2026 Board of Directors Self-Nomination

2026 NARTS Board of Directors Self-Nomination

Thank you for your interest in serving on the NARTS Board of Directors. Board members play an important role in providing strategic leadership, establishing policy, ensuring the financial stability of the Association, and representing the interests of NARTS and its members.

 

Please complete this form in its entirety. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide complete and accurate information and any required documentation. Self-nominations are reviewed based on the information submitted. Incomplete submissions or missing required information may not be considered for placement on the election ballot.

 

Submission of this form does not guarantee placement on the ballot. All candidates will be reviewed for eligibility in accordance with the NARTS Bylaws before the election ballot is finalized.

 

Before You Begin:  Please complete all required fields and upload any requested documents before submitting your self-nomination

  • Professional Headshot

    • For use in the Candidate Forum and official election materials.

      Suggested specifications:

      Square or vertical photo

      High resolution (minimum 1000 pixels wide if possible)

      JPG or PNG

  • Review your responses carefully before submitting. Once submitted, you may not be able to make changes.

  • Associate Member candidates must upload the required recommendation letter from their sponsoring Primary Member.

  • Candidate biographies and headshots will be used in official NARTS election materials and may be edited for length, grammar, formatting, and consistency.

  • If you do not receive a confirmation that your self-nomination was submitted successfully, please contact the NARTS office before the nomination deadline.

  • Self-nominations must be submitted no later than July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Late submissions cannot be accepted.

  • Please use proper capitalization and punctuation when completing your responses. Information may be published exactly as submitted.

Download the NARTS Candidate Guide for more information. 

Name: *
Business Name: *
Business Address | City | State |Zip: *
Business Phone Number: *
Mobile Phone Number: *
Email Address: *
NARTS Membership Type: *
Primary
Associate
Which eligibility path applies to you?: *
Primary Member for at least two consecutive years
Recently became a Primary Member after being an Associate Member in good standing for at least four consecutive years
Associate Member meeting the Associate eligibility requirements
If Associate Member, what is the name of your sponsoring Primary Member?:
Have you maintained membership in good standing during the past twelve consecutive months?: *
Yes
No
Have you attended at least two NARTS educational functions during the past two years, including at least one Annual Conference?: *
Yes
No
List the events attended: *
How many years have you represented a consignment, resale or thrift business selling predominantly used or recycled personal or household merchandise?: *
How long have you been a member of NARTS?: *
Do you currently hold a Partner Membership?: *
Yes
No
Are you associated in any capacity with a business that provides products or services to NARTS store members?: *
Yes
No
Have you been an employee, independent contractor, or professional advisor to NARTS for compensation during the past two years?: *
Yes
No
Have you provided products or services to NARTS for compensation during the past two years?: *
Yes
No
Have you been an owner or part owner of a business that provided products or services to NARTS for compensation during the past two years?: *
Yes
No
Have you served on the Board of another national resale association during the past two years?: *
Yes
No
Do you have any actual or potential conflict of interest that should be disclosed?: *
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
Candidate Biography (maximum 250 words):
Why are you interested in serving on the NARTS Board of Directors? (maximum 250 words):
What knowledge, experience, or perspective would you bring to the Board? (maximum 250 words):
What do you believe is the greatest opportunity facing NARTS over the next three years, and how would you like to contribute to it? (maximum 250 words):
Upload a professional headshot: *
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Upload Associate Member recommendation letter (only if applicable):
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I understand that Board service includes attendance at Board meetings, committee work, strategic planning, and fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities:
Yes
I understand that attendance at the Organizational Board Meeting (tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026) in Winston Salem, North Carolina, is required if elected:
Yes
I understand that Board members are expected to maintain confidentiality and act in the best interests of NARTS:
Yes
I certify that the information I have provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that NARTS will verify my eligibility in accordance with the Association Bylaws, that submitting this self nomination does not guarantee placement on the ballot, and that providing false or misleading information may result in disqualification. By submitting this form, I acknowledge that my electronic submission serves as my certification of these statements: *
I acknowledge and certify the statements above


Thank you for your interest in serving on the NARTS Board of Directors.

 

After the self-nomination period closes, all submissions will be reviewed for eligibility in accordance with the NARTS Bylaws. Eligible candidates will be notified before the election opens on August 1, 2026.

 

Questions? Contact the NARTS office before the self-nomination deadline.