MWAA Advisory Board Application

2027 Conference Year

Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of the MWAA Advisory Board. We ask that you complete the application as thoroughly as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Tod Kellen at tod.kellen@midwestacquirers.org for answers and insights.

I understand and agree to complete the application as thoroughly as possible.

Name

Company Name and Address

LinkedIn URL

Phone Number

Current Resume

Have you ever attended the MWAA Conference? If so, what years? Have you ever attended any other regional conferences (ie. NEAA, SEAA, or WSAA)?

Why do you want to become an advisory member of the MWAA?

What ideas do you have to improve the MWAA conference?

In what interest areas do you feel you are uniquely positioned to help MWAA move forward?

What would you like to get out of being part of the MWAA Board?

Explain the strengths that you possess that would be of particular benefit to MWAA through service on the Advisory Board (e.g. leadership experience, areas of specialty, government affairs activity, etc.).

Describe any current or previous Board or Advisory Board experience with for- or not-for-profit organizations and your role in that regard.

In your view, what are the biggest challenges facing the payments and acquiring industry, and how will you help MWAA to address them?

Service as a MWAA advisory board member does require a time commitment. As an advisory board member, you would be partnered with one or more board member(s) working on a specific area such as registration, marketing and communications, promotions, sponsorships, website, technology, finances, exhibit hall or agenda. The Advisory Board does participate in Board calls and two (2) on-site meetings per year (travel, lodging and meals paid by MWAA). The advisory board role is crucial to the success of the annual meeting and this group participates actively in planning and managing activities at the annual conference. As we approach the July conference, the call schedule is once per week and attendance from all board and advisory board members is required. Keep in mind, typically, this is a training ground for participation on the Main Board and levels of interest and activity from Advisory Board members are considered when a Main Board seat opens.

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Do you feel you can fully meet these commitments?

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If no or uncertain, please explain.

Are you aware of any outside interests that you currently have which could result in an actual or potential conflict of interest and affect your ability to serve on the MWAA Advisory Board (this includes activities that could diminish MWAA’s ability to conduct objective and unbiased decision-making, affect a business transaction in which MWAA is involved, or negatively impact MWAA’s competitive position in the market)?

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If yes or uncertain, please explain.

The MWAA does not discriminate on any basis including race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.