IAEM-USA STUDENT REGION 2009 OFFICERS ELECTION

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

NEW!
Hosting two information calls for those interested in running, but have questions:

• Tuesday, Sept. 15 @ 12pm ET / 9am PT
• Wednesday Sept. 16 @ 7pm ET / 4pm PT
• Call in Number: 1-877-643-6951
• Participant Passcode: 21082304#

The Elections are coming!!  The Elections are coming!!

You are encouraged to consider running for one of the USA SR  Offices. Over the past few years, the USA Student Region has really pushed to make this the premier organization for students in  Emergency Management. We oversee programs that touch on professional  development, networking, and academic excellence.

 
The difference positions oversee various units within the region with  different areas of responsibility and different time commitments. Please note, that while not expressly required, it is HIGHLY  ENCOURAGED, that you plan to attend the IAEM-USA Annual Conference in  Orlando (the student region provides stipends to the officers to  attend). The conference is October 31-November 5 (you would need to attend Sunday-Wednesday; the President is expected to stay through Thursday morning).

 
Questions, please contact Brian Silva at brian.silva@the360c.com. We  will also be hosting multiple conference calls to give you an  opportunity to call in and ask questions about these positions. These will be offered in early September after Labor Day.
 
To Submit a Nomination
Please send an email to Brian Silva at brian.silva@the360c.com no later than September 18, 2009. The email should include:

• Name (required)
• Contact email and phone (required)
• Position nominating for (required - you may only run for one position)
• Statement of candidacy (required - 300 words max.; should explain  your qualifications and your plans if elected)
• Headshot/Photo (optional)

 
Positions Open (followed by estimated hours a month required)
 
President (10-20 hrs./mo.)

• Serve as the principal Officer and primary contact for the Region and is responsible for leading the Region and managing its activities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the IAEM, the IAEM­USA, the IAEM-SC and the Region;
• Serve as a full member of the IAEM­USA Board of Directors representing the Region. Participation is required at all meetings  including conference calls;
• Serve as a full member of the IAEM­SC Board of Directors representing the Region.  Participation is required at all meetings  including conference calls;
• Organize, set the agenda, and preside at all meetings of the Region and the Executive Committee;
• Appoint all Regional liaisons or representatives including those to the IAEM-USA Committees;
• Serve as primary liaison in the recruitment of new members;
• Serve as the primary liaison to Chapter Presidents; and
• Communicate pertinent information to the Membership.

First Vice President (5-10 hrs./mo.)

• Perform the duties of the President in their absence and assist the  President in the management of the Region;
• Serve as the primary liaison to Members not affiliated with a Chapter;
• Serve as the primary liaison in assisting in the formation of new  Chapters;
• Serve as the primary manager for all issues related to academics in  the areas of emergency management, homeland security and their  related fields (including the annual student survey and presenting at  the FEMA Higher Ed conference).

  
Second Vice President (5-10 hrs./mo.)

• Perform the duties of the President in the absence of both the  President and the First Vice President, and assist the President with  the management of the Region;
• Serve as the primary manager for all issues related to employment  and internships in the areas of emergency management, homeland  security and their related fields;

Serve as the primary manager for all issues related to professional  development in the areas of emergency management, homeland security and their related fields (including the AEM / CEM mentor program and  the professional development teleconference series).

Secretary (5-10 hrs./mo.)

• Assist the President in the management of the Region;
• Record and distribute the minutes of all Region meetings to the  appropriate persons;
• Serve as the primary manager of the Region’s publications (i.e.  Newsletter, etc.);
• Serve as the primary manager of the Region’s online presence (i.e.  Website, Facebook, etc.);
• Handle official correspondence pertaining to Region business;
• Maintain all non-financial records of the Region.

 
Treasurer

• Assist the President in the management of the Region;
• Facilitate all financial interactions related to the Region  including but not limited to collecting funds, making deposits,  fundraising, paying bills, and facilitating reimbursements;
• Maintain the Region's financial records;
• Serve as the primary manager for all regional voting;
• Preparation, in conjunction with the IAEM-USA, of a monthly Region  Financial Report for the Executive Committee and Region.