Call for nominations for 2020 - 2021 NEGAPNA Open Board of Directors Positions - **Deadline Extended**

Calling all Advanced Practice Nurses: nominations are now being accepted for open Board of Director positions. If you have ever wanted to use your leadership skills to help promote geriatric practice and education, now if your chance.

The New England Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (NEGAPNA) is seeking nominations for several volunteer leadership positions on the Board of Directors (BOD).  

In your role as a Board member, you will influence the direction of the organization as it strives to achieve its mission of better care for older adults across New England through gerontological advanced practice nursing, education and research.

A candidate must be a regular or retired member and have been an active member of GAPNA for a minimum of one-year preceding nomination. Candidate must also be a member in good standing (paid to date and/or renewed) throughout the election process. Nomination does not guarantee that a person’s name will appear on the final slate.

If you are interested in nominating yourself or a member in good standing, please read the following descriptions and send a letter of intent identifying which position you wish to run for along with your resume to mifahe@aol.com.

**Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the deadline for nominations has been extended to June 1, 2020

 

The following positions are open for the 2020-2021 NEGAPNA Board term:

 

President-Elect (3-year term – President-Elect, President, Immediate Past President):

The President-Elect serves as a member of the Board of Directors and performs the following functions:

• Performs duties as assigned by the President;
• Automatically assumes the office of President at the end of the President’s term or in the event of a

vacancy in the office of President;

• Develops a thorough understanding of the bylaws and policies of the Society, and Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised;
• Works closely with the President;
• Develops and prepares goals for upcoming term as President;
• Establishes contact with the National Office staff for the operation of the Society;
• Recognizes and advises of changing outside influences which may affect the decisions of the Board;
• Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan;
• Contributes articles to newsletter as required; completes other duties as assigned.
  
  

Secretary (Two-year term): The Secretary serves as a member of the Board of Directors and performs the following functions:

• Records the proceedings of all official meetings of GAPNA.
• Notifies the GAPNA membership of the annual meeting and any other special meetings.
• Accepts responsibilities and assignments as delegated by the President.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
• Contributes articles to newsletter as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

 

Director-at-Large (2-year term):

The Director-at-Large serves as a member of the Board of Directors and performs the following functions:

 

• Assumes responsibilities delegated by the President and/or Board;
• Participates in the development and implementation of the strategic plan;
• Contributes articles to newsletter as required; assists to orient the incoming Director-at-Large;
• Completes other duties as assigned.