BOD Nominations

APAP Announces Openings for President Elect and
Director at Large

Call for Nominations

James F. Cawley, MPH, PA-C
Chair, Nominations and Awards Committee and
Immediate Past President

The APAP Nominations and Awards Committee is announcing two openings for the board of directors for 2004-05: president elect and director at large. The committee encourages faculty to take an active role in APAP’s leadership, either by nominating a colleague or personally considering board service. The membership will vote to fill these positions at the annual Education Forum to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, in early November. Nominations will be accepted through June 15, 2004.

At this momentous time in the Association’s evolution, service on the board presents an opportunity for APAP’s member educators to join a team that is engaged in activities and decisions that will have far-reaching outcomes. Service puts members in the middle of current issues within APAP and PA education, strengthens feelings of community with fellow PA educators, and provides a venue for making contributions to APAP and the profession.

Feel free to contact any of the APAP Nominations and Awards Committee members or board members for more information on the rewards and responsibilities of board service.

APAP Nominations and Awards Committee

Chair:	Jim Cawley,	purljfc@aol.com
Members:	Gene Jones,	eugene.jones@utsouthwestern.edu
	Don Pedersen,	dpedersen@upap.utah.edu
	Gloria Stewart,	stewartg@marietta.edu
	Jeanne Cavalieri,	jeanne.cavalieri@stonybrook.edu

General Eligibility: Any core PA program faculty member (as defined in the Nineteenth Annual Report on Physician Assistant Educational Programs in the United States, 2002-2003, page 15) is eligible for a board position. This includes faculty, staff, medical directors, and program directors.

General Responsibilities: The responsibility for operating the Association is delegated by the membership to the board. Individually and collectively, board members are equally responsible for the operation of the Association and have duties outlined in the bylaws and published in the APAP Policies and Procedures Manual. Beyond these responsibilities, board members may choose other activities in which they have an interest and introduce new perspectives or activities to the Association. In addition to attendance at APAP meetings, board members participate in monthly conference calls.

Funding: APAP pays all expenses associated with attending board meetings and other required activities, including the Semiannual Meeting and the annual Education Forum.

Nominating Procedure: Candidates for office should submit a current curriculum vitae, limited to two pages; a recent photo; and a platform statement, no longer than 400 words. Nominations will be reviewed by the Nominations and Awards Committee for eligibility. Candidates’ photos, CVs, and platform statements will be published in the July APAP Update. Each candidate will be asked to respond to four questions from the board of directors. Responses will be published in the August and September issues of the Update. A candidates forum, scheduled for Nashville, Tennessee, will provide candidates with the opportunity in the days preceding the election to express their views and respond publicly to members’ questions.

Nominations and related material must be sent electronically to the national office to arrive no later than June 15, 2004. Please send submissions to Eileen Evans, eileen@aapa.org.

All nominations will be acknowledged. If you do not receive a confirmation within two business days, please contact Ms. Evans at 703/836-2272, ext. 3415, to be certain that material was received.

The President Elect

Term of Office: Three years (one year as president elect, one year as president, and one year as past president).

Responsibilities:

1.		Succeed to the office of president at the expiration of the president’s term, or earlier, if the office becomes vacant for any reason
2.		Preside at the membership meeting in the absence of the president
3.		Assume the duties of the presidency in the event of an absence or vacancy. (This excludes presiding over the board meeting, which is a responsibility of the immediate past president)
4.		Represent APAP to other organizations and the public, as requested by the president
5.		Participate in the annual evaluation of APAP’s business plan, strategic plan, and policy manual
6.		Identify, recruit, and cultivate potential, new leaders
7.		Serve as the board of directors’ advisor to assigned committees
8.		Submit a written quarterly report four weeks prior to each semiannual and annual board of directors meeting
9.		Provide a written summary report six weeks prior to the annual meeting on the activities and accomplishments of the office
10.		Prepare for, and participate in, the board meetings and the annual membership meeting

Criteria for Service:

To serve successfully, applicants must

1.		Be core faculty in an APAP member program
2.		Have at least three years’ experience in APAP-sponsored activities (e.g., participation with a committee, consortium, or as a liaison, etc.)
3.		Have previous experience on board of directors and/or committee chair experience (recommended)
4.		Possess demonstrated leadership skills
5.		Possess demonstrated communication skills
6.		Possess demonstrated organizational skills
7.		Possess demonstrated delegation skills
8.		Have ability to conduct a board of directors meeting
9.		Be diplomatic
10.		Be timely in completing projects
11.		Possess facilitation skills
12.		Be innovative
13.		Possess multitasking skills

The Director at Large

Term of Office: Two years

Responsibilities:

1.		Serve as board liaison to the regional consortia
2.		Serve as board of directors’ advisor to assigned committees
3.		Participate in the annual evaluation of APAP’s business plan, strategic plan, and policy manual
4.		Mentor potential leaders
5.		Perform duties as delegated by the president and/or the board of directors
6.		Submit a written report four weeks prior to each semiannual and annual board of directors meeting
7.		Provide a written summary report six weeks prior to the annual meeting on the activities and accomplishments of the office
8.		Prepare for, and participate in, the board meetings and the annual membership meeting

Criteria for Service:

To serve successfully, applicants must

1.		Be core faculty in an APAP member program
2.		Have at least two years’ experience in APAP-sponsored activities (e.g., participation with a committee, consortium, or as a liaison, etc.)
3.		Possess communication skills
4.		Possess organizational skills
5.		Possess leadership skills
6.		Be a team player
7.		Possess multitasking skills

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APAP Update - April 2004