Dear NABC™ Members,
This year has been unique and challenging, testing all of us both professionally and personally. We'd like to thank all of our members for their support and engagement throughout the year. We are looking forward to returning to our "new" normal as 2021 approaches. In planning for 2021, it is time for our NABC™ Board Elections and Annual Meeting. While we usually hold this at SEMA while we are together, this year will be a virtual meeting.
The purpose for this communication is to prepare all for the upcoming NABC™ Annual Meeting scheduled for November 4, 2020 virtual meeting. Per our Bylaws we are providing to you documents to be reviewed and voted upon during our Annual Meeting. We have three areas we need you to review and be prepared to cast a vote upon. There is an additional event for consideration for current and newly elected Board of Directors members.
This year has been unique and challenging, testing all of us both professionally and personally. We'd like to thank all of our members for their support and engagement throughout the year. We are looking forward to returning to our "new" normal as 2021 approaches. In planning for 2021, it is time for our NABC™ Board Elections and Annual Meeting. While we usually hold this at SEMA while we are together, this year will be a virtual meeting.
The purpose for this communication is to prepare all for the upcoming NABC™ Annual Meeting scheduled for November 4, 2020 virtual meeting. Per our Bylaws we are providing to you documents to be reviewed and voted upon during our Annual Meeting. We have three areas we need you to review and be prepared to cast a vote upon. There is an additional event for consideration for current and newly elected Board of Directors members.
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1. 2020 NABC Annual Meeting Agenda. Please review the agenda for the order of presentation and information on the voting process.
2. 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes. These Minutes are provided for review and a motion to approve will take place during the 2020 Annual Meeting.
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3. NABC™ Amended and Restated Bylaws. The general membership may amend these bylaws at any time by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of
those voting in favor of such an amendment, provided 30 days written notice of the proposed wording, as well as the prior wording, has been sent to each member at their last known address. Such notice shall be sent by both US mail and e-mail. Executive Committee and Board of Director recommendations may or may not be included, as they see fit. However, lack of such a recommendation shall not prevent the amendment from being voted upon. The current NABC bylaws (nabc_current_bylaws_2015.pdf) and new amended and restated bylaws (nabc_amendend_bylaws_2019.pdf) are posted here for your review. Your vote on this will allow us to strengthen our operational platform and guide our organization for the next 25 years. Voting will take place virtually during the 2020 Annual Meeting. Your membership must be in good standing as of November 3rd and will be checked with our database as you are provided a digital ballot on November 4th. |
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3. The NABC™ Board of Directors elects seven board seats annually per our Bylaws. You will find included in the downloadable PDF "2020-21 Annual Meeting Elections" outlining the eight candidates who are up for election or re-running. There are four new candidates and four incumbent board members running for the seven seats. Bios, photos and contact information for each are included in the PDF.
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4. If you are a board member currently or are elected to the board, please plan to attend the closed session after the election is complete. The new board (only) will go into a closed session and elect the Executive Committee.
We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and hope you are receiving our communications directly by email, and also following us on social media and visiting our website at www.NationalAutoBodyCouncil.org for all our exceptional accomplishments in this past year. As a reminder you must be present in the virtual meeting to vote as we do not allow a proxy vote. Your membership will be checked with our database as you are provided a digital ballot on November 4th.
We look forward to seeing you online and having the opportunity to visit during our 2020 Annual Meeting. Please stay tuned for the virtual meeting details.
Continued Success and Be Well,
Bill Garoutte
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Auto Body Council™
We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and hope you are receiving our communications directly by email, and also following us on social media and visiting our website at www.NationalAutoBodyCouncil.org for all our exceptional accomplishments in this past year. As a reminder you must be present in the virtual meeting to vote as we do not allow a proxy vote. Your membership will be checked with our database as you are provided a digital ballot on November 4th.
We look forward to seeing you online and having the opportunity to visit during our 2020 Annual Meeting. Please stay tuned for the virtual meeting details.
Continued Success and Be Well,
Bill Garoutte
President and Chief Executive Officer
National Auto Body Council™
2020 NABC Board of Directors Election Process
The National Auto Body Council Board is comprised of collision repair industry companies and individuals representing the industry's thought leaders. These volunteer board members donate their time and expertise to lead the NABC and serve our industry membership. The election of the NABC™ Board of Directors is governed by the NABC™ Bylaws below. Complete bylaws and policies are available for download at the bottom of this page.
NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL BYLAWS
ARTICLE II
Directors
Section 1. Elections. Members seeking the position of Director must notify the corporation or the Executive Director at least 60 days before the Annual Meeting in writing in order to be included on the ballot. Any member wishing to nominate a person for Director must submit that nomination in writing to the Corporation or Executive Director.
All nominees must be current individual members or the designated representative of a member company, in order to be considered a candidate for the Board of Directors. Said nomination must be submitted by a minimum of three members and must be received 60 days before the Annual Meeting.
The election notice for the Board of Director positions considered for election shall then be sent to all members at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting. The election notice shall include the number of Director seats to be voted on, the candidate’s name, city and state, business address, and e-mail, and if they are an incumbent.
The election shall take place at the Annual Meeting at which time all members shall have the right to vote on any matter that may come before that Meeting. Members must be present at the Meeting to vote. Proxy votes are not allowed.
Section 6. Term of Office. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Organization, or these bylaws, the term of office to which each Director is elected is three (3) years or until a successor is elected. There shall be a limit of three consecutive terms for which a Director may be elected. After three successive terms and upon a replacement having been elected, a Director may seek election the following year or may be appointed as per the bylaws herein established.
NABC™ Board of Directors Nominations:
The nomination process is now closed. NABC™ Board of Directors nominations were due September 5, 2020, 60 days prior to the NABC™ Annual Meeting and Board Elections on November 4, 2020, held virtually. For your information, please note the following criteria for board nomination:
The available NABC™ Board of Director positions include:
The roster of qualified nominated candidates and incumbents is available above. To attend the NABC™ Annual Meeting and participate in the NABC™ Board of Directors election, you must be a NABC™ member in good standing. No proxy votes will be allowed.
Section 1. Elections. Members seeking the position of Director must notify the corporation or the Executive Director at least 60 days before the Annual Meeting in writing in order to be included on the ballot. Any member wishing to nominate a person for Director must submit that nomination in writing to the Corporation or Executive Director.
All nominees must be current individual members or the designated representative of a member company, in order to be considered a candidate for the Board of Directors. Said nomination must be submitted by a minimum of three members and must be received 60 days before the Annual Meeting.
The election notice for the Board of Director positions considered for election shall then be sent to all members at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting. The election notice shall include the number of Director seats to be voted on, the candidate’s name, city and state, business address, and e-mail, and if they are an incumbent.
The election shall take place at the Annual Meeting at which time all members shall have the right to vote on any matter that may come before that Meeting. Members must be present at the Meeting to vote. Proxy votes are not allowed.
Section 6. Term of Office. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Organization, or these bylaws, the term of office to which each Director is elected is three (3) years or until a successor is elected. There shall be a limit of three consecutive terms for which a Director may be elected. After three successive terms and upon a replacement having been elected, a Director may seek election the following year or may be appointed as per the bylaws herein established.
NABC™ Board of Directors Nominations:
The nomination process is now closed. NABC™ Board of Directors nominations were due September 5, 2020, 60 days prior to the NABC™ Annual Meeting and Board Elections on November 4, 2020, held virtually. For your information, please note the following criteria for board nomination:
- The nominee must be an existing NABC™ member in good standing as of September 5, 2020
- The nominee must be nominated by three current NABC™ members
- The nomination must include a photo and bio of the nominated individual
The available NABC™ Board of Director positions include:
- Seven open board seats
The roster of qualified nominated candidates and incumbents is available above. To attend the NABC™ Annual Meeting and participate in the NABC™ Board of Directors election, you must be a NABC™ member in good standing. No proxy votes will be allowed.
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National Auto Body Council
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