West Houston Chapter - AACN Call for Nominations

Dear  West Houston Chapter of AACN,

Interested in becoming an Officer or Board Member?  We are currently soliciting nominations for the WHC of AACN Officers and Board  members for the 2019 Election, term to start July 1,2019-June 30, 2020

President-elect -

The president-elect shall become familiar with the duties of the president and shall succeed to the presidency at the expiration of the president's term of office. The president-elect shall perform the duties of the office of president in the absence of the president or in the case of inability to act and, when so acting, shall have all powers of, and be subject to, all the restrictions upon the president, and shall perform such other duties as the members may from time to time specifically prescribe. The office of president-elect shall be open only to those members who have served on the Executive Board or as committee chairperson of the chapter.

Responsibilities of the President-elect

♦ Works collaboratively with the chapter president throughout his or her term of office to provide for continuity of leadership and smooth transition of chapter leadership.

♦ Main support person in assisting  the education/program chairman.

♦ Perform presidential duties, in the absence of the chapter president.

♦ May serve as a chairperson of a committee, such as strategic planning, if appropriate.

♦ Perform such duties, as assigned by the chapter Board of Directors and the president.

Treasurer-elect

The treasurer-elect is not a required Board position. However, many chapters are finding that to improve financial accountability and maintain continuity with the budget, it is helpful to include a treasurer-elect position. The treasurer-elect must become familiar with the duties of the treasurer, so he or she may succeed the treasurer at the expiration of his or her term, or resignation. In addition, the treasurer-elect should be prepared to perform the duties of the treasurer, in their absence, or due to the treasurer's inability to fulfill the responsibilities of his or her office.

Responsibilities of the Treasurer-elect

♦ Serves as assistant to the chapter treasurer.

♦ Works collaboratively with the chapter treasurer, throughout his or her term, to provide a smooth transition.

♦ Perform treasurer activities, as delegated by the treasurer, or as assigned by the chapter Board of Directors.

♦ Becomes familiar with the bylaws and financial record keeping.

♦ Becomes familiar with the system of financial reporting to the AACN National Office

Corresponding/Recording Secretary

The secretary shall keep or cause to be kept the minutes of the meetings of the chapter and shall give or cause to be given notice of all meetings in accordance with these bylaws. The secretary shall also keep, or cause to be kept, all chapter records with the exception of educational records, and shall, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of secretary and such other duties as the members may prescribe.

Responsibilities of the Corresponding/Recording Secretary

♦ Insures that notice is given of all meetings of the membership, at least seven (7) days in            advance.

♦ Maintains all official records of the chapter, including chapter charter, bylaws, financial reports, minutes of Board meetings, business meetings and committee meetings.

♦ Provides the Board of Directors, committee chairpersons, and chapter members with minutes of meetings prior to the next meeting.

♦ Maintains, in conjunction with the treasurer, a current committee and membership roster, and distributes the same to all members of the Board of Directors, as necessary.

♦ Facilitates an open communication network by:

Forwarding copies of all correspondence to the chapter president or other designated person.

Maintaining correspondence with the National Office, as directed by the chapter president.

♦ Assist committees as necessary with correspondence pertaining to their activities.

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For information and to access the nomination form, visit our website.  https://whaacn.nursingnetwork.com/ and then click on the Willingness to serve.  

Nomination will close April 19, 2019.

Thank you for your contribution in identifying the next leaders for our chapter. 

If you have questions, please feel free to contact  Nomination Chair,kbfonteno@sbcglobal.net