National Board of Directors

The National Board of Directors is a dynamic group of activists and philanthropists from around the U.S. They represent the Association's seven regions, youth councils, high school chapters, and college chapters. 

The Board:

• Establishes all major administrative and other policies governing the affairs of the Association.
• Designates and/or elects all officers of the Association, including the Chair of the Board of Directors, a Treasurer, an Assistant Treasurer, a Secretary who also serves as General Counsel of the Association, a President and Chief Executive Officer, and an Assistant Secretary.
• Owns, manages, of property, both real and personal, stock, otherwise, in the name of the Association.
• Creates regions, divisions, departments, bureaus, and standing committees as needed to carry out the objectives of the Association.
• Sets membership fees and categories of membership.
• Hosts an annual convention and an annual meeting of the Board of Directors.