Board of Directors Application

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026

2027 HSMAI Leadership Team

Are you a passionate industry leader ready to shape the future of our association? Would you welcome the opportunity to expand your network, deepen your industry knowledge, collaborate with peers, and make a meaningful impact? If so, you may be an ideal candidate to serve on the 2027 HSMAI AZ Board of Directors—and help advance the association that supports your industry.

The current Board of Directors is planning next year’s program of events and assembling the leadership team for the year ahead. If you are not already involved, we invite you to consider joining us. This is your opportunity to step forward, contribute to important decisions, strengthen the prosperity and success of our members, and ensure your voice is heard.

A list of committees is at the bottom of this document.

Board Responsibilities

In the event a Board member is unable to attend a board meeting; the chair or co-chair of their respective committee can attend on their behalf – with no voting rights.
Attendance at the Fall Leadership Retreat is expected (December 13 and 14 in Sedona)
Attendance at the Annual HSMAI Mike Leven Leadership Conference in March 2027 | Atlanta is recommended
Punctual arrival at all Committee meetings and adherence to Robert’s Rules of Order.
Organization of all material requested by the Board
Maintenance of all committee communications for “Chapter of the Year” submission.
Ongoing communication with your Committee Chair(s)
Adherence to HSMAI’s Code of Ethics.
Active participation in the Chapter events and activities.
Active in recruiting new committee members
Active in recruiting new members for the chapter.
The commitment to making this 2027 term a very successful and fun year!

HSMAI Active Committees

44^th Annual Auction & Fundraiser: This industry event is our biggest fundraiser of the year, held in July of each year.

Annual Awards Gala: This is our January event that celebrates our chapter accomplishments, our members and honors our Awards of Excellence recipients.

Collegiate Relations: This committee is responsible for promoting HSMAI to potential student members and liaising with these students to provide mentoring and internship opportunities.

Communications: This committee serves as the editorial staff for the production of HSMAI e-blasts. The committee also oversees the chapter website, social media, public relations and marketing efforts and assists with the Annual Frank Berkman Chapter Awards of Excellence submissions.

Community Outreach: This committee plans and coordinates community service/volunteer projects throughout the year and serves as a liaison with HSMAI’s “Charity of the Year” projects.

Education/Programs: This committee provides beneficial learning experience and leadership growth opportunities for members by planning and implementing all chapter education programs.

16^th Annual Golf Tournament: This committee plans and implements the annual HSMAI HospitaliTee Golf Tournament, held in May of each year.

Membership: This committee develops, promotes and maintains our membership and develops initiatives to provide members with benefits and return on investment (ROI).

Sponsorship: This committee is responsible for overseeing the chapter sponsorship program to include soliciting corporate members and ensuring that all donors receive the appropriate benefits and recognition in return for their sponsorship.