The
Section on Geriatrics Nominating Committee invites its
members to answer the call for Nominations for
an elected position in the Section on Geriatrics.
Answering the call to serve for your professional
organization on a national level can seem very
overwhelming and intimidating. In order for our
profession and Section to meet the challenges of
this every-changing health care environment, members
must be willing to give their time and talents
to Section activities. Our organization needs strong,
proactive leaders to guide us through the changes.
Serving as an officer or board member
offers one an opportunity to help shape the future.
It provides exciting networking opportunities to
work with the "best and the brightest" in
our profession. You may have the skills to serve
the Section but need more information about the time
commitment.
Time is a very valuable commodity
for busy professionals. So for potential candidates
there are two important questions to address in considering
the challenge of running for office.
- What are the duties of the office?
- What is the time commitment for this position?
These two questions can best be answered
by consulting the Section bylaws, present officers,
and board members.
Time Commitment
All officers, Board of Directors,
and Nominating Committee members serve three years
which begin at the Combined Sections Meeting in
February 2005. These individuals are expected to
attend meetings throughout CSM and Annual Conference.
Telecommunication and correspondence is required
periodically throughout the term of office.
Current Financial Assistance
from the Section
For Section duties there is reimbursement
for telephone/postage and support from the Section
Executive Office. Some travel assistance including
travel expenses and modest per diem incurred through
attendance at CSM and Annual Conference.
To nominate yourself, please carefully review the
job description for the position and fill out an application
form at our Volunteer
Opportunities Website. To
nominate someone else, send their name to a member
of the Nominating Committee. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact
a member of the Nominating Committee.
Chuck Gulas, PT, PhD, GCS, Committee Chair
Lucy Jones, PT, GCS
Judith C Canfield, PT, EdD
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