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General Information - Committees

Board of Directors

The NWFA Board of Directors is the governing body of the Association and is responsible for its management and operations. The Board consists of four officers and 11 directors, each of whom are voted into office by the NWFA membership to serve a three-year term.

Committees

NWFA members can help influence and shape the industry that provides for their way of life by serving on one of the NWFA's many committees or on our Board of Directors. NWFA committees are a vital link between our membership and our Board, and offer one means by which you can assure that the NWFA meets your needs and that of the membership.

Bylaws
The Bylaws Committee is responsible for reviewing, recommending, and implementing all proposed Bylaw changes for the Association. All Bylaw changes are voted on by the membership of the NWFA.

Convention/Expo
The Convention Committee is responsible for planning and administering all aspects of the NWFA's annual convention. This includes development of program ideas and concepts, review of recommended talent from outside speakers, review, development and approval of the promotion schedule, and review of all details for the promotion and administration of the annual trade show.

Education - Management
The Management Education Committee is responsible for developing programs that will help advance the management skills and knowledge of wood flooring managers and business owners.

Education - Technical
The Technical Education Committee is responsible for developing programs that will help advance the technical skills and knowledge of wood flooring professionals.

Government Relations
This committee will monitor federal legislation advising membership and participating in “coalitions” addressing issues affecting NWFA members.

Hardwood Floors Magazine
The Hardwood Floors Magazine Committee is responsible for working with the publication staff to develop editorial content and format for Hardwood Floors Magazine , a publication of the NWFA with a circulation of more than 24,000.

Installation Guidelines & Methods of Installation Manual Taskforce
The Installation Guidelines & Methods of Installation Manual Taskforce is responsible for reviewing and revising the NWFA Installation Guidelines and developing content for the Methods of Installation Manual.

Membership/Membership Services
The Membership Committee is responsible for the recruitment of new members and for the retention of current members for the Association. This committee is also responsible for reviewing the current programs offered to NWFA members, and periodically reviewing membership services to ensure that the services offered effectively serve the needs of the NWFA’s members.

NWFA International Council Taskforce
This taskforce will continue the development of the NWFA International Federation.

Promotions and Public Relations Taskforce
The PPR Taskforce is responsible for coordinating the Association's public relations efforts, by developing and administering an aggressive public relations campaign to advance the awareness and demand for wood flooring.

Steering Committee - Dealer/Contractor
The Dealer/Contractor Steering Committee is responsible for identifying specific business needs of dealer/contractors, and for researching and developing programs to fulfill those needs. The Committee also is responsible for researching and recommending specific programs and activities to the NWFA Board of Directors.

Steering Committee - Manufacturer
The Manufacturer Steering Committee is responsible for identifying specific business needs of manufacturers, and for researching and developing programs to fulfill those needs. The Committee also is responsible for researching and recommending specific programs and activities to the NWFA Board of Directors.

Steering Committee - Wholesale Distributor
The Wholesale Distributor Steering Committee is responsible for identifying specific business needs of wholesale distributors, and for researching and developing programs to fulfill those needs. The Committee also is responsible for researching and recommending specific programs and activities to the NWFA Board of Directors.

Technical Manual Taskforce
The Technical Manual Taskforce is responsible for maintaining, revising and expanding the NWFA Technical Reference Manual. In addition, the Committee also is responsible for revising all technical information provided on the NWFA's web sites.