The House of Delegates provides chapters and their members with the formal opportunity to shape the direction of this association. Exercising this right, by sending delegates to the convention, is one of a chapter's greatest responsibilities.
Who is represented in the House of Delegates?
NABIP's bylaws (Article XI) specifically identify the groups below as being represented in the House of Delegates (HOD). NABIP Board of Trustees members and former NABIP Presidents are not eligible to serve as chapter delegates, they serve as delegates for their respective groups. Lists of the Board and past presidents are posted below.
A chapter is entitled to a minimum of three voting delegates. One additional voting delegate is allowed for each additional 50 active members over 100 members listed on the March Membership Report. State chapters are eligible to send up to a maximum of eight delegates to the House of Delegates. Local chapters have no such maximum.
Delegates and Alternate Delegates
Delegate and Alternate Delegate Appointment Information
- Delegate Numbers by Chapter - Lists the number of delegates to which a chapter is entitled. This information is based on the March 2025 membership report and will be posted once that report has been completed and processed, around April 21.
- Delegate Appointment Form - Form required to appoint chapter delegates and alternate delegates. Complete it and email it to chapters@nabip.org no later than May 23, 2025.
- Who Can Be a Delegate? - Details the specific requirements about who can serve as a delegate as well as the special privileges of state chapter presidents.
How Chapter Delegate Numbers are Determined
Each chapter is entitled to a minimum of three voting delegates. One additional voting delegate is allowed for each additional 50 active members over 100 members listed on the March membership report. State chapters are eligible for a maximum of eight delegates to the House of Delegates, if eligible. Local chapters have no such maximum.
Chapters are encouraged to designate an alternate delegate for each one of its appointed delegates. An alternate delegate is used to replace a delegate who is unable to fulfill their voting duty. This transition occurs onsite at the Annual Convention during credentialing hours. The details of this process can be found below in the Credentialing Information section. All alternate delegates must also be appointed by the May 23 deadline.
A sample of how delegate numbers are assigned. State chapters are limited to eight delegates.
- 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
Credentialing Information
How to Get Credentialed - Once all of the chapters have submitted their delegate appointment information emails will be sent to each appointed delegate notifying them of their role and the credentialing requirements. The credentialing emails will go out in the beginning of June.
How to Credential an Alternate Delegate - An alternate delegate does not get credentialed unless they are replacing an appointed delegate. The chapter leadership is responsible for communicating with the alternate delegate to let them know if they need to be credentialed.
Being appointed as a delegate is not the same thing as being a credentialed delegate. You must be credentialed in order to be eligible to participate in the House of Delegates.
House of Delegates Information
The House of Delegates will take place in Miami on July 1, 2025.
- House of Delegates Handbook (to be posted)
- Credentialing is a requirement for voting. Emails with credentialing information will be sent in early June.
- Voting will only occur in-person in the House of Delegates. There are no proxy votes.
- 2024 House of Delegates Minutes as approved by NABIP's Board of Trustees. Information about last year's House of Delegates
2025-2026 NABIP Board of Trustees
Candidates
Only contested races are subjected to a vote. Regional Vice Presidents serve a two-year term. This year the odd regions are up for election.
President – Susan Rider
(Delegates do not vote for the President, as the President-elect automatically assumes this position.)
President-elect – David Smtih
Vice President (contested) – Mychal Walker & Tim Kanter
Treasurer – Stephanie Berger
Secretary (contested) – Dave Mordo & Keith Wallace
Region 1 – Bill Stuart
Region 3 – Sara Walker-Hite
Region 5 – Angela Mlynarski
Region 7 – Sheila Prior
Voting for all contested races will occur on Tuesday, July 1, in the House of Delegates.
Proposed Bylaws Amendments
All Board of Trustees recommendations will be distributed to chapter officers, appointed delegates and posted here.
The deadline for delegate appointments is Friday, May 23, 2025.
Note: Delegate appointment is a separate process from convention registration. You must complete a convention registration, and pay all applicable fees, to register for convention.
Send questions to Brooke Willson at bwillson@NABIP.org.