the position for which you are applying (200 words maximum)

    D One letter of support from an administrator or colleague who knows your work.

    Please Note: Failure to confirm to the length limits could void your submission. Also, items B, and C will be posted on the NMLSTA website for the membership to read prior to voting.


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    Interested in sponsoring NMLSTA? Email Mary Lou Lipscomb

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