This is a reminder that the Alpha Kappa-at-Large elections for 2024 is coming up in March and we are looking for members that want to get involved. These are positions for the 2024-2025 academic year. Please be aware that elected positions are for 2 years. Please find a list of the positions and a summary of responsibilities for each that are elected. If you are interested in any of these positions listed below, please reach out to Melissa Mooney, mmooney@regis.edu by 2/29/24. The ballots will be going out to members mid-March for elected positions.
President:
The President-elect will move into this role.
Treasurer:
Prepare an annual report to the chapter membership regarding the treasurer's responsibilities and activities. Develop, maintain, and modify fiscal policies and procedures in collaboration with the appropriate committee, advisory council, or task force. Be custodian of chapter funds. Prepare and present a current financial report to board of directors at each meeting.
Leadership Succession Chair:
Prepare an annual report to the chapter membership regarding the leadership succession committee responsibilities and activities. Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to the leadership succession committee. Submit modifications or new policies and procedures to the board of directors for approval. Develop members in organizational leadership roles across the span of their career. Mentor members to assume positions at all levels of the organization. Oversee the selection of members who can provide the necessary leadership to achieve chapter goals and to meet the needs of members. Manage the preparation, distribution and tallying of election ballots. Notify all candidates (elected and non-elected) of the election results.
Counselor (Regis and MSU)
Prepare an annual report to the chapter membership regarding the counselor’s responsibilities and activities. Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to the position of counselor. Submit modifications or new policies and procedures to the board of directors for approval. Lead the procedure for determining membership eligibility and inducting members. Develop strategies for publicizing and informing students and nursing leaders of membership eligibility criteria. Secure necessary data from the official records of students to determine eligibility status. Notify students of their eligibility status and send out the appropriate membership application materials. Prepare and set up inductions using the Online Induction System. Should download the latest
version and consult the Online Induction System manual for each induction. Prepare for inductions by downloading and customizing the induction scripts and slides. Work with the appropriate parties to plan induction ceremony events. Download and send the “Sample Letter to Send Before Induction” to each eligible candidate before induction. Serve on the Governance Committee.
Appointed positions: (these are not voted on and will not be on the ballot)
Research Chair
Awards Chair
Membership Involvement Chair
Other appointed positions: (these are not voted on and will not be on the ballot)
Member of Leadership Succession Committee
Member of Research Committee
Member of Governance Committee
This is a great way to get involved and there are various time commitments depending on the role, so please do not shy away from the word 'election' or 'board'. There is something for everyone.
Melissa Mooney
Chair for Leadership Succession Committee