Board Members

Nola Ayres
National
NAWGJ member since 1984 - SJD

Patty Ames
National
NAWGJ member since1989 - Central Rep

Laurie Reid
Brevet
NAWGJ member since 1976 - East Rep

Judy Denny
National
NAWGJ member since 1986 - North Rep

Denise Green
Brevet
NAWGJ member since 1977 - South Rep - Unity

Lee Bjella
National
NAWGJ member since 1979 - Webmaster

Barb MacAfee
National
NAWGJ member since 1981 - Assigner

Eligibility For State Governing Board Member:
A. All National, Regional, State and At-Large Directors and Officers shall be 21 years of age.
B. All State Governing Board Members shall be certified judges for a minimum of one year (12 months).
C. A candidate must be in good standing under the canons and disciplinary rules of the NAWGJ Code of Professional Responsibility.

Duties Of The State Governing Board Member

• Be responsible to the State Judging Director (SJD).
• Be present at all State Governing Board (SGB) meetings and present, discuss and vote on all pertinent issues.
• Fulfill the specific duties as outlined by the SJD for the Board position held.
• Approve the budget for Judges' Cups or other special events.
• Consult with the SJD about expenditures of more than $200.00 for depreciable items and $100.00 for non-NAWGJ activities or expenditures for gifts or donations.
• Expenditures incurred by a SGB Member must be approved in writing by the SJD.
• Enforce the adherence to high ethical standards in judging.
• Failure to attend two consecutive SGB Meetings shall constitute an automatic suspension. A proxy will not fulfill the attendance requirement. A proxy may be sent and must be approved by the SJD.
• Failure to comply with the responsibilities of this office could result in removal from office after review by the SGB.