ALSN Call for Board Nominations

ALSN Call for Board Nominations

Self Nominations are Encouraged
Submission Deadline: 15-May-2025

Terms begin on 1-January-2026

It is that time of year again! What a great opportunity to get engaged in this awesome organization! ALSN is a perfect conduit for nurturing relationships and using your leadership expertise. Consider submitting your nomination today!

The Call for Nominations will be for the following Board and Committee positions:

ALSN Board of Directors:

• President Elect - 4 year term; 1 year as President-Elect, 2 years as President, 1 year as Past President; January 2026 - December 2029
• Vice President of Membership and Succession - 2 year term; January 2026 - December 2027
• Treasurer - 2 year term; January 2026 - December 2027

• 2 vacancies; January 2026 - December 2027

If you have any questions about the positions, please contact Mary Dolansky, Vice President Membership & Succession Planning.

Positions & Responsibilities

The President-Elect shall:

• Perform the duties of the President in the absence of that officer.
• Complete the unexpired term of the President in cases where the President is unable to fulfill the duties of the office in even years.
• Partner with the President and/or Past President to monitor initiatives involving members and external stakeholders.
• Ensure a smooth transition between on-coming and off-going elected and appointed officers in even years.
• Serve as a non-voting member.

The President shall:

• Preside as the executive officer and administer all ALSN business not provided for in the Bylaws.
• Appoint officers for vacated offices until the next election, with ALSN Board approval.
• Prepare the ALSN annual report.
• Appoint ad hoc committees, as needed, to address the organization’s needs.
• Coordinate and monitor all major initiatives involving external stakeholders in collaboration with the Past President and/or President Elect.

The Past President shall:

• Coordinate and monitor all major initiatives involving external stakeholders in collaboration with the President.
• Complete the unexpired term of the President in cases where the President is unable to fulfill the duties of the office in odd years.
• Ensure a smooth transition between on-coming and off-going elected and appointed officers in odd years.
• Serve on the internal audit committee.
• Serve as a non-voting member.

The Treasurer shall:

• Serve as Chair of the Finance Committee.
• Perform all fiduciary duties.
• Prepare draft annual budget for Board action.
• Arrange for an internal or external financial audit every two years. The ALSN Board will conduct an internal audit followed by an external audit two years later.
• Prepare and submit Treasurer’s report to the membership at its annual meeting.
• Provide financial updates at ALSN Board meetings.
• Lead the efforts of the Finance Committee to ensure fiscal accountability and prudent business practices.
• Ensure Finance Committee membership includes the Treasurer (Chair), Management Company representative(s) as non-voting members, the President as an ex-officio voting member, the VP of Programs as a voting member, and 3 ALSN members appointed by the Board with voting privileges.

The Succession Planning Committee Member shall:

1. Create a list of leadership positions that are due for election.
2. Contacts members individually for nominations, attempting to recruit at least 2 candidates for each open position.
3. Assists in coordinating the submission of nominations, creation of the ballot and notification of voting results.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees must be active ALSN members for a minimum of 1 year.
• Nominees must hold a graduate degree in nursing/related field.