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House of Delegates



The House of Delegates (HOD) is the formal body through which chapters and their members shape the direction of the association. Sending delegates to the Annual Convention is one of a chapter’s most important responsibilities.

Who is represented in the House of Delegates?

Article XI of the NABIP Bylaws identifies the following groups as represented in the House of Delegates:

  • NABIP Board of Trustees Delegates
  • Past National Presidents Delegates
  • State and Local Chapter Delegates

Members of the NABIP Board of Trustees and Past National Presidents may not serve as chapter delegates. They participate in the House of Delegates as representatives of their respective groups. Current lists of Board members and Past Presidents will be posted.

Each chapter is entitled to a minimum of three (3) voting delegates.

Chapters receive one (1) additional voting delegate for every 50 active members over 100 members, based on the March Membership Report.

  • State chapters may send a maximum of eight (8) voting delegates.
  • Local chapters are not subject to a maximum limit.

Credentialing Information 

How to Get Credentialed
After all chapters have submitted their delegate appointment forms, each appointed delegate will receive an email outlining their role and the credentialing requirements. These credentialing emails will be sent in early June. Please follow the instructions in that email to complete the credentialing process.

How Alternate Delegates Are Credentialed
Alternate delegates are not credentialed unless they are officially replacing an appointed delegate. Chapter leadership is responsible for notifying an alternate delegate if they are needed and instructing them to complete the credentialing process at that time.

Important Reminder
Being appointed as a delegate is not the same as being credentialed. Only credentialed delegates are eligible to participate in the House of Delegates.

House of Delegates Resources

  • House of Delegates Handbook
    A comprehensive guide to the House of Delegates, including procedures, timelines, and expectations for delegates.

  • Credentialing Requirement
    Credentialing is required in order to vote. Appointed delegates will receive credentialing instructions by email in early June.

  • Voting Policy
    Voting takes place in person during the House of Delegates session. Proxy voting is not permitted.

  • 2025 House of Delegates Minutes
    View the official minutes from the 2025 House of Delegates, as approved by the NABIP Board of Trustees. These minutes provide a summary of actions taken during last year’s session.

2026-2027 NABIP Board of Trustees
Candidates

Only contested races are subject to a vote. Regional Vice Presidents serve a two-year term. This year, the even regions are up for election.  

President – Mychal Walker
(Delegates do not vote for the President, as the President-elect automatically succeeds to the office
pursuant to Article VI, Section B2.)
President-elect (contested) –  Amanda Brewton, Chuck Rosen
Vice President  – Keith Wallace
Treasurer – Patrick Burns
Secretary  – Mike Mathwig
Region 2 – Alexis Bruni
Region 4 – Liz Dannenberg
Region 6 – Nedra Clingan
Region 8 – Dawn McFarland

Voting for all contested races will occur on Tuesday, June 30, in the House of Delegates.

Proposed Bylaws Amendments 

All Board of Trustees recommendations will be distributed to chapter officers, appointed delegates, and posted here. 

Delegates and Alternate Delegates

  • Delegate Numbers by Chapter
    View the number of voting delegates your chapter is eligible to appoint.
    (Based on the March 2026 Membership Report. Available approximately April 21.)

  • Delegate Appointment Form
    Required to officially appoint delegates and alternate delegates.
    Submit the completed form to chapters@nabip.org by May 22, 2026.

  • Who Can Serve as a Delegate?
    Review eligibility requirements and special provisions for state chapter presidents.

Delegate Allocation

Every chapter is entitled to a minimum of three (3) voting delegates to represent its members in the House of Delegates. Additional delegates are determined by membership size.

  • For every 50 active members over 100 (based on the March Membership Report), a chapter may appoint one additional voting delegate.
  • State chapters, based on eligibility, may appoint up to eight (8) voting delegates.
  • Local chapters have no maximum limit on delegates.

Example allocation:

  • Membership of 1-149 = 3 Delegates
  • Membership of 150-199 = 4 Delegates
  • Membership of 200-249 = 5 Delegates
  • Membership of 250-299 = 6 Delegates
  • Membership of 300-349 = 7 Delegates
  • Membership of 350-399 = 8 Delegates
  • Membership of 400-449 = 9 Delegates
  • Membership of 450-499 = 10 Delegates
  • Membership of 500-549 = 11 Delegates
  • Membership of 550-599 = 12 Delegates

Alternate Delegates

Chapters are encouraged to appoint one alternate delegate for each voting delegate.

  • An alternate delegate is available to step in if a credentialed delegate cannot fulfill their role.
  • Alternates are not credentialed unless they are replacing a delegate.
  • Chapters must notify an alternate if they will be credentialed.
  • All alternate delegates must be appointed by the May 22 deadline.
  • Onsite substitutions are handled during credentialing hours at the Annual Convention.

The deadline for delegate appointments is Friday, May 22, 2026.

 Note: Delegate appointment is a separate process from convention registration. You must complete a convention registration and pay all applicable fees to register for the convention.

Send questions to Brooke Willson at bwillson@NABIP.org.