TO: Members of the Texas Middle School Association
FROM: The 2009-2010 Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee will meet soon to develop a slate of Officers and Board of Directors to be considered for the 2009-2010 year.

The primary role of a board member is:
1.) To contribute to the defining of the organization mission and governing the fulfillment of that mission.
2.) To carry out the functions of the office of board member and/or officer as stated in the by-laws.
3.) To serve as a collaboration between TMSA and the members/affiliates in the region to which elected to serve.

Requirements for Vice-President:
1. Candidates for Vice-President must maintain a current TMSA membership.
2. Candidates for Vice- President must have served a complete term on the TMSA Board of
Directors within the past three years.
3. Nominees for Vice-President may be from all regions.
4. Must agree to all basic requirements for board members listed below.

Requirements for Regional Directors:
1. Candidates for Regional Directors must maintain a current TMSA membership.
2. Candidates for Regional Directors must be nominated ONLY from the following regions:
1, 6, 9, 13, 14 and 18
3. Must agree to all basic requirements for board members listed below.

Basic Requirements for Serving on the Board of Directors (All Candidates):

• Attend Summer Board Retreat (Summer 2009, date to be determined)
• Attend all board meetings (3-4 a year, dates to be determined)
•  Support and promote all TMSA events, especially those in the board director's own regional area.
•  Actively serve on a committee as assigned by the TMSA president.
•  Send out correspondence on behalf of TMSA as directed by the TMSA president.
•  Must attend the TMSA Annual Conference and Exhibit