ASORN Leadership Opportunities

Responsibilities and Expectations For Elected National Positions

President	Presides at all meetings of the membership and the Board Speaks on behalf of the membership and Board in all official matters Acts as official liaison to nursing organizations and other groups
President-Elect	Prepares for the assumption of the office of President Performs duties of President in the event of President’s absence or inability to act Serves as liaison with Nominating Committee
Secretary-Treasurer	Monitors financial accounts Maintains meetings minutes Writes correspondence for the Society
Annual Meeting Director	Develops, coordinates, and implements Annual Meeting Program in cooperation with Provider Unit Chair
Director	Serves as liaison to committees and other organizations Other responsibilities as assigned
Board members must be able/willing to:	Attend three Board Meetings and the Annual Meeting each year (expenses reimbursed) Spend extra time reading correspondence, completing projects, talking to members Listen to others and be open to new ideas and change Think independently Reach a consensus for the common good Accept responsibility Meet deadlines

Qualifications, Responsibilities & Expectations For Elected Positions

Board members are required to attend three Board meetings each year. Expectations for these meetings include:

Submitting agenda items
Reviewing agenda book prior to the meeting
Utilizing contacts, resources and other ASORN members to obtain a broader perspective on agenda topics
Recommending potential strategies for consideration as agenda items are discussed
Leaving personal and professional agenda items at the door and making decisions based upon ASORN’s best interest

Each Board member is assigned to act as Board Liaison to several committees and/or local chapters. The Board Liaison’s role includes:

Representing the Board’s position on the committee’s charges
Assisting committee chairs with completing tasks
Reporting committee activities to the Board
Mentoring committee members and chairpersons as future leaders

Other Board responsibilities may include:

Representing ASORN at other organizations’ meetings
Contacting ASORN members to facilitate the exchange of information about the membership’s activities and needs

Time commitments for Board members include:

Attending three Board meetings each year (expenses reimbursed)
Participating on occasional conference calls
Spending extra time reading correspondence, completing projects and talking to members
Attending Annual Meeting (expenses reimbursed)

Note: serving on the ASORN Board requires Board members to be away from work. Prior to running for the Board, it is strongly recommended that candidates discuss the role and responsibilities with their employers and negotiate the time they will be away from work. It is very difficult to meet the responsibilities as an ASORN Board member without the commitment of the candidate’s employer and family.

Personal attributes for Board members include the ability to:

Listen to others
Be open to new ideas and change
Think independently, but be able to reach a consensus for the common good
Accept responsibility
Meet deadlines

Personal attributes for specific elected positions include:

President & President-elect: leadership, organizational and communication skills
Secretary-Treasurer: leadership, communication skills, attention to detail
Annual Meeting Director: leadership, experience in planning and executing educational programs, communication skills, diverse content knowledge
Director: leadership, communication skills

Most importantly, one must be willing to make new lifelong friends and wonderful fun-filled memories.

For more information, contact ASORN Headquarters at 415/561-8513 or email asorn@aao.org
Willingness to Serve Form (pdf document, requires Adobe Reader)