Board of Directors Application

The Board of Directors looks for volunteers to become candidates for the Board of Directors. For the 2012 Board year, we are not actively recruiting candidates, but applications may be submitted at any time.

Based on our Board's environmental scan and current developments within our association, the following skills are general criteria for candidates:

1. Board leadership experience
2. Organizational governance including knowledge and skills in policy, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
3. Professional competencies
4. Past demonstration of commitment to AANAC
5. Demonstrated ability to participate productively in group processes
6. Understanding of governance functions including environmental scanning, strategic planning and organizational positioning
7. Ability to represent and/or consider diverse needs and perspectives within the long-term care sector

Board members should expect to spend twelve to fifteen (12 - 15) days per year devoted to Board meetings, conference calls, and other organizational meetings. Additional time will be required in reviewing materials for board meetings and related to the organization's development.

What are the benefits of being on the Board of Directors? They are many. Board service is an excellent way to become (and remain) up-to-date on the latest issues, concerns and advancements in the regulatory environment that so dramatically affects the long-term care nursing profession. By being on the Board of Directors, you have an opportunity to personally grow as a health care professional and to have an impact on the professional growth of your peers as they take the journey with you and AANAC. On a more tangible basis, your attendance at all AANAC Conferences is covered, and upon completion of your Board service, you will become a lifetime member of AANAC.

If you are interested, you do not have to be "nominated" - we welcome volunteers. The Nominating Committee requests that you use the required Prospective Board Member Application (online at www.aanac.org). After completing this form, please attach it to your resume and a recent photo and send all paper work by FedEx, UPS or the USPS (return receipt requested). Emails and/or faxes are not acceptable. Mail to:

AANAC
400 S Colorado Blvd, Suite 600
Denver, CO 80246

Sincerely,

Carol Siem, MSN, RN, BC, GNP, RAC-CT
Chair, Board of Directors