Dear APALA members:
Do you know amazing members who would be awesome to serve on our Executive Board as APALA’s Vice-President/President-Elect, Secretary or a Board Member-at-Large (2 positions) ? APALA needs your energy, passion, and skills! Maybe YOU are that very person?
APALA’s Nominating Committee seeks candidates for:
- Vice-President/President-Elect (3 year term)
- Secretary (2 year term)
- Member-at-Large (2 year term, 2 positions available)
In addition to the manual, you can learn more about the positions here. If you or a fellow APALA member is interested in serving, please complete this nomination form by January 31, 2023.
The APALA Executive Board consists of the:
1. President
2. Vice-President/President Elect
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Members at Large (4 positions)
6. Immediate Past President
7. Executive Director (ex officio)
The Executive Board serves as the management board of APALA and as the decision-making body, acts for APALA in the administration of established policies and programs. For more information, please follow the links above to the respective position descriptions and responsibilities. APALA’s Executive Board meets once per month, from July through June each year. Current APALA membership required.
If you are a current or former APALA Board Member and are willing to answer questions and/or share your experience with members who may be interested in standing for election, please reply to the listserv so that others may reach out to contact you directly.
If you would like to nominate a fellow member, please fill out this form and please be sure you have received the nominee’s consent first. You can also reach out to Ray Pun, chair of the nominating committee (raypun101@gmail.com), so that we as the Nominating Committee can follow up.
There will also be a Virtual Nominations Orientation to learn more about the positions! All are invited to attend. The session will be recorded.
Date/Time: 12/9, Friday at 1 pm PT / 3 pm CT / 4 pm ET
Zoom Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-utrjgtE9xSLIGoBRjxl_1DaDApfRCm
Thank you so much for your consideration and leadership – we are planning to open elections on February 6, 2023, so that they can be completed prior to the opening of ALA Elections.
All best,
APALA Nominating Committee 2022-23
Ray Pun
Janet H. Clarke
Ven Basco
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Slide deck:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HGu8i4kIvs527p3z8V8g4iZHprQ-9xWmbkd3xx4pI5E/edit#slide=id.p1
Recording: https://youtu.be/induVFBTwgM