Nominations Open for State Offices
“Share Your Talents with Minnesota AAUW”
Qualified and enthusiastic candidates are being sought to serve on the 2008-2010 state board of directors. The following positions are open:
- Secretary 2008-2010
- Vice President for Educational Foundation 2008-2010
- Vice President for Membership 2008-2010
- Vice President for Legal Advocacy Fund 2008-2010
- Nominating Committee: 3 members and 1 alternate, 2008 for 2009 nominations
A strong belief in the mission of AAUW, active branch involvement, and willingness to learn and grow are important attributes of these positions. Rewards for state service include leadership development, camaraderie and teamwork with other leaders, and enjoying friendships and activities that benefit the state membership. An applicant may be self-nominated or nominated by your branch, board of directors, or any individual.
Nominations are open for the period of September 15 to November 15 and may be received any time up to the closing date, mailed to the address below. Please note that the nominee’s signature is required on the vita sheet.
The Nominating Committee will present a slate of candidates to the membership at the 2008 state convention in St. Paul. The vita sheets of other applicants will be forwarded to the Co-Presidents to aid in filling the appointed board positions.
Please give serious consideration to applying for a state board position. These leadership positions provide a great opportunity for you to “share your talents with AAUW Minnesota!”
Thank you.
Mail completed and signed vitae by November 15, 2007 to:
Sheila Lind, AAUW Minnesota Nominating Committee
4402 Sunnyside Road
Edina, MN 55424
952-926-8279; lind@visi.com
AAUW MINNESOTA STATE
POSITIONS OPEN: BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Note:
All on-board positions have
general responsibilities to participate in board meetings, make decisions
relating to state operations, communicate with branches, work with branch
activities, and serve when designated as a leader on loan to branches.
Position/Term: Secretary/Historian 2008-2010
- Record and report the minutes of state board meetings and the state convention membership meeting.
- Serve as the ex-officio member of the state convention minutes-condensing committee.
- Be responsible for collecting and preserving the historical record of AAUW MN
- Compile an annual history of AAUW MN
- Have copies of past minutes available at all state board meetings
Position/Term: Vice President Educational Foundation, 2008-2010
- Serve as chair of the Educational Foundation committee and as a member of the program committee.
- Provide for the implementation of the Educational Foundation programs on fellowships, research and projects.
- Recommend to the state board the allocation and disbursement of the current fellowships contributions received fro the branches for presentation at the state convention.
- Explain the educational Foundation program to the branches; promote the program in the state.
- Collect EF contributions from the branches and keep track of branch contributions each year.
Position/Term: Vice President for Membership, 2008-2010
- Act as the presiding officer in the absence of both the president and program vice president.
- Serve as chair of the membership committee and as a member of the program committee.
- Understand the requirements for membership committee and work with the branches to promote membership, including the promotion of diversity.
- Endeavor to increase membership within branches and in establishment of new branches.
- Have jurisdiction over new branches and during this time provide them with assistance.
Position/Term: Vice President for Legal Advocacy Fund, 2008-2010
- Serve as chair of the Legal Advocacy committee and as a member of the program committee.
- Provide for the implementation of the Legal Advocacy Program in the state; promote the program.
- Collect LAF contributions from the branches and keep track of branch contributions each year.
- Design, plan and organize in conjunction with the Program committee an LAF fundraising event at state conventions.
- Arrange for LAF litigants to speak at state conventions.
Position/Term: Nominating Committee, 2008 for 2009 elections
- Serve on the committee with 2 state board members.
- Be prepared to meet by conference call or in-person to discuss nominations.
- Review nominations in order to recommend candidates for the open offices
- Assist in recruiting nominees as needed.
For more detailed job descriptions, and general info click here: Officers and Chairs
Minnesota AAUW Leadership
VITA FORM
Instructions: Using the print function of your browser, print this completed form. Then send completed Vita to Sheila Lind. Check with her via e-mail at lind@visi.com
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NOTE: This format may be produced on a word processor, or additional sheets may be attached. Attach two letters of recommendation, one from a branch board member and one from a person of the candidate’s choice.
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