- Submit the following:
- Consent to serve form
- Nominations by a current SPN member or self-nominations are accepted
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Letter of support from employer
- Photo (passport style)
- Candidate statement using 200 words or less, describe:
- Prior leadership experience (either within SPN, other organizations, or institutional).
- How you as a Board member would fulfill/advance the SPN mission.
- Nominees will be notified whether they have been slated for the ballot by mid October, 2012.
- Term of office begins at the close of the Annual Conference following their election
- DOWNLOAD the Consent to Serve / Self-Nomination Form
For more information, call 414-908-4950 x135
Nominations are Being Sought for the Following Positions:
Position |
Description |
Duties |
President-elect (1 year) |
Shall assume the office of the President at the end of the President’s term of office.
The term of office for the President is two years. Serves as a member of the Board of Directors. |
- Assist the President in the performance of the President’s duties as requested.
- Learn the duties of the President
- Substitute for the President or the Vice-President when requested
- Accepts responsibilities and assignments as delegated by the President
- Serves as a liaison between assigned committee(s) and the Board
- Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan
- Contributes articles to the newsletter as required
- Completes other duties as assigned
- Serves as a member of the Executive Finance Committee
|
Treasurer (2 year term) |
Shall monitor the financial status and reports on the budget to the President and the Board of Directors.
Serves as a member of the Board of Directors. Chairs the Executive Finance Committee. |
- Actively participates at all meetings regarding the Society’s financial business.
- Develops and presents an annual budget to the Board of Directors.
- Considers the financial requirements of basic policies and programs in planning the annual budget.
- Reports to the membership on the financial status of SPN.
- Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
- Serves as a liaison between assigned committee(s) and the Board.
- Contributes articles to newsletter as required
- Completes other duties as assigned.
|
Member-at-Large
(2 year term)
Two openings |
Shall represent the general membership on issues of interest or concern |
- Listens to membership and communicates issues, needs and interests to the Board.
- Identify potential problems and opportunities.
- Conducts projects to further the goals of the organization or to develop the services for the membership.
- Serves as a liaison between assigned committee and the Board.
|
Nominating Committee
(2 year term)
Two openings |
Shall prepare a slate of candidates as provided in the bylaws |
- Identifies the skills and representation necessary within the board membership to achieve the goals and fulfill the mission of SPN
- Review candidate nominations based on the identified skill and representation required for the Board to achieve the goals of SPN and to fulfill the mission
- Recommend a slate of candidates for the election
- Review the election results and communicate to the Board
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NOTE: It is anticipated that new board members can expect an average of 6 hours per month
for board or committee activities.
