2025 NECA Board of Governors Meeting Announcements

Start Time for 2025 Board of Governors Meeting

The next meeting of the NECA Board of Governors will be held at the McCormick Place West Convention Center in Chicago, IL on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 9:00 am following a continental breakfast.

“DATE OF RECORD” for Voting at the 2025 Board of Governors Meeting

Because the 2025 Board of Governors Meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 12, the date of record is Wednesday, August 13. As of August 13, service charges should be paid through the payroll month of June (2025-06). Allowing for the 60-day grace period, any members whose service charges are not paid through the payroll month of April (2025-04) by August 13 will not receive a vote. Annual dues ($450) for 2025 must also be paid by that date.

NECA Executive Committee Nominates Mark Walter for President

Pursuant to Article 8.3(b) of the National Bylaws, the name of Mark Walter of Portland, OR was placed in nomination for President by the NECA Executive Committee at its most recent meeting. Governors will vote on this nomination, along with other Officers, at their annual meeting in Chicago.

NECA Executive Committee Nominates Steve Stone for Vice President at Large

Pursuant to Article 8.3(d) of the National Bylaws, the name of Steve Stone of St. Louis, MO was placed in nomination for Vice President at Large by the NECA Executive Committee at its most recent meeting. Governors will vote on this nomination, along with other Officers, at their annual meeting in Chicago.

Expiration of District Vice President’s Terms

The terms of office for the following member officers will expire as of December 31, 2025, and elections for filling these offices will be held at the NECA Board of Governors meeting in Chicago.

• Vice President, District 1
• Vice President, District 3
• Vice President, District 5
• Vice President, District 7
• Vice President, District 9 

Nominations for District Vice Presidents must be signed by a Governor from that District and sent in writing to the Secretary-Treasurer & CFO, Traci Walker, between the dates of July 14 and August 13.