ELECTION RESULTS

Nominations Open for 2011
Want to become more involved and support FAET? Please consider running for a position on Board of Directors in the upcoming elections.

What does the Board do?   The Board of Directors manages the Association and all of its interests and affairs.  It also sets the Association’s direction, goals and priorities. Board members communicate during the year by email and conference calls.  There are two Board meetings a year, one of which is at the annual conference.

Why should you become a Board member?
It helps you get more involved in your organization.
It is a great way to network with other ET/WOCN‘s in the state.
You can use it for recertification through PGP.
FAET provides limited reimbursement for travel expenses.
FAET has some funds for continuing education for Board members.

How long will I have to serve?  The term of each position is two (2) years with a two (2) term limit.

How do I get nominated?  If you want to run for a position all you have to do is notify the Chairperson of the nominations committee (email listed below). If you want to nominate someone send their name also.  All nominees must have been a member of FAET for at least one (1) year immediately prior to election.

POSITIONS UP FOR ELECTION IN 2011

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be responsible for the custody of and the accounting for Association's funds. The Treasurer shall present financial reports to the Board at the scheduled Board meetings and also at the annual Members' meeting. The Treasurer shall be bonded in an amount established by the Board.

Secretary

The Secretary gives notice of all meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors, has custody of all records and reports, and is responsible for the keeping and reporting of adequate minutes and records of all meetings of the Members and of the Board of Directors. The Secretary and the Treasurer keeps a current register of all Members.

Director

This is one of the two Director positions from the general membership. This director manages the awards and attends all Board of Director meetings. This position has full voting rights.

Nomination Committee

The Nominating Committee consists of three (3) or more committee members who are elected by the Active Members at each annual Members' meeting held in an odd-numbered year. The Board will appoint the Chairman of the Nominating Committee. Each member of the Nominating Committee must be an Active or Associate Member and must have been an a Member for at least one (1) full year prior to election. The Nominating Committee members serve for a term of two (2) years.


The newly elected officers for 2010 are:

President
Terry Barton

Vice President
Ron Sotomayor

Membership Director
Barbara Bagby

Please consider serving as a Board member!!

Send your nominations to any of the Nominations Committee Members:

Linda Ravenhorst
jravenhorst at tampabay.rr.com

Kathy Murray
kathleen.murray at baycare.org

Patrice Muse
patrice.muse at floridahospital.org