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Call for Nominations

Seeking Dynamic Leaders for 2010 Elections: Call for Board of Director and Nominating Committee Candidates

Leadership and professionalism are core values identified in the ARN strategic plan that is used to guide the future direction of the association.  ARN strives to provide visionary leadership that reflects the diverse interests and needs of its members. In order to realize this vision, dynamic leaders are needed to serve on the board of directors and nominating committee.

The 2010 Nominating Committee seeks candidates with specific leadership qualities that have been identified as beneficial for leading ARN through the strategic initiatives identified in the ARN Strategic Plan.  The core qualities sought include skills in the following areas:

  • Political Astuteness
  • Results/Priority Setting
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Vision and Purpose
  • Perspective/Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills
Each candidate will be asked to provide a skills assessment as part of the application process.

The available positions for 2010 are president-elect and 2 directors-at-large. ARN members will also vote for one representative to the ARN Nominating Committee. All available positions are for one 3-year term, with the exception of the president-elect position, which is 1 year, followed by 1 year as president.

To obtain a candidate application, contact Mary Beth Benner at mbbenner@connect2amc.com or call 800/229-7530. Applications must be received by March 1, 2010.

Any ARN voting member in good standing is eligible to run for office.  The nominating committee will place no more than two of the best-qualified candidates on the ballot for each open position.  Following are the qualifications and general responsibilities for each position.

President

  1. Qualifications
    • Holds active membership in ARN.
    • Is a member in good standing.
  2. Specific Responsibilities
    • Assumes duties at the close of the annual conference and serves a one-year term of office.
    • Presides at all board, association, and Executive Committee meetings.
    • With the approval of the board, appoints chairpersons and members of committees and task forces, with the exception of the chair of the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee, the chair of the Budget and Finance Committee who are appointed by virtue of their office, and the members of the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee who are elected by the membership.
    • Serves as an ex-officio member of all standing and special committees, except the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee.
    • Acts as the coordinator for strategic planning.
    • Acts as the official spokesperson for the association.
    • With Budget and Finance Committee, formulates the budget for presentation to the board.
    • Assigns liaisons from the board to committees and task forces.
    • Conducts annual performance appraisal of staff services.
    • Coordinates with staff to promote the association to the membership and public.
    • Maintains communications with the board and committees regarding operations and status of the organization.
    • Prepares a regular column for publication in the ARN Network newsletter.

President-elect

  1. Qualifications
    • Holds an active membership in ARN.
    • Is a member in good standing.
    • Shall have served at least one year as an elected or ex officio member on the Board of Directors
  2. Specific Responsibilities
    • Elected to a one-year term of office and assumes duties at the close of the annual conference.
    • Acts in the President's stead and with the President's powers in the absence of the President, or in the case of the President's inability to act.
    • Serves as a member of the Executive Committee.
    • Serves as a member of the Budget and Finance committee and participates in developing the annual budget.
    • Maintains regular communication with the president.
    • Becomes familiar with parliamentary procedure, ARN bylaws, policies and procedures, board functions, and the conduct of effective meetings.

Director-at-Large

  1. Qualifications
    • Holds an active membership in ARN.
    • Is a member in good standing.
  2. Specific Responsibilities
    • Elected to three-year term of office and assumes duties at the close of the annual conference.
    • Acts as membership liaison.
      • Is available to any member by phone, email, or mail to answer questions, provide consultation, and respond to concerns. Refers questions to appropriate staff for follow-up.
      • Handles member phone calls and inquiries specific to the field of rehabilitation nursing, when forwarded by staff.
      • Keeps Board of Directors informed about issues or trends of concern to members.
      • Reports significant problems or concerns to the appropriate staff, board member, or committee chair.
    • Encourages chapter formation.
      • a. Supports opportunities for new chapter formation, and refers members interested in creating a new chapter to the staff and Chapter Support Committee.
      • b. Directs new chapter leaders to staff to obtain a chapter handbook and other information about forming a chapter.
    • Attends chapter meetings or other local ARN activities as requested and approved, or as assigned by the board. Arrangements for chapter visits will be coordinated with staff.
    • At end of term, serves as preceptor for newly elected Directors-at-large.
    • Before assuming office, is expected to review the board manual, discuss questions with predecessor, and audit the annual board meeting.

Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Member Responsibilities and Duties

  1. Utilizes the time between October and March to recruit potential candidates by calling chapter presidents and other interested members to encourage interest in leadership.
  2. Assists the committee chair by contacting potential nominees. The committee member:
    • Places calls to their assigned potential nominees to notify them of their nomination for office, determine potential candidates’ interest in running for office, answer questions, conduct interviews, and notify staff of potential nominees’ willingness to run for office.
    • Reviews the policies, procedures, position descriptions, and deadlines for required information with the potential candidates, and forward copies as requested.
    • Obtains permission to place potential nominees’ name on the ballot for the identified position or another position, if necessary.
    • Interviews all qualified candidates for each position. References should be interviewed as needed.
    • Participates in the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee conference call to select the slate of candidates.

ARN 2009-2010 Nominating Committee
Donna P. Jernigan MS BSN RN NE-BC CRRN, Chair
Terrie M. Black, MBA BSN RN BC CRRN
Cindy E. Gatens, MN RN CRRN
Christiana F. Lassen MS RN-BC CRRN
Donna M. Williams, MSN RN CRRN