DELEGATE information

House of Delegates

The House of Delegates is the body of Sigma that holds legislative and judicial powers. According to the bylaws, each chapter must have representation to act on its behalf in the House of Delegates for items of business before the organization. It is vital that every chapter is represented and has a voice, so your service as a delegate is truly appreciated!

For the 48th Biennial Convention, the House of Delegates will take place from 10-11 November. This is a synchronous event, and all delegates (in-person and virtual) must be available during the posted times in order to participate and cast their votes in real-time. These sessions will include voting on proposed bylaws and articles of incorporation amendments and the slate of international officers, reporting on the activities of the biennium, and recognition of award recipients and new chapters.

Chapters should have identified convention delegates in the Chapter Management System (CMS). If your chapter has any delegate changes, please contact delegatesupport@sigmanursing.org.

Communication to delegates starts early, so it is imperative to appoint them on time. Each chapter has two delegate positions to fill. One person can fill both roles but needs to be designated in the Chapter Management System as both Chapter Delegate 1 and Chapter Delegate 2 for that individual to cast both chapter votes during the proceedings. It is also recommended that chapters identify an alternate delegate to ensure chapter representation in case an emergency arises. This is especially important if only one person is listed as both Chapter Delegate 1 and Chapter Delegate 2 and is casting both votes. Please keep in mind that any active, dues-paying member of your chapter can represent the chapter as a delegate. In addition to identifying delegates in the CMS, delegates also need to be registered convention attendees in order to participate. The standard registration deadline is 8 October 2025.

Meet the Candidates

During the House of Delegates, delegates will vote on the slate of international officers. Each candidate has also provided a written and video statement for delegates to review. Also, delegates can learn more during the virtual conversations with the candidates.

View the 2025-2027 ballot »

Meet the 2025-2027 candidates and view the webinar schedule »

Meet the Candidates webinars were held in September. You can view the recordings by clicking the links below.

Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee Chair and Secretary Candidates
Watch Recording »

Vice President and President-elect Candidates
Watch Recording »

Director Candidates
Watch Recording »

Newly elected members will join these returning members to serve during the 2025-2027 biennium:

Sigma Board of Directors

President: Liz Westcott, UK
Treasurer: Kathleen Bradley, USA
Directors: Diana-Lyn Baptiste, USA
Thomas Kearns, UK
Jennifer Saylor, USA

Sigma Governance Committee
Janice Agaizo, USA
Megan Lippe, USA

Leadership Succession Committee
Anthony Gomez, Australia
Stephanie Jeffers, USA
Milko Zanini, Italy

Chapter Delegates Community

If you are serving as a chapter delegate, be sure to visit The Circle, Sigma's online member community, where you'll find a special community just for delegates. The Chapter Delegates Community is a place where you can ask questions about your role, find links to important documents (ballot and proposed bylaws changes), learn about the schedule of events, and talk with other delegates and staff

Proposed Bylaws Amendments and Resolutions

Prior to convention, delegates should communicate with their chapter membership to determine how the chapter would like their votes to be cast.

View proposed changes to Sigma's bylaws »

View proposed changes to Sigma's resolutions »

Learn more by watching the recording from one of our review sessions:

Bylaws review session 1 recording »

Bylaws review session 2 recording »

Test Your Tech

In preparation for the House of Delegates sessions 10-11 November, there will be designated times for all delegates to practice logging into the Lumi voting platform.

Test on your own: Delegates can log in anytime from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST (0700-1700) daily from 3-9 November. During these sessions, all delegates should try logging in with the same device they plan to use while participating in the House of Delegates.

Live Delegate Orientation: 5 November, 9:00-10:00 a.m. EST (0900-1000)

Who should attend the live orientation?
This one-hour session is especially beneficial for virtual delegates and will include a live presentation on how to use the virtual platform, cast your vote in the virtual platform, and speak from the virtual floor. After the presentation, there will be hands-on practice of the voting module as well as the ability to practice speaking from the virtual floor to test your computer microphone.

Delegates attending sessions in person are also encouraged to attend this live session if they have any questions about using their own mobile smartphone, tablet, or laptop to cast their votes while onsite.

We have compiled a step-by-step instruction sheet to help you navigate the virtual meeting platform. Important information is included, such as understanding how to log in to the virtual platform, how to join the speaking queue, and what to do if you are having technical problems. Please read these instructions prior to your attendance at the practice session and virtual convention.

All delegates will use their own personal devices to cast their votes.

In-Person Delegates

Voting can be done on any device that can access the internet (e.g., mobile phone, tablet, laptop).
Any web browser other than Internet Explorer will work.
Please make sure your device is fully charged and will make it through the entire meeting day.
Access a step-by-step instruction sheet to help you navigate the meeting platform.

Virtual Delegates

Voting should be done on a laptop or desktop computer with speakers and a microphone. If you have questions or experience any issues, please chat with delegate support staff.
Please have access to a strong, reliable internet connection for streaming the live meeting.
Google Chrome is the preferred web browser to use.
- Other web browsers that are supported: New Edge (Chromium) or Firefox
- Web browsers that are not supported: ‘Legacy’ Edge, Safari, Internet Explorer
Please make sure to update your web browsers to the newest version for the best viewing experience.
Access a step-by-step instruction sheet to help you navigate the virtual meeting platform.

Parliamentarian Hours

Virtual delegates:
If you plan on making a motion or nomination from the floor, please attend a Virtual Parliamentarian Office Hours session.

Monday, 10 November at 7:00 a.m. EST
Monday, 10 November at 6:00 p.m. EST

All must join at the start; if no one joins by 20 minutes after the session begins, the Zoom will be closed.

In-person delegates:
If you plan on making a motion or nomination from the floor, please attend a Parliamentarian Office Hours session located in Room 300.

Sunday, 9 November | 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
Monday, 10 November | 7:00-8:00 a.m. EST
Monday, 10 November | Available for 90 minutes starting 30 minutes after the close of the House of Delegates

Questions about your role?

If you need further clarification about your role or have any questions, please post your question to the All Chapter Officers Workgroup on The Circle for a prompt response.