Showing posts with label elections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elections. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Election News- Get Your Nominations In! Deadline is April 20

To all Old Town Alexandria Chapter Members

As 2011-2012 Chapter year starts to wind down, it is time to start preparing for the 2012-2013 year.  We have accomplished a lot of great things this year and we need a dynamic, dedicated and energetic group to lead us into the next phase of this young chapter’s history.  Are you up for the challenge?

Candidate Consideration Information was sent via email to your registered chapter email that included the bylaws as they pertain to nominations and the qualifications needed to run for chapter officer. Also included was the nomination form that must be completed in its entirety. Standing for office for 2012-2013 will be all chapter offices, including the Office of President.  

Please note that the deadline to submit a nominee is April 20, 2012.  This date is mandated by our chapter bylaws and cannot be changed, no exceptions. Please submit your nominations to our chapter vice president, Liz Harris at liz.harris.ea.sme@gmail.com

Monday, May 16, 2011

So....What Now?

Believe it or not, our program year is almost done.  We have the last educational program on Tuesday, 5/17 and our installation of new officers and awards ceremony on June 15.

The announcement of our election procedures went out on May 6 to chapter members on the official chapter roster, and elections will take place electronically per our newly ratified chapter bylaws, on June 7.  Ballots will be tallied and results announced on June 10.

Having our chapter governance in place sets the guidance for leadership succession. It sets up the appropriate checks/balances and procedures to ensure that no one leader has undue authority and/or responsibility for the chapter.

There are other roles/responsibilities in chapter leadership that are not officer positions. Several emails from members requested info on these roles.  These are some general responsbilities for each position. Like any other position, you may be asked to pitch in to help cover other stuff if needed.


1. Membership chair- Welcomes new members.  Reaches out to potential members. Coordinates chapter leader visits to local companies to either introduce information about IAAP or present information on IAAP certification.  Just depends on what the company executive requests.

2. Program chair-  Coordinates the program year schedule along with the chapter executive committee.  Confirms speaker, materials, A/V, speaker location for each program.  Submits speaker materials and recertification point requests to IAAP HQ. Prepares recertification certificates for attendees and is responsible for verifying the attendance roster.

3. Communications chair -  Gathers information and materials for chapter newsletter.  Updates chapter member email and general email distribution lists

4. Certification chair- This person helps coordinate the study group and schedule for certification exams. Acts as a liasion between the division and the chapter, as well as responsible for relaying any information from IAAP Certification to the chapter membership.

Other volunteer roles that have not been finalized but generally exist within chapters are:
Retirement Trust Foundation (RTF) chair
Ways and Means (fundraising) chair
Parlimentary Advisor
Nominations committee chair
Financial review committee
Professional Member of the Year coordinator
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There are many options to contribute and participate.  The key is to gauge approximately how much time you will be able to volunteer and try to match your interests and time available to that committee or committees.

Hope everyone is having a good week.  Tomorrow (tues.) is the Full Moon! (smile)

Kemetia