ATRA Board Seeks Nominations for Year 2004-2005 Leaders

"True leaders are not those who strive to be first but those who are first to strive and who give their all for the success of the team. True leaders are first to see the need, envision the plan, and empower the team for action. By the strength of the leader's commitment, the power of the team is unleashed."

The ATRA Nominations/Elections Team is seeking nominations from members who would be willing to serve on the ATRA Board of Directors. If you have considered being involved in ATRA’s leadership, or you have a colleague who is a qualified candidate, interested and willing to serve, there has never been a better time to get involved in ATRA’s leadership team. If you have served in a leadership capacity at the team, network or chapter level and wish to expand the scope of your professional involvement, please consider running for one of the ATRA positions open during 2004-2005. The positions available include President-Elect, Secretary and Member-At-Large. Board members direct the affairs of the Association, serve as liaisons to committees and also assist with special projects furthering the mission of ATRA. Positions require a two-year commitment and individuals must be willing to attend and participate in board meetings at the Mid-Year/Annual conferences and at the annual budget meeting. Individuals with a Professional membership in the Association are eligible to apply for the President-Elect and Secretary positions and individuals with either a Professional or Associate membership are eligible to apply for the Member-At-Large positions.

To submit a nomination please fill out the form below and submit electronically to gthompson@shscares.org, or print out and mail to: G. T. Thompson, ATRA Nominations/Elections Team, 777 Rural Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701.

ATRA STRAW Ballot

I have contacted the person nominated and confirmed that they are interested in running for this position

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Duties:
The President of the Association shall guide and direct the organization in its policy-making and management functions. She/he shall perform all duties as cited in the Charter and By-laws and other usual duties as cited in Roberts Rules of Order, Revised.

The President-Elect of the Association shall assist the President and act in his or her absence.

The Secretary and the Treasurer shall perform all duties as cited in the Charter and By-laws and other usual duties as cited in Roberts Rules of Order, Revised.
Members-at-large shall participate in deliberation on Association matters, contribute to formulating decisions, assist in carrying out recommended actions and monitor committee functions and make reports required.

Term of Office:
The President and the President-Elect shall hold office for a period of one (1) year, beginning at the end of the annual membership meeting immediately following their election and ending at the close of the following annual membership meeting. At this time the President-Elect automatically becomes the President of the Association. The term of office of the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Members-at-large shall be two (2) years after which they may be re-elected for one (1) additional term.