Title: Get Involved
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Section/SPIG: International Health
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We would love to see you get involved in the IH Section! Much of our networking and organization happens during APHA’s Annual Meeting. Attendance at that meeting is an ideal way to meet Section members and get connected with activities that interest you. We also encourage you to participate in activities led by committees or working groups. The best way to learn about these opportunities is to attend the sSction business meetings at the Annual Meeting, or our mid-year meeting during the NCIH meeting in June in D.C. (registration for NCIH not required to attend). You may also contact the chair of your committee of interest to let that person know that you would like to participate.
Section officers are elected each year in a Section-wide ballot. Positions include the Section chair, secretary, Section Council members, and Governing Council members. The Section chair oversees Section activities and presides over Section meetings. The secretary records meeting and conference call minutes and disseminates meeting information to leadership. Section Council members provide input and guidance into Section activities and serve as voting members of the Section Council, along with the chair and Secretary. Governing Councilor members participate and vote in the APHA Governing Council. All officers participate in Section activities and provide input on Section priorities and goals and are generally members who have been involved for some time in other capacities. Elections are held around May of each year. If you are interested in running for office, please contact Nominations Chair Amy Hagopian.