CALL FOR LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 NASW-NYS CHAPTER ELECTION

The NASW-NYS Chapter Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification (CNLI) is currently seeking nominations for members who can fulfill the duties of elective office, have knowledge of and commitment to the mission of NASW and the social work profession, have leadership ability, and experience in Chapter affairs. We encourage members from diverse backgrounds to be active participants in Chapter leadership.  Self-nominations are welcome.

Nominations Must Be Received by the Chapter Office
by November 5, 2007

The following leadership positions are available
(term begins July 1, 2008):

Board of Directors Officers and At-Large Members

-Vice President (2 year term) 
-Treasurer (2 year term)
-Board Member-at-Large (2 year term)
-MSW Student Representative (1 year term)
-BSW Student Representative (1 year term)

Division Representative to the Board of Directors (2 yr term)

Divisions: 
Central
Genesee Valley
Northeast
Westchester
Western

Chair of the Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification (2 yr term)

Division Representative to the Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification (2 yr term)

Divisions:       
Hudson Valley
Mohawk Valley
Suffolk Nassau
Southern Tier

Description of Positions Available in 2008
Vice President
The Vice President fulfills the duties of the President in the event of the absence of the President, attends all meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, represents the President as requested and serves as Chairperson of the Program Committee.
Treasurer
The Treasurer attends all meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, serves as Chairperson of the Finance Committee, provides at least quarterly financial reports to the Board of Directors, safeguards and conserves the Chapter’s assets, and sees that Chapter fiscal policies are implemented and are in conformance with national’s standards for Chapter operations.
Member of the Board of Directors
(Applies to Division Directors, Board Members-at-Large, MSW and BSW Student Representatives and CNLI Chair as ad-hoc Board Member)
Board members are expected to attend all Board of Directors meetings, fulfill their job description, and conduct the business of the Chapter in accordance with Chapter By-Laws, participate in decision-making process to fulfill the mission of the Chapter, serve on other committees as requested by the President, and interpret Board policies and decisions to Chapter membership.
The Division Directors represent their respective Divisions, while MSW and BSW Student Board members represent students statewide.  These Board members must be able to identify issues and concerns of their respective constituencies and advocate on their behalf.  Division Directors are also responsible for the implementation of Chapter goals and local program activity in their respective divisions.  They serve as chairpersons of their local division steering committees.

Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CNLI)

Committee members participate in annually developing at least a double slate of candidates for chapter elections that reflect the Association’s Affirmative Action Program, inform all candidates and appointees of the duties and responsibilities of office and be available to meet as often as necessary to assure a sound nomination process. They work closely with their Division Director and sit on the division’s steering committee.

The Nomination Process

You may nominate yourself or any other Chapter member the meets the qualifications. Simply complete the Nomination Form for Elective Office and submit to the Chapter office. During the coming months, the committee will meet to review all nominations received and develop the final slate of candidates.  The election will be held in the spring of 2008. 

For Additional Information Regarding Leadership Opportunities Please Contact the CNLI Representative for your division or Lenora Colaruotolo, Chair of the Chapter CNLI.  You may also contact the chapter staff liaison to the CNLI, Celisia Street at: Celisia_Street@naswnys.org  or (800) 724-6279, ext. 22.

CNLI Committee Members

CNLI Chair Lenora Colaruotolo: colaruotolo@frontiernet.net

Central Division Marilyn Sharron: sharronm@upstate.edu

Hudson Valley Division Sophia McKenzie: sophiamckenzie@optonline.net

Genesee Valley Division Cathy Harris, 585-748-1387 (c),
585- 461-1082 (h); cwh1@frontiernet.net

Mohawk Valley Division       Vacant - please contact Celisia_Street@naswnys.org

Nassau Division Julee King: Je.King@hotmail.com

Northeast Division Maureen O’Brien, 518-669-3747; obrienmb@nycap.rr.com

Southern Tier Division Liz Maloney: lzbthmlny@stny.rr.com

Suffolk Division Faith Vallante: fvsupersnoop@yahoo.com

Westchester Elvyn Jones-Dube, 914-831-8241; ejonesdube@yahoo.com

Western Division Mark Heron: mswheron@aol.com

   
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