Board seats are generally for two (2) years. New members often come from active committee members.  Great effort is made by the Nominating Committee to keep the Board balanced as to industry and geography. Interested parties should send a Letter of Intent to the Nominating Committee, TRS, PO Box 1454, Jackson NJ 08527

Guidelines for Candidates to the TRS Board of Directors

Criteria to become a TRS Director

• Must be an employee or past employee of a company/organization serving the relocation industry.
• Must be a fully-paid TRS member for two or more years.
• Must have a high energy level and the commitment to support TRS and the relocation industry.
• Must have support from your company to participate as a TRS Board member.
• Must have a history of being actively involved as a leader/participant/committee member at TRS events.
• Must have participated in at least 4 TRS events.
• Must have an interest in becoming a TRS Director with committee responsibilities.
• Must be willing and able to commit to a 2 year assignment.

Note: The Board seat is awarded to an individual, not a company. If a Director has a career change within the relocation industry or is unemployed, (s)he may stay on as a Board member.

• Remain a TRS member in good standing.
• Uphold the bylaws and purpose of TRS.
• Commit to a 3 year assignment (up to 8 hours per month).
• Attend at least 3 of 4 annual Board Meetings.
• Attends all TRS sponsored events (3 annually).
• Assume leadership of a committee.
• Be willing to host a board/committee meeting.

Note: There are no specific financial obligations required of a Director beyond membership fees and individual attendance fees at any TRS event. However, Directors must take ownership of attendance at TRS events, especially the June Event, and be willing to invest time and energy to promote these events.

• Choose the most qualified candidates.
• Make every effort to maintain a geographical balance on the Board.
• Make every effort to maintain a balance of service segments on the Board.
• Only one person per company may become a Board Member.
• Choose high energy, committed people.
• Consider candidates from small companies, as well as candidates from smaller service segments.
• Present a slate to the Board of candidates who are fully aware of the responsibilities of a Directorship and who agree to accept that responsibility.