GETTING INVOLVED

Every year, various offices are available in the PCA/ACA and we like to bring in new people to fill these positions.  The positions for 2012 are listed below. 

For the positions listed below, you may nominate yourself or another person.  The final slate will be chosen by a nominating committee appointed by the President of the PCA/ACA, Joy Sperling.  Two individuals will be chosen by the nominating committee to run for President-Elect; the winner will be chosen by the conference attendees in Boston.  For Vice President for Area Chairs and the PCA/ACA Board, those chosen by the nominating committee will be presented as a slate.  Write in candidates, however, will be allowed.

To be considered, please forward your name or the name of someone else to Joy Sperling at Sperling@denison.edu.  Please include a vita, a short statement of what you would bring to the organization along with an account of your experience in and contributions to the PCA/ACA. The deadline for materials is January 15, 2012.

President Elect
The President Elect is elected to a two-year term during which s/he supports PCA/ACA President until s/he takes office as President (also two-year term). The President Elect assists the president in fostering the health and well-being of the PCA/ACA, supporting the growth and well-being of regional PCAQ/ACA organizations, ensuring that the bylaws of the Association are followed, assisting Governing Board members and organization committees in the timely completion of tasks assigned, assisting the President, and preparing to become President. The President Elect will serve the remainder of the President’s term if the President is unable or unwilling to serve out the term of office. The President Elect should have served the PCA/ACA in several capacities, have a demonstrated commitment to the organization, and have a vision for the organization’s future.

Vice President for Area Chairs
The Vice President for Area Chairs serves a two-year term. The Vice President for Area Chairs oversees the health and well-being of the Areas of the PCA/ACA including evaluating proposals for new Areas and sub-Areas as well as resolving problems and addressing questions related to Areas. The Vice President for Area Chairs works closely with the Executive Director, President and Program Director.  The Vice President for Area Chairs should have served as an Area Chair for at least three years and be able to work well with other Area Chairs and members.

Governing Board Members
PCA/ACA Governing Board members serve a three-year term; four rotate on and four rotate off every year. Names should be placed in nomination with the chair of the Nominating Committee as soon as possible. The Nominating Committee will place four names on the 2011 National Conference ballot. Board members will consider all major issues facing the PCA/ACA, serve on advisory committees, and should be present for board meetings at the national conference (as well as, when possible, mid-year meetings held at a regional conferences). Board members should be actively engaged in the PCA/ACA, should have served the organization, and have been PCA/ACA members for at least three years.