Call for Nominations!
We have an exciting opportunity for you - the chance to apply for a leadership position within the Student Assembly and be a strong voice in helping to shape the future of our organization. It is time for the Executive Board member elections. The Student Assembly has three Executive Board positions on the APHA roster: Chair-Elect, Secretary-Elect, and Treasurer-Elect. Please see the descriptions below and the application form as attached. Applications are due by Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 5:00PM EST. The positions are as follows:
- Chair-Elect is a three-year term that begins at the closing of the Annual Meeting in November. The first year, the Chair-Elect represents the Student Assembly on the APHA Intersectional Council, serves as the Executive Committee liaison to committees of the SA, supports the Chair when he or she cannot be present on important conference calls or in person meetings, and plays a very active role in ensuring the health of the Student Assembly Board. At the end of the 2013 Annual Meeting, this person will become the Chair of the Student Assembly. The Chair serves as the Student Assembly representative on the APHA Board of Directors, serves as the Executive Committee liaison to committees of the SA, represents the Student Assembly at all times, and ensures the health of the SA Board. In the third year, the position becomes Immediate Past Chair and provides guidance and consultation as needed to the SA Board.
- Secretary-Elect is two-year term that begins at the closing of the Annual Meeting in November. The first year, the Secretary-Elect is responsible for ensuring that board communication occurs with relative ease, updates the list-servs, takes minutes during the SA executive conference call, and maintains contact information. The second year, this person will be the Secretary of the SA and will be responsible for the collection and distribution of monthly reports, taking minutes during the SA board calls, and maintenance of all SA records.
- Treasurer-Elect is a two year term that begins at the closing of the Annual Meeting in November. The first year, the Treasurer-Elect will spend most of the time learning about the Board finances and working to support the Development Committee (i.e. grants). The second year, the Treasurer year, consists of maintaining all of the SA's finances, generating and approving budgets, and advising the board with regard to spending practices.
To be eligible for any of these positions, you must be an APHA Student Assembly member prior to February 1, 2012 and able to serve for the length of term in this position, as well as maintain your membership dues to APHA. If you are interested in applying, please complete this Nomination Form and return it along with a current CV by Monday February 13, 2012 at 5:00PM EST to nominations@aphastudents.org. Please contact nominations@aphastudents.org with any questions.
*** Election by SA membership will occur in late Spring via online system, notification of results will be early Fall, and position tenure will begin on the last day of the Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.
APHA Student Assembly Call for Committee Chairs!
Are you looking for an opportunity to meet and network with other passionate public health students, use and enhance your leadership skills, and contribute to the APHA Student Assembly? If so, we want YOU! The APHA Student Assembly is currently recruiting to fill 3 Chair/Co-Chair Positions including: Advancement (1), Diversity (1), and Mentoring (1). Each position affords the opportunity to take on a significant leadership role with the Student Assembly.
To apply for any of these positions, you must be a student, a current member of APHA and the Student Assembly, and willing to commit approximately 10-20 hours per month to the position for 1 year. Please review the full call for nominations found here for additional information. If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please complete the attached application and submit it, along with your CV (in Word Document format, NO PDFs!!!), by January 16th, 2012 at 5:00pm EST to nominations@aphastudents.org. Please be sure to indicate to which position you are applying. If you wish to apply for more than one position, a separate application must be submitted for each position. Please note, failure to observe application guidelines, including Word Format CV and < 250 Personal Statement will result in exclusion from consideration.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The purpose of the Nominations and Voting Committee is to ensure that the APHA Student Assembly (APHA-SA) continues to operate under responsible and strong leadership in order to maintain the integrity and health of the organization.
The Nominations and Voting Committee oversees the election of the Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary-Elect, and Treasurer-Elect for APHA-SA each summer. At the close of each annual American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting, APHA-SA installs a new Executive Board to assume responsibility for a one-year term. In addition, the Nominations and Voting committee also provides information about and promotes APHA-SA members for leadership and award opportunities.
View the Nominations and Voting Committee's yearly objectives and long-term goals.
The Nominations and Voting Committee works in conjunction with the Website Sub-Committee in keeping the APHA-SA membership informed of election news and encouraging their involvement.
OFFICER ELECTIONS
According to APHA-SA's bylaws, APHA-SA is governed, between meetings of its governing body, by an Executive Board composed of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary-Elect, Treasurer-Elect, and Immediate Past Chair. Elections are held each year for the Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Secretary-Elect, and Treasurer-Elect.
Officer Roles and Responsibilities
The role of the Chair is to preside over the Executive Board and to be a liaison between the APHA-SA and various outside interests. The Chair-Elect will chair the Executive Board in the absence of the Chair and will oversee all committees and internal APHA-SA operations. The Secretary will chair the Communications Committee and be responsible for all administration and communication. The Treasurer will chair the Finance Committee and will oversee the budget, fundraising, and accounts.
Election Procedures
Candidacy Membership Requirements
The Chair-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Treasurer-Elect, and Secretary-Elect must be APHA-SA and APHA members at the close of nominations and must maintain active APHA member status during his/her term. All APHA student members are automatically APHA-SA members. Click here for a more detailed description of your APHA-SA membership status or to become a member.
AWARD OPPORTUNITIES
Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award presented by APHA
http://www.apha.org/sections/awards/drot/drotcpag.htm
The Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award is given to a promising young public health professional or student, 30 years of age or less, who has demonstrated potential in the health field (broadly defined) by challenging traditional public health policy or practice in a creative and positive manner. Neither academic credentials nor grades will be a factor in selecting the awardee.
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