2025-2027 TX NAWGJ State Committee Election
Election Process Timeline: May 25 - July 10, 2025
Term: July 15, 2025 - July 14, 2027
Texas judges,
The 2025 Texas NAWGJ state committee election process begins May 25, 2025.
Scroll to the bottom for attachments if desired.
For any judge meeting the following qualifications:
ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE COMMITTEE MEMBER
- All candidates shall be 21 years of age.
- All state committee members shall be NAWGJ members and certified judges for a minimum of one year (12 months).
- A candidate must live in the region where their address is on file with the National Office unless otherwise approved by the National Board of Directors.
- State Committee Members may be re-elected for 2 additional 2-year terms (partial terms will not be considered when considering the duration of terms). In the event no eligible candidate indicates interest in the position, approval may be requested for the Incumbent to continue to serve an additional term in that position or another vacant position on the committee.
- For the State Committee, approval is granted by the Regional Committee. Clarification: Service on the State Committee only applies to that person who accrues six years of service time on the State Committee.
- A candidate must be in good standing under the Canons and the NAWGJ Code of Professional Responsibility.
- A current Officer must be up-to-date with all required reports to be eligible to run for office.
- A member may not serve in any of the following positions simultaneously: State Judging Director, State Committee Assigner, Regional Judging Director, National Officer, At-Large Director, or Regional Collegiate Assigner.
If you are interested in running for a position on the 2025-2027 TX NAWGJ state committee, complete the
and return it along with a photo to BOTH the NAWGJ vice-president AND the regional judging director by June 12, 2025.
***Rename the application file and your photo file with your name and state initials.***
Failure to e-mail an application by the deadline indicates that you do NOT wish to run for office.
Mail to:
Judges meeting the requirements above who wish to run for any position should know that each job will be time-consuming. Organizational and computer skills are essential. The majority of communication is done via e-mail, online conferences, and the website. Internet access is a prerequisite. Committee members must be able or must agree to learn and use these skills as required in their respective positions.
TX NAWGJ STATE COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
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District 1 assigner |
Assign and contract officials to competitions from the available judges in his/her district. Serve as the primary liaison between his/her district and the SJD. Assist the SJD with events in his/her district.
The District 2/3 assigner will coordinate with the District 2/3 high school assigner when necessary in assigning meets. |
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District 2/3 assigner |
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District 7 assigner |
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District 5/6 assigner |
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District 2/3 high school assigner |
Assign and contract officials to the high school competitions in Districts 2/3. Coordinate with the District 2/3 assigner when necessary in assigning meets. |
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Secretary/Newsletter Editor: |
Record minutes for all meetings and conferences. Prepare minutes for review and acceptance by the state committee, and publish the minutes in a newsletter to the membership. Send notifications to the webmaster to post on the website. Prepare and publish electronic newsletters to the members as directed by the SJD. Assist the SJD in sending information to the membership. |
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Treasurer: |
Maintain the checking account and provide quarterly financial reports as required by NAWGJ. Work with the SJD to develop a budget for the year or for events. Disburse funds as directed by the SJD. Submit reports at the yearly meeting and to the committee for approval. Receive written approval for all expenditures, gifts, or donations. Bookkeeping skills and a working knowledge of MS Excel and a bookkeeping program are required. |
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Event Coordinator: |
Work with the SJD and the treasurer on the budget and expenditures for the state judges’ cup, the national judges' cup, and the Xcel Xtravaganza meets. Recommend sites and hosts for the approval of the state committee for events. Coordinate with the SJD to negotiate final contracts. Assist in promoting meets and clinics. Obtain assistance from the local NAWGJ representatives. Other duties may include but are not limited to ordering medals, finding sponsors, assisting the SJD with volunteer events, and helping with membership discounts and clinics. Must file with the treasurer any sums of money spent or received. Obtain permission from the SJD for depreciable expenses of $100 or more. Shall be responsible to the SJD and the state committee. |
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Education Coordinator: |
Coordinate a team to develop and implement a judges’ education program:
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Recruitment and Retention Coordinator: |
Recruitment: coordinate a team to attract and identify individuals who have the best backgrounds and qualifications, reaching the right people. This role is vital to growth. Who is the best target audience? How do we reach and inspire new candidates? Retention: coordinate a team to ensure high retention; keep judges motivated; develop and administer a mentoring program. Why do judges stay; why do judges quit? |
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Professionalism Coordinator: |
Coordinate a team to encourage adherence to the NAWGJ canons and rules. Provide fair and equitable resolution of complaints regarding the professional conduct of judges |
STATE COMMITTEE DUTIES
Executive
- Must be elected in order to vote. If they are not elected, they may not carry out duties that allow them to:
- Handle funds
- Issue NAWGJ contracts as the designated assigner
- Vote on State Committee issues
- Write anything in print on behalf of NAWGJ, including newsletters or web material
- Be responsible to the State Judging Director.
- Represent the state where the address is on file with the National Membership site, except under special circumstances when the State Committee can be petitioned in writing.
- Fulfill the specific duties as outlined by the State Judging Director for the Board position held.
- Embody and enforce the adherence to high ethical standards in judging and professionalism in the sport of gymnastics.
- Support and promote the National Judges’ Cup. NAWGJ events and responsibilities must take priority over non-NAWGJ events.
Meetings
- Be present at all State Committee meetings and present, discuss, and vote on pertinent issues (Texas holds four quarterly meetings per year including one face-to-face meeting at GAT).
- Failure to attend two consecutive State Committee meetings shall constitute an automatic suspension. A proxy will not fulfill the attendance requirement. A proxy:
- May be sent, but must be a current member.
- Will not have a vote.
- Must obtain written approval from the State Judging Director.
Financial and Reports
- Approve the State Judging Director’s budget.
- Expenditures incurred by a State Committee member must be approved in writing by the State Judging Director.
- Consult with and receive written approval from the State Judging Director for:
- Depreciable expenditures in excess of $200.00.
- Non-NAWGJ expenses over $100.00. NAWGJ events and responsibilities must take priority over non-NAWGJ events.
- Gifts or donations exceeding $100.00
- Annually sign and submit to the Vice President a Confidentiality Agreement, a NAWGJ Conflict of Interest statement, and the Mitigation Form, if applicable.
Noncompliance with the responsibilities of this office could result in removal from office after review by the Board of Directors.
ELECTION TIMELINE:
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Activity |
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May 25 |
VP sends RJD application and accompanying documents.
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June 12 |
(date updated due to holiday/Sunday rollout) Candidate Application Form due to RJD and Vice President:
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Between June 13 - 24 |
(date updated due to holiday/Sunday rollout) RJD will participate in a test election to verify the accuracy of the ballot. |
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June 25 - July 10 |
Voting:
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July 10 |
Voting ends:
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July 15 |
Newly elected State Committee Members assume office. |
If you have any questions, please contact Suzy Azzaro (RJD) or me.
Thx,
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Bonnie B. Crawford, TX State Judging Director (SJD)
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