If you are interested in self-nominating for any of the available positions, you will need to submit a nomination form by March 31. Click here http://www.apha.org/about/gov/leadership/ for the APHA leadership page and the nomination form. If you are interested in being nominated by the Section, please complete the information and e-mail the Section chair at gail.bellamy@med.fsu.edu
Action Board
The Action Board is charged with the facilitation and implementation of Association policies and positions. The Action Board takes action on APHA priorities, action alerts and other advocacy activities as needed. The Action Board selects three representatives for the Joint Policy Committee by participating in new policy review. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Action Board appoints subcommittees, collaborates with other units of the Association and its Affiliates, and encourages relationships with other organizations interested in collaborative action and building coalitions.
The Action Board seeks individuals with a passion for advocacy, knowledge of/experience with Congressional plus state and local level policy processes, and the capacity/commitment to work in a group decision-making environment. Must agree to participate in telephone calls during the year, join work groups, e-mail exchanges and attend the meeting held during the Annual Meeting.
Membership: The Action Board is comprised of 31 members that function as liaisons to their constituencies - one person from each Section, one person from the Student Assembly, three members-at-large and three Affiliate representatives. Each person serves a three-year term, and terms are staggered for continuity. Weight is given to preferences expressed by a Section with consideration for diversity. The Executive Board selects the Action Board's chair. The members-at-large and Affiliate representatives are selected to supplement the socio-political action expertise and program area interests of Section representatives. The meeting held during the Annual Meeting is not reimbursed for expenses.
For 2008, the following Sections will have open positions available on the Action Board. Section chairs are required to submit three nominees for each vacancy.
§ Vision Care
§ ALR/Caucuses
§ Injury Control & Emergency Services
§ Occ Health & Safety
§ Statistics
§ Gerontological Health
§ Medical Care
§ Health Administration
§ Affiliates
§ Social Work
In addition to the above vacancies, one at-large and one Affiliate position will be available.
Staff liaison:
Donald Hoppert
(202) 777-2514
donald.hoppert@apha.org
American Journal of Public Health Editorial Board
The Editorial Board provides broad oversight and recommendations to the AJPH editor-in-chief and executive editor to produce a quality journal for APHA that 1) is scientifically sound, 2) is based on recognized public health principles from diverse disciplines, 3) includes manuscripts independently judged on fair and appropriate procedural policies, 4) includes a broad range and balance of public health topics and issues, and 5) is timely, both with respect to coverage of "cutting edge" public health topics and efficient production timelines. Additionally, the Editorial Board collaborates with the editor-in-chief, executive editor, department and associate editors, and staff to regularly consider ways to improve AJPH, develop financial resources for these improvements, emphasize the public health application of published manuscripts, and attract a wider readership. Members may be asked to nominate reviewers and/or advise the editor-in-chief on the selection of editorial writers. Each board member represents a defined area of public health expertise. Members of the AJPH Editorial Board must be active APHA members who have served recently and effectively as AJPH reviewers. Sections are encouraged to recommend members who are experienced writers and knowledgeable in their own fields to the AJPH editor-in-chief for service as manuscript reviewers. The Editorial Board meets each spring, for which meeting expenses are reimbursed, and during the APHA Annual Meeting, for which meeting expenses are not covered. Meeting attendance is expected for both meetings and required for at least one meeting annually; members who cannot meet this commitment should recuse themselves. The term for Editorial Board members is three years.
For 2008 the AJPH Editorial Board will have five open positions available for three-year terms; and one student position on the Board for a one-year term.
Staff Liaison: Nancy Johnson
(202) 777-2464
nancy.johnson@apha.org
Awards Committee
This committee focuses upon the Sedgwick Medal, APHA's oldest and most prestigious honor, and the Award for Excellence that was re-instituted in 1987 and the newly created Award for Peace. Its members are mature public health professionals possessing rich experience and broad diversity across the public health endeavor. In most years, three new members replace outgoing representatives to this nine-person group. Activities of the Awards Committee are primarily carried out by a conference call in mid-May and by mail. The term of Awards Committee members is two years.
For 2008 the Awards Committee will have four open positions available for two-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Deborah Dillard
(202) 777-2442
deborah.dillard@apha.org
Committee on Affiliates (CoA)
To represent the interests of affiliated associations, the Executive Board usually appoints pro forma 10 members to this group as selected by, and from, a caucus of Affiliate representatives to the Governing Council from the geographic area of each DHHS region. Six additional members are appointed to represent other APHA perspectives important to APHA-Affiliate relationships, however, up to three of those six at-large positions may be filled with CoA leadership. The committee holds a meeting during the Annual Meeting for which expenses are not covered. The term for at-large positions on the Committee on Affiliates is one year.
For 2008 the Committee on Affiliates will have six at-large positions available for a one-year term.
Staff Liaison: Regina Davis-Moss
(202) 777-2515
regina.davis@apha.org
Committee on Membership
The Committee on Membership is a standing APHA committee that serves to assist and advise the Membership Department (and occasionally other APHA staff) in membership retention and recruitment efforts. Except for the chair, this group's membership is entirely ex officio, named by Sections and Affiliates. The Executive Board appoints the chair for a one-year term. The term for members of the Membership Committee is one year.
For 2008 the Committee on Membership Chair position will be available for a one-year term.
Staff Liaison: Barbara Reck
(202) 777-2481
barbara.reck@apha.org
Committee on Women's Rights
This committee is concerned with women's rights, including a primary focus on gender inequities in health care and health policy. The committee also places some emphasis on other issues, such as economic and pay inequity, the glass ceiling and expanding the definition of women's health beyond reproductive health. Usually only one male serves on this six-person committee. The committee meets in the spring by conference call and during the Annual Meeting, for which meeting expenses are not covered. The term for members of the Committee on Women's Rights is three years.
For 2008 the Committee on Women's Rights will have two open positions available for three-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Kristen Suthers
(202) 777-2492
kristen.suthers@apha.org
Constitution & Bylaws Committee
A good knowledge of the structure and functioning of APHA is most helpful in service on this group. Usually its membership includes one lawyer and one parliamentarian. There is a conference call of the committee during the summer to consider any recommended changes to the Constitution and Bylaws. If during the Governing Council meeting on Sunday a change to the Constitution and Bylaws is recommended, a meeting of the committee is held during the Annual Meeting to consider these proposed changes; expenses for this meeting are not reimbursed. The term for members of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee is three years.
For 2008 the Constitution and Bylaws Committee will have two open positions available for three-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Natalie Raynor
(202) 777-2433
natalie.raynor@apha.org
Education Board
The Education Board is charged with maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge, to increasing technical proficiencies, and enabling members to promote and protect environmental and community health. Members who can provide expertise in distance education are sought for appointment to this board. The Education Board holds a meeting in March, for which meeting expenses are reimbursed, and during the Annual Meeting, for which expenses are not covered. The term for members of the Education Board is three years.
For 2008 the Education Board will have five open positions available for three-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Annette Ferebee
(202) 777-2521
annette.ferebee@apha.org
Equal Health Opportunity Committee (EHOC)
Most members of this committee are individuals representative of groups often discriminated against in our society and its health system. The committee addresses affirmative action issues within the organization and public health. Emphasis is placed on issues impacting racial/ethnic/cultural minorities. While Caucuses do not formally designate members to this group, their recommendations are given heavy weight in the Executive Board's decisions. EHOC meets biannually, in the spring by conference call and during the Annual Meeting for which meeting expenses are not covered. The term for EHOC members is three years.
For 2008 the Equal Health Opportunity Committee will have three open positions available for three-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Kristen Suthers
(202) 777-2492
kristen.suthers@apha.org
International Human Rights Committee
The focus of this 10-member group is on international human rights concerns. Several of its members have special involvement with human rights activities in a particular area of the world, e.g., Latin America, South Africa, Russia, etc. Personal experience with human rights problems in a specific world "trouble spot" is therefore a valuable asset for potential members of this committee. The committee meets only during APHA's Annual Meeting, for which meeting expenses are not reimbursed. During the year, members are encouraged to keep in touch and network through e-mail and a listserv, which is posted on the Internet. The term for members of the International Human Rights Committee is two years.
For 2008 the International Human Rights Committee will have five open positions available for two-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Morgan Taylor
(202) 777-2428
morgan.taylor@apha.org
Intersectional Council Steering Committee
The purpose of the Intersectional Council Steering Committee is to conduct the affairs of the Intersectional Council (ISC) between Annual Meetings. The committee is comprised of six representatives elected by ISC members (Section chairs, chairs-elect, and immediate past chairs), the ISC immediate past chair, as well as one position, serving a three-year term, appointed as part of the Leadership Appointment Process. The Steering Committee holds monthly conference calls, a mid-year meeting for which meeting expenses are reimbursed, and a meeting during the Annual Meeting, for which expenses are not covered.
For 2008 the InterSectional Council Steering Committee does not have any vacancies.
Staff Liaison: Frances Atkinson
(202) 777-2483
frances.atkinson@apha.org
Martha May Eliot Award Committee
Half of this committee (one new member per year) comes from the Maternal and Child Health Section, although not necessarily nominated by that Section. The other members (another new member per year) are individuals having strong identification with maternal and child health concerns, but coming from other Sections. Activities of this committee are primarily carried out by a conference call in May or June and by mail. The term for members of the Martha May Eliot Award Committee is three years.
For 2008 the Martha May Eliot Award Committee has two open positions available for three-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Deborah Dillard
(202) 777-2442
deborah.dillard@apha.org
Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee At-Large Members
Section program chairs compose ex officio most of this group's membership. Four members-at-large are appointed each year to add expertise specific to that year's theme. An Affiliate representative is appointed who resides in the state hosting that year's Annual Meeting. The committee meets every year at the end of the Annual Meeting; APHA reimburses committee members for one night lodging and meal expenses. The at-large members and Affiliate representative also meet via conference call throughout the year on an as needed basis.
For 2008 the Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee has four at-large positions and one Affiliate position available for one-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Donna Wright
(202) 777-2477
donna.wright @apha.org
Publications Board
The Publications Board is one of APHA's most active working groups, which oversees all books developed and published through APHA. Each board member represents a defined area of public health expertise. New Publications Board members must be active APHA members with demonstrated abilities in the development and marketing of scientific and policy publications and an interest in helping APHA expand its publications list to include books of interest to the general public. There are substantial assignments between meetings. Each board member acts as a liaison to one or more book projects each year and is also involved in reading and evaluating numerous book proposals for their applicability to APHA's overall strategic plan. The Publications Board meets in April, for which meeting expenses are reimbursed, and during the Annual Meeting, for which meeting expenses are not covered. The term for members of the Publications Board is three years.
For 2008 the Publications Board has four open positions available for three-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Ellen Meyer
(202) 777-2463
ellen.meyer@apha.org
Science Board
All sixteen Science Board members represent one of five core areas of public health: behavioral and social sciences, biomedical sciences and clinical practice, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology and statistics, and health management and social policy. The board participates in the Association policy development process by ensuring that all APHA policy statements are evidence-based. Nominations are being solicited for members with scientific expertise in any one of these five core areas. The Science Board meets during the spring, for which meeting expenses are reimbursed, and during the Annual Meeting, for which meeting expenses are not covered. The term for members of the Science Board is three years.
For 2008 the Science Board has five open positions available for three-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Kristen Suthers
(202) 777-2492
kristen.suthers@apha.org
The Nation's Health Advisory Committee
The committee serves as an advisory board to the editorial staff of The Nation's Health, APHA's newspaper. The committee responds to specific charges generated through the editorial staff on issues that may include focus, editorial content, circulation, design, frequency or Web presence. An interest in newspapers or the media is encouraged. The composition of this seven-person group, which includes a student member, reflects major organizational program elements of APHA. A meeting of the committee is held at the Annual Meeting, for which expenses are not covered. The term for members of this committee is two years.
For 2008 The Nation's Health Advisory Committee has three open positions available for two-year terms.
Staff Liaison: Michele Late
(202) 777-2438
michele.late@apha.org