NAON Wants You to be a Leader!

NAON is continuously seeking members interesting in serving in a leadership position.  There are a variety of ways to get involved with NAON's Committees and Task Forces, as a Special Interest Group Facilitator, or on the NAON Executive Board. 

The ideal leadership volunteer may:

• Have current involvement in Orthopaedic Nursing within the past (5) years and three (3) years active involvement in NAON on a national or local level are recommended prior to nomination.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities, writing abilities, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to commit the necessary time and travel

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NAON Executive Board Positions

President Elect

• Term: Succeeds to President and Immediate Past President, total 3 years commitment.
• Approximate weekly time commitment: 10-15 hours
• Participates in conference calls with President and Executive Director
• Addition travel required to attend meetings in preparation for assuming the Presidency
• Skills as listed for President
• Meets challenges of new skill set, demands of learning curve

President

• Approximate weekly time commitment: 20-25 hours
• Serves as the Association's official representative at national level meetings
• Additional travel may be required
• Participated in conference calls with President Elect and Executive Director
• Prepares "President's Message" for publications
• Evidence of leading decision-making group
• Evidence of conflict resolution skills
• Evidence of understanding of the budgetary process

Secretary

• Term: 3 years, elected according to Bylaws
• Approximate weekly time commitment: 4-6 hours
• Records minutes of meetings of the annual business meeting/Member Forum & Executive Board
• Meets deadlines
• Liaison to the Bylaws & Policy Committee
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedure and policy preparation essential

Treasurer

• Term: 3 years, elected according to Bylaws
• Approximate weekly time commitment: 3-8 hours
• Oversees all financial aspects of the Association
• Presents Financial reports to Executive Board and annual business meeting
• Experience in financial management & budget preparation essential
• Experience interpreting contracts recommended

Director

• Term: 3 years, elected according to Bylaws
• Approximate weekly time commitment: 3-8 hours
• Serves as Executive Board liaison to committees, task forces and contractors
• May serve as chairperson of special committees/task forces
• Assumes responsibilities as designated by Executive Board

Immediate Past President

• Approximate weekly time commitment: 5-8 hours
• Serves as an adviser to the Executive Board
• Liaison, Leadership Search Committee
• Assumes responsibilities as designated by Executive Board