By Jane E. Smith, MSN, APNC, ONC
Chairperson, Leadership Search Committee
It is hard to believe that the first decade of the new millennium is almost over. The 2010-2011 ballot has been prepared and information on candidates is available in this issue of NAON News. Members also are able to access the 2010-2011 NAON Elected Leadership Ballot page directly from this e-mail.
In accordance with NAON’s Bylaws and Policies, the ballot must be sent to all voting members 120 days prior to the opening of Congress and voting must be completed by a date set by the Executive Board. This year, voting will be available on-line until 11:59 p.m. CST on Feb. 18, 2010.
The positions up for election this year are: President Elect, Treasurer and two (2) Directors. In this issue, you will find candidate position statements for each person on the ballot. Familiarize yourself with the candidates and cast a vote for your choice.
As in recent years, the 2010-2011 Election page is available online. Keep in mind, it is not necessary to have an e-mail address or a personal computer to vote. Ask a friend or relative for access to their computer, visit your local public library, or ask your employer for Internet access in order to cast your vote.
Follow these easy steps if you wish to access the vote page directly from this e-mail.
• Click on 2010-2011 NAON Elected Leadership Ballot page
• Log on as a member using your Username and Password
• Read through the information on each candidate and then click on “Vote Now”
• Follow the directions on the page and cast your vote(s)
Members also can access the vote page from the NAON Web site by clicking on the large “Vote” icon on the homepage.
It is important to note that votes cannot be altered after submission, and no one will have access to any individual member’s vote.
If you have questions, concerns, need your membership number and password, or would like to request a paper ballot, contact the National office at naon@smithbucklin.com or 800.289.NAON (6266).
Voting will be available until 11:59 p.m. CST on Feb. 18, 2010.
The LSC encourages everyone to consider serving NAON, either in an elected leadership position or on a committee or task force. Fill out a Willingness-to-Serve Form today.
Remember the future of NAON depends on all of you the Membership of NAON.
The Leadership Search Committee (LSC) has begun to plan for the 2011 ballot. The LSC is reviewing the Willingness-to-Serve Forms that have been received in 2009 and would love to receive forms from additional NAON members. The Executive Board positions that will be available for this ballot are President Elect and one (1) Director. (If you are interested in an elected leadership position for the 2011 ballot, make plans to attend Congress in Seattle so the LSC can schedule in-person interviews.)
Beginning in 2010, the LSC requests that all Willingness-to-Serve forms be submitted electronically. The form is easy to complete. Once you submit your online form, you will receive an e-mail confirmation that it was received. Upon receipt of your form, your information will be sent to the LSC and/or to committee chairs depending on which area(s) of service you are interested in.
NAON encourages members to submit Willingness-to-Serve forms at any time during the year, however the most active time for filling positions is between January and May.
The NAON Executive Board and the LSC look forward to hearing from you.