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Call for Candidates: 2028–2030 NAfME National President
Call for Candidates
2028–2030 NAfME National President
NAfME is seeking candidates for NAfME National President for the years 2028–2030. To qualify, a candidate must:
- Embody a demonstrated commitment to music education and a capacity to lead which empowers the identities of all involved.
- Be an Active or Life Member of NAfME and, if elected, maintain such membership throughout the duration of their elected term.
- Be able to complete a six-year term of service, including two years as president-elect (2026–2028), two years as president (2028–2030), and two years as immediate past president (2030–2032).
- Be able to accept all responsibilities of the role of NAfME National President. Per NAfME bylaws, “The President shall plan and preside at all meetings of the Association and shall preside at meetings of the NAfME National Executive Board (NEB). The President shall have the power to appoint committees not otherwise provided for in the Bylaws. Such committees shall be responsible to the National Executive Board. The President shall perform all other duties pertaining to this office.” Presidential responsibilities are further spoken to throughout the NAfME Codified Policies.
- Have the ability, if selected, to attend the 2025 NAfME National Leadership Assembly meeting in June 2025 to discuss with the Assembly their vision for the association.
Per NAfME policy I.J.001: Nominations, Presidents-Elect, National and Division, candidates shall submit the following materials for review by the NAfME Nominating Committee as outlined in this policy.
The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, and all Candidate Materials should be emailed to NAfME Chief of Staff and Governance Relations, Kim Henry, KimH@nafme.org.
From those applying as candidates, three to six individuals will move forward (as determined by the NAfME National Executive Board) and be asked to present to the 2025 NAfME National Leadership Assembly. Candidates selected as one of the two nominees (via a vote of the 2025 Assembly) will be asked to supply a letter from their employer indicating support for the candidate assuming the responsibilities of NAfME National President, should the candidate be elected.
***Please note that pertinent NAfME Codified Policies, I.J.001: Nominations, Presidents-Elect, National and Division and I.J.002: Conduct of Elections, have been linked below under “Resources” for reference. Prospective candidates should carefully review these policies.***
Please contact Kim Henry, KimH@nafme.org with any questions.
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