Call for Nominations: 2016-17 Chicago Area NAWBO Board of Directors

Jan 7, 2016

Want to elevate your involvement in this organization and help chart its future course? Want to join us in our mission to strengthen the wealth creating capacity of our members? Here is your chance to join the NAWBO Chicago leadership team! Now in its 38th year, the Chicago Area Chapter is one of the very first chapters chartered by our national organization, and we have long been regarded by NAWBO chapters across the country as a leadership role model.

It is because of the talents and passions of members like you, who over the years have stepped forward to lead, that this tradition of preeminence has continued. If would like to be part of the 2016-17 leadership team, the Nominating Committee welcomes your interest! Below are links to two documents, including the official Nomination form which also reviews NAWBO’s Purpose, Objectives and Responsibilities, as well as a listing of the continuing and open Board positions.

Thanks in advance for considering this opportunity. We hope you will help us continue to create a strong team!

Click on the links below to access each document.

Letter from President Elect, A Nomination Form and Board of Director Expectations

Code of Conduct

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