Elections

Leadership. It’s the backbone of every volunteer association. The role of a Board of Directors is to define, protect and advance the mission of the organization - and so much more.

Elections for the officers and directors-at-large of the STN Board of Directors are held in the fall with the terms commencing at the annual conference the following year.

President-Elect Job Description

Qualifications to serve

Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years
Current STN Board member in good standing
Current trauma leadership position
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities

Responsibilities

Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Participates in Executive Committee conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation
Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation level
Chairs the Strategic Planning Committee
Maintains current Strategic Committee under guidance of Executive Committee and Strategic Planning Committee
Serves as assistant to the President and in his/her place when requested
Attends and actively participate at the spring board meeting
Attends and actively participate at the fall board meeting
Attends the annual conference
Chairs Executive Board assigned committees
Submits reports to Board as requested (minimally at every board call)
Performs duties ethically and responsibly
Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
Assists with needs of the organization

Term of Office

Elected for a 1 year term starting at the annual meeting after election with expectation to serve as President for following 1 year term and immediate past president for following 1 additional year
If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position

Treasurer Job Description

Qualifications to serve

Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years
Current trauma leadership position
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities

Responsibilities

Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Oversees the financial structure and management of the Society
Monitors all income and expenses associated with the Society
Develops strategies in coordination with the Executive Committee and Executive Director to deal with budget variances
Assures all appropriate state, local, and federal tax forms are submitted
Assures an annual financial review is conducted by an outside CPA as well as a full audit every third year (note: first audit conducted on FYE 6.30.08).
Makes recommendations for investment of surplus funds
Works with Executive Board and Executive Director to prepare an annual budget
Participates in Executive board meetings at a minimum of 80% participation
Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation level
Attends and actively participates at the spring board meeting
Attends and actively participates at the fall board meeting
Attends the annual conference
Serves as Executive Liaison to assure success of director(s)-at-large and SIG or committee chairs as assigned
Serves as chair of the Finance and Audit Committee
Submits reports to Board as requested (minimally at every board call)
Assures smooth transition to new leadership
Performs duties ethically and responsibly
Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
Assist with needs of the organization

Term of Office

Elected for a 2 year term starting at the annual meeting after election
If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position

Secretary Job Description

Qualifications to serve

Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years
Current trauma leadership position
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities

Responsibilities

Reviews and understands current by-laws, policy and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Serves as Parliamentarian of the Board
Participates in Executive board meetings at a minimum of 80% participation
Records proceedings and maintains a file of all Executive meetings
Assures back-up recording of Executive meetings when unable to attend
Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation level
Records proceedings and maintains a file of all Board meetings
Assures back-up recording for meetings when unable to attend
Attends and actively participates at the spring board meeting
Attends and actively participates at the fall board meeting
Attends the annual conference
Serves as Executive Liaison and is responsible to assure success of Journal of Trauma Nursing committee, Education committee and Annual Conference Planning committee
Submits reports to Board as requested (minimally at every board call)
Assures smooth transition to new leadership
Performs duties ethically and responsibly
Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
Assist with needs of the organization

Term of Office

Elected for a 2 year term starting at the annual meeting after election
If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position

Director-at-Large Job Description

Qualifications to serve

Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years
Current trauma leadership position
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities

Responsibilities

Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation level
Attends and actively participate at the spring board meeting
Attends and actively participate at the fall board meeting
Attends the annual conference
Chairs Executive Board assigned committee
Submits reports to Board as requested (minimally at every board call)
Performs duties ethically and responsibly
Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
Assist with needs of the organization

Term of Office

Elected for a 2 year term starting at the annual meeting after election
If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position