Hello Wichita Area ONS members!!! It’s that time of year again for annual elections.
Open board positions will include Secretary and Vice President. We are looking for ambitious, outgoing, and positive individuals wanting to give back to the oncology nursing community. Each position is a two year term starting January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020.
Secretary
· Provide for continuity of chapter proceedings through record keeping of all official chapter activities.
· Maintain official chapter records associated with the office of secretary according to procedures and record retention policies established by ONS National. Records include but are not limited to the following (refer to the Archival Guidelines on the ONS Chapter Officers Virtual Community at http://chapter.vc.ons.org/resources for more information)
-Chapter charter
-Chapter standing rules
-Financial reports
-Annual reports
· Minutes of all meetings of the board of directors, standing committees, and general membership
· Implement an effective communication plan among the chapter membership, chapter board of directors, chapter standing committees (if applicable), and ONS National
· Comply with the policies and procedures established by the chapter board of directors and ONS National in reflecting the views of the chapter general membership and board of directors in all communications, written and verbal
· Record minutes for all meetings of the chapter board of directors and general membership.
· Distribute minutes of the board of directors, standing committees, and general membership meetings as requested.
· Perform other responsibilities designated by the chapter board of directors or ONS National.
Vice President
· Actively observe and learn the role of the president
· Assume the role of president in the following situations:
-Absence of the president
-Inability of the president to act
-Resignation of the president
-Expiration of the president’s term
· Attend meetings of the chapter standing committees as delegated by the president
· Consult with the president throughout the term of office to provide for continuity and smooth transition of chapter leadership.
· Perform other responsibilities designated by the chapter board of directors or ONS National
If you are interested in becoming part of the WONS board of directors, please submit a short description of your qualifications and oncology nursing story. This submission must be received by November 10 to be considered. Official elections will be held via Survey Monkey in late November. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me for additional information. We are looking forward to working with you!
Thank you,
Casey VanWye, RN
Vice President/Nomination Chair/Membership Chair
cjrbancroft@gmail.com
206-375-3877