Dear NIRSA Professional:
On
behalf of the NIRSA Board of Directors, we would like to thank you for your continued
support and attention to the various changes associated with our new Governance
processes that will go into effect at the 2010 Annual Conference in Anaheim, California.
As indicated in our prior communication, our Association will fully populate the
new Governance structure at the 2010 Annual Conference by creating the Regional
Member Network, launching the Assembly and re-defining the role of the Board of
Directors.
At this time, we feel it is critical that members in Regions
II, IV and VI are fully aware of the timeline and schedules that have been established
in order to meet these goals. Prior to the NIRSA Annual Conference in April 2010,
Regions II, IV and VI will be expected to have conducted elections for their Regional
Representatives. As we prepare for Regional and State meetings this fall, you
will have a greater opportunity to further understand the dynamics associated
with our new Governance model, and to review with members of your NIRSA Board
of Directors any questions or concerns you may have regarding the processes.
Regions
II, IV and VI plan to conduct Regional Representative elections electronically
at the same time national elections will be occurring for new Board of Director
positions. We would like to encourage you, as a member, to help identify individuals
that might be interested in serving as a Regional Representative. The State Directors in Regions
II, IV, and VI will serve on Regional Nominations and Appointment Committees and
will assist the Regional Vice Presidents to identify two candidates that meet
the criteria to stand for election. These individuals’ names will then be
forwarded to the National Nominations and Elections Committee to be certified
and placed on the electronic ballot.
During the recent NIRSA Board of
Directors Midyear Meeting, the following timeline was endorsed as a part of the
Future First Governance Implementation Plan:
October, 2009
Extensive
communication to occur throughout Regional Conferences and State Meetings to ensure
that the membership fully understands all issues associated with our new Governance
model. State Directors will be asked to serve on Regional Nominations and Appointment
Committees.
November, 2009
The members within each region will
submit to their Regional Nominations and Appointment Committee names of individuals
to be considered as possible candidates for the position of Regional Representative
in the Network. Interested candidates will submit application materials by December
1.
December, 2009
The Regional Nominations and Appointment
Committees will review the credentials of all applicants and propose candidates
to the Regional Vice President by December 15, 2009. The proposed candidates will
be forwarded to the National Nominations and Elections Committee for certification.
January, 2010
Candidate bios and position statements are posted
to the NIRSA and regional websites.
February, 2010
Electronic
elections will begin on February 3, 2010 and will conclude February 17, 2010.
Election results will be announced February 19, 2010, 60 days prior to the Annual
Conference in Anaheim, California.
Thank you for your attention and for
your participation in this important step for our Association. If you have any
questions, comments or suggestions, please contact your Regional Vice President.
