The Westmoreland Bar Association’s Nominating Committee is accepting applications from members who would like to serve in leadership positions with the WBA.
The position of Vice President of the Board and one opening on the Board of Directors will be among the positions to be filled by election at the annual meeting held on the first Monday in April. Additionally, there is one opening on the Membership Committee, one opening on the Building Committee, and one opening on the Investment Committee.
The Nominating Committee—Chair Judge Charles R. Conway III, Samuel R. Coury, John M. Ranker, Cindy Stine, Angelea Allen Mitas, Adam J. Long, and Keegan Miller-Johnson—will meet in February, after the application deadline, to review applications, interview candidates, and prepare a slate of nominees to present to the Board of Directors and the membership of the Westmoreland Bar Association.
Any member interested in running for any of these positions should submit an application to the Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o the WBA. Candidates may fill out the Candidate Information Form and submit it online, or print and complete the Candidate Information Form and submit it via first-class mail or email. The WBA must receive the application by 4 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Complete the online application
For more information about any of the positions, see below or contact a Nominating Committee member.
Vice President
The Vice President automatically succeeds the President-Elect at the expiration of the term of the President-Elect then in office, or if the office of President-Elect becomes vacant. In the absence of the President and President-Elect, the Vice President presides at any meetings and carries out the President’s duties.
Director
The Board of Directors ensures that the WBA’s mission, services, policies, and programs are carried out. Applicants should have experience in WBA activities such as chairing a committee, attending bar functions, and being active in the bar community. In addition, they must be able to think clearly and creatively, and work well with people, individually and in a group.
Interested candidates should know that the responsibilities include attending each monthly board meeting, the annual board retreat and planning retreat, all bar association and foundation activities, and serving at the president’s request.
One position is available, for a three-year term. The Director will:
- Attend all board and appropriate committee meetings and special events.
- Serve on committees and offer to take on special assignments.
- Inform others about the Westmoreland Bar Association and its activities and functions.
- Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements.
- Take responsibility and follow through on given assignments.
- Contribute personal and financial resources in a generous way according to circumstances.
- Open doors in the community.
Membership
The Membership Committee is the first point of contact that most applicants for membership will have with the WBA. One position for a five-year term is available. Applicants for the 2026-2027 election must be Life Members of the WBA (Participating Members with a continuous period of fifteen [15] years of participating membership). The Membership Committee member will:
- Attend monthly committee meetings.
- Personally interview and educate applicants on the workings of the WBA, including committee assignments, staff responsibilities, and new lawyer opportunities such as the mentor program, the Young Lawyers, and Reduced Fee.
- Make recommendations for membership eligibility and class (participating or associate).
Building
The Building Committee is responsible for maintaining the management and upkeep of Bar Headquarters. One position for a five-year term is available. Applicants for the 2026-2027 election must be Life Members of the WBA (Participating Members with a continuous period of fifteen [15] years of participating membership). The Building Committee member will:
- Attend quarterly committee meetings.
- Be knowledgeable about the utilization of Bar Headquarters for business and social functions.
- Help to develop annual budget for operation of building.
- Make recommendations to Board of Directors on matters of concern in building upkeep.
Investment
The Investment Committee oversees the investments of the association, ensures adherence to the investment policy directives, and oversees the functions of the investment advisor and investment manager. One position for a five-year term is available. The Investment Committee member will:
- Attend quarterly committee meetings.
- Be knowledgeable about the investments of the Bar Association.
- Make recommendations to the Board of Directors on the management of our finances and investment account.
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