Dear Region II Colleagues: 

Region II is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the following Officer positions: 

 

• Chair-Elect

• Secretary

• Regionally Elected Member of the Board of Directors
   

 Officer candidates must:
 

• Have been Region II members for a minimum of one year at the beginning of the term;

• Appear on the official NCURA membership roster; 

• Have NCURA-related experience;

• Have a known interest in Region II affairs; and

• Be willing to serve, if elected.

 

Nominations must be received by Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
 
OFFICER POSITIONS
 

Chair-Elect: Term is 3 years: 1 year as Chair-Elect; 1 year as Chair; 1 year as Immediate Past Chair. Begins January 1, 2027.

 
The Chair-Elect will:

 

• Chair the Volunteer and New Member Committee 

• Serve as Region II’s Volunteer Coordinator 

• Serve on the Region II Steering Committee 

• Assist the Chair in the planning of regional meetings and activities, supporting the Steering Committee and other Committees as requested, and the general activities of the Region 

• Complete the remaining term if the Chair is unable to complete the term 
   

At the end of the one-year term, the Chair-Elect will assume the office of Chair for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2028. The Chair is the chief executive officer of the Region and is empowered to conduct activities in consultation with the other Officers and the Regional Steering Committee. The Chair will:  

 

• Call and chair meetings of the Region 

• Serve as Chair of the Regional Steering Committee 

• Provide articles about regional activities for NCURA Magazine, submit E-Blasts on behalf of the Region to the National Office for distribution, and support other Regional communication initiatives 

• Support and encourage activities of the Region’s Standing Committees 

• Appoint members to Regional Standing Committees and create ad hoc, special purpose committees as needed 

• Fill vacancies in regional offices (subject to the concurrence of a majority of the Regional Steering Committee) 

• Provide training and support to the Chair-Elect to ensure a smooth transition from one year to the next 

• Direct the activities of the Region The Chair shall be responsible for organizing one annual Regional meeting during their term and may delegate such task to one or more Regional Meeting Chairs. 
   

The Chair shall be responsible for organizing one annual Regional meeting during their term and may delegate such task to one or more Regional Meeting Chairs.

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At the end of the one-year term, the Chair assumes the office of Immediate-Past Chair for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2029. The Immediate-Past Chair will:   

 

• Serve as an ex‐officio member of the Regional Steering Committee, as well as a member of other ad hoc committees as assigned.

• Assist the Chair by being available to answer questions, provide advice and assistance as requested, and provide advice and guidance in the transition of new officers.

• Serve a one‐year term as Chair of the Leadership Development and Nominating Committee.

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Secretary: Term is one year. Begins January 1, 2027.

 

The Secretary will:
 

• Record the minutes of Regional Steering Committee meetings and all Regional Business meetings, maintaining the other non‐financial records of the Region, and providing all additional information and documentation required by the Chair to prepare reports to the Regional Steering Committee and National organization.

• Serve as an ex‐officio member of the Regional Steering Committee, as well as a member of the Regional Meeting Committee and other ad hoc committees as appropriate.

• Serve as Chair of the Communications Committee supporting the Region website, social networking sites, and print or electronic publications.

 

Member of the Board of Directors
 

• The Board of Directors is the primary governing body of the NCURA National organization. Guided by a strategic plan, and working for the good of the organization, Board Members shall oversee and direct the business of the National organization in accordance with the National bylaws. The detailed description, as well as qualifications and requirements, for this position is updated and maintained by the National organization.

• A Member of the National Board of Directors shall be elected by the Regional membership to serve a term that begins on January 1 in odd‐numbered years. The Regional Steering Committee shall charge the Region II Leadership Development and Nominating Committee in the appropriate even‐numbered years to conduct a nominations and election process for the selection of said Member. 

• The Region II Member of the Board of Directors shall participate in all activities of the National Board of Directors as required, and shall provide regular reports to the Regional Steering Committee and Region Membership as appropriate.

• In the event of a vacancy during the current term of the Member, the Chair may appoint an Acting Member pending selection of a successor by the Regional Steering Committee. Appointment of the new Member will be made within sixty calendar (60) days and confirmed by a majority vote of the Regional Steering Committee. The new Member shall serve out the remainder of the term and shall have all of the duties, responsibilities, and powers of the position as if elected by the membership.
   

THE NOMINATION PROCESS 

You may nominate yourself or someone else. Please send nominee name and contact information, along with a short statement of why you feel the prospective nominee would succeed as a regional officer for the nominated position. Please forward this information to the attention of Cassie Moore at cmoore17@umd.edu.
 
All nominations are due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Following the close of nominations, nominees will be notified and asked if they agree to stand for election pending the final selection of candidates. Nominated candidates shall be asked to confirm their interest (if not self-nominated) and prepare a bio/CV and Statement of Interest for review. The Leadership Development and Nominating Committee will review and select candidates, and the final slate will be confirmed by the Steering Committee. All candidates will be notified if they have been selected before the ballot is released to the Regional Membership.
 
This is a great opportunity for Region II members to assume a leadership role within the Region and to contribute to our professional association.
 
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon! 
 
Sincerely,
 
Cassie Moore
Immediate Past Chair, Region II
Chair, Region II Leadership Development and Nominating Committee