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Get comprehensive information on the roles, responsibilities, and eligibility criteria for delegates and alternates. Learn about the delegate election process and important dates to note. Explore FAQs and contact the NAWIC office for any queries.
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Do-it-YourselfChapter Credentials Prepared by NAWIC office Revised: April 2010
Responsibility: Delegates and Alternates • Be liaison for chapter on information presented at National Convention • Knowledge gained at seminars and workshops • Association information obtained during Annual Meeting • Be the voice for your chapter • Vote on issues brought to the floor during Annual Meeting
Eligibility: Delegates and Alternates Must be: • A voting member in good standing of the chapter being represented • Past National Presidents (PNP)may be chapter delegates in addition to their PNP vote • Current national officers may be chapter delegates in addition to their vote as an officer • In attendance at the National Convention
Delegate Table Use this convenient table to determine the correct number of delegates and alternates for your chapter.
Dates to Note • June • Appoint Delegates and Alternates • July 5 • Last day to register at the reduced rate • All Delegates and Alternates need to be pre-registered for convention • July 6 • Last day to submit Certificate of Voting Credentials
FAQ’s • What if no one is attending? Submit the Certificate of Voting Credentials with “No Representation” written in the delegate column • Do we need to submit the proxy form if we do not have any absent voters? No. Simply send the Certificate of Voting Credentials • How many proxy votes can one delegate carry? • Only one. One proxy vote per delegate.
FAQ’s • May I transfer my registration? • If you are unable to attend, yes, you may transfer it to a member who is attending. • Completing the Certificate of Transfer of Annual Convention Registration form. • www.nawic.org>convention>credentials • MUST be accompanied by the registration form for the replacement registrant • Where do I find the source data? • NAWIC Manual Section A, Article XII, Section 2 • NAWIC Manual Section F, Voting Credentials Committee Guidelines
Have a Question Not Covered? • Contact the NAWIC Office • 800-552-3506 (toll-free) • 817-877-5551 • credentials@nawic.org • Office hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time