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:

• Has 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

Election Cycle Schedule

Election Year	Positions
2009	President Elect, Secretary, Two (2) Directors
2010	President Elect, Treasurer, Two (2) Directors
2011	President Elect, One (1) Director

This cycle of elected positions continues in the same pattern for subsequent years.

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