The State Council is looking for candidates for officers for 2013. All of these positions provide leadership and networking opportunities that may not be available to an emergency nurse in the course of his/her regular employment. As a member of the Board of Directors, you can help to shape the future of emergency nursing practice.
Qualifications for all positions:
Be a member in good standing of the New York State Emergency Nurses Association (NYSENA). It is recommended that the candidate be active in his/her Chapter and/or at the State Council level.
The positions to be voted on are:
President -Elect (Three year commitment)
The President-Elect is a one-year term, with the commitment to continue on as President and then as Immediate Past President. The responsibilities of the President-Elect include:
*Serve as parliamentarian for the quarterly State Council meetings.
*Serve as Chairperson to the Awards Committee.
*Assist the President in the day-to-day running of the organization.
*Attend at least 75% of the State Council meetings and Board of Director meetings.
*Be available to advise chapters and serve as liaison between chapters, committees and the State Council.
Director at Large (Two year commitment)
As Director at Large, the individual would be expected to:
*Attend at least 75% of the State Council meetings and Board of Directors meetings.
*Assist the President in the day to day running of the organization.
*Be available to advise chapters and serve as liaison between chapters, committees and the State Council.
*May serve as Chairperson of a State Council Standing Committee.
All members are encouraged to nominate candidates. To nominate yourself or someone else, please contact Mickey Forness @716-373-2612. Plan to attend the October meeting in Newburgh to vote for the candidate of your choice.
