NYBA Board of Directors Elections - Seeking Candidates!

It's almost election season! We have multiple Business Member seats that are coming up for election (current board members who hold those seats are eligible to run for re-election, should they choose to do so).  

Please take a few minutes to read how serving on the NYBA Board of Directors can enhance your experience here in our local maritime community, and what kind of commitment the position entails.

Community and Professional Development Benefits:

• Develop a strong working relationship with other Board Members
• Have an 'ear to the ground' regarding industry developments and pending government legislation
• Help maintain a high ethical standard within our industry and promote a positive impression to the public
• Engage with government affaird pertinent to the industry
• Help develop two premier NYBA-produced events: the Spring and Fall Boats Afloat Show 

Time Commitment and Scope of Position: 

• Attendance (in-person or via Zoom) at monthly Board Meetings (2-3 hours)
• Participation in one of the Association sub-committees
• Be available for occasional phone calls for Board business/discussions that requires more immediate attention

Who can run?

• A Business Member or Business Member-Individual level, in good standing
• Note: Business Members need to be CPYB, or initiate the CPYB process within 6 months of joining the Board.

At this point, we are just encouraging members to think about running - we will release a formal request for candidates to declare interest, in late October. 
If you have questions about the election - who can run, who can vote, how to run, etc - please contact Leslie Simmons (leslie@nwyachtbrokers.com).

If you have questions about the experience of serving on the Board - we invite you to contact any of our current Board Members.