Beginning in 2011, some AB members have been chosen through [[Advisory Board Elections|elections]].
Since 2015, the AB has consisted of six elected members (five regional: US Northeast, US South, US Midwest, US West, and Canada, and one at large seat), and five nominated appointed seats, where outgoing members recommend successors from their region.
The [[2017 Advisory Board Elections]] are currently in progress with voting taking place from June 3rd through June 30th for elected US South, US West, and At Large members of the 2 contested seatsAdvisory Board.
<a target=_new href="http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/vote.pl" style="display:inline-block;color:white;background-color:#3e4e97;padding:6px;font-weight:bold;border:solid 1px #cccccc">Vote now</a> The remainder of the appointed seats on the board are appointed selected by the Executive Committee, taking into consideration the recommendations of outgoing members, and the need for balance of all kinds in the composition of the board.
From time to time, the AB elevates long-serving members to emeritus status.