* Application form asks for information that directly illustrates how criteria are being met
* Letter(s) of recommendation or support from active GFWC club member(s) are required
* Applications should be judged on a point system, but be sure to let applicant know what the system is
* Application forms should be available to entire state membership (can be published in state newsletter; distributed at district and state meetings; available on state federation website, etc.)

State Federation solicits nominations from clubs/districts
* All criteria listed for application process apply also to nomination process
* State can determine how many nominations will be considered from each club/district

SELECTION:

A committee or panel of judges should make the final selection of the one state representative to the LEADS program. The panel could be the state Executive Board/Committee or be appointed by the state president and/or board.

* panel should include Junior representative(s)
* panel should include representation from each district
* panel should include state leadership chairman
* panel should adhere to accepted standards for selection (point system is good example)
* panel should include former LEADS participants
* applicant’s name and club should not be known to judging panel
* panel should select one participant and one alternate who can fill in if participant is unable to attend

It is not necessary or recommended to include the criteria for applying and selecting LEADS candidates in the state bylaws or standing rules. However, the application and selection criteria should be written, understood and freely available to all members of the state Federation.

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