2015 Call for NASW Indiana Chapter Leadership Election time is coming and the search for leaders is on! The Nominations and Leadership Identification Committee (NLIC) is now accepting nominations for candidates. The NLIC is seeking enthusiastic individuals who are committed to the profession, seeking to enhance their leadership abilities, willing to be part of the NASW Indiana professional Social Work community, and to work while having fun networking with other social workers. As a membership driven organization, the NASW Indiana offers a chance to develop and expand leadership skills and to be involved at a variety of levels within the governance of the association. If you are interested in a leadership role in moving NASW Indiana forward, please consider submitting your nomination for one of the positions listed below. Candidate information forms are available at naswin.org or by contacting NASW-IN at [email protected] or 317-923-9878. Members are encouraged to run even if they have not been involved with the chapter or its leadership in the past Any member in good standing is eligible to submit their self or others (with their consent) for candidacy with their resume/qualifications/recommendations for the Chapter member leadership positions. The open positions are listed below. NASW members may send completed candidate information forms to Holly Gray, NLIC Chair, NASW Indiana, 1100 West 42nd Street, Suite 226, Indianapolis, IN 46208, or fax 317-925-9364 or e-mail [email protected] Chapter Statewide Leadership Positions Open (Term Begins July 1, 2015) Regional Representatives and NLIC Representatives Openings 3 Year Term (Term Begins July 1, 2015) Region 3 NLIC Representative Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, & Whitley Region 4 Representative and Region 4 NLIC Representative Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Miami, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, & White Region 5 NLIC Representative Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union & Wayne Region 7 Representative Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan & Shelby Region 10 NLIC Representative Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott & Switzerland NASW - INDIANA CHAPTER IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY THE NOMINATIONS PROCESS Nominees must be a member in good standing of the Indiana Chapter of NASW. You may self-nominate or nominate a friend or colleague who you think is an ideal candidate for a leadership position. Simply complete the Nominations Form and submit to the Chapter office or your Regional NLIC Representative. Nominees will be asked to complete a biographical fact sheet and election materials to be included in the election ballot. The slate will be approved by the Board of Directors. The election is held in the spring of 2015. For additional information regarding leadership opportunities, please contact the NLIC Rep for your Region or Holly Gray, Chair of the Chapter NLIC, at 317-289-9809 or the Chapter office at [email protected] or 317-923-9878. DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2015 President-Elect: The first year is spent as President-Elect in learning the position of President and accepting assignments from the President. The next two years are spent as President of the Chapter. The President must have demonstrated leadership ability and experience in Chapter affairs to assure that the goals for the Chapter are attained, within the framework of the national and Chapter policies. This person is ex-officio member of all committees, makes assignments to the officers and Board members, appoints members to all Chapter committees, chairs the Executive Committee and Board meetings, reviews work of the Executive Director, and serves as first Delegate for Delegate Assembly. Treasurer-Elect: The Treasurer shall be elected one year in advance of assuming duties of the office of Treasurer. The Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, deposit, disbursement, and withdrawal of all Chapter funds and renders quarterly financial statements to the Board and Executive Committee. The Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee and oversees all financial activities of the Indiana Chapter. Secretary: The Secretary is responsible for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee meeting minutes, as well as other non-fiscal records of the Chapter. May write a synopsis of Board activities for Chapter correspondence. Member of the Board of Directors: (Applies to the Regional Representatives, MSW and BSW Student Representatives) Board Members are expected to attend all Board of Directors meetings, fulfill their job description and conduct business of the chapter in accordance with Chapter By-Laws, participate in decision-making process to fulfill the mission of the Chapter, serve on committees as requested by the President and interpret Board policies and decisions to Chapter membership. Delegate Assembly: The Delegate Assembly is the representative, decision-making body through which NASW members set broad organizational policy, establish program priorities, and develop a collective stance on public and professional issues. Regional Representatives: Represent their respective Regions 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. Regional Representatives are also responsible for the implementation of Chapter goals and local program activity in their respective Regions with support of the Chapter office and other Board members. They serve as Chairpersons of their regional steering committee. Nominations and Leadership Identification Committee (NLIC): Committee members participate in annually developing at least a double slate of candidates for Chapter elections that reflect the Association’s Diversity Plan. Inform all candidates and appointees of the duties and responsibilities of office and are available to meet (via conference call) as often as necessary to assure a sound nominations and election process. They work closely with their Regional Representatives and sit on the Region’s steering committee. CURRENT NLIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Holly Gray: 317-289-9809 Region 1 Eusebio E. Camacho-Medina: 219-616-0357 Region 2 Kristin Snyder Brandon: 574-520-4247 Region 3 Rebecca Coleman: 260-413-0835 Region 4 Nanette Bowling: (NASW) 317-923-9878 Region 5 Lisa Steiner: 765-973-8408 Region 6 Heather Hudson: 812-361-1234 Region 7 Clara H. Cooper: 317-852-3347 Region 8 Kathy Elpers: 812-464-1993 Region 9 Linda Lonneman: 812-201-7112 Region 10 Justin DeSpain: 812-343-5965
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 16:37:42 +0000
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