CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

On behalf of Hawai’i-ANA Nominating Committee and the Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that the annual 2021 Call for Nominations for Elected Positions is now open.

Please consider volunteering or nominating for any of the following open positions. Open positions are listed below, along with any requirement associated. Note, membership in Hawaiʻi-ANA is mandatory for all positions. If you are unsure of your membership status please contact Executive Director, Linda Beechinor, at executivedirector@hawaii-ana.org. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 24th at 11:59pm HST. 

Pending Bylaws Revisions to be discussed at the 2021 Hawaiʻi-ANA Conference, the following positions will be open for election:

The President-Elect is mentored by the sitting President to learn the role of the President, to become familiar with the programs of the Association and its governance, and to develop and facilitate officer transition. The President-Elect assists and supports the President as needed and plans for the Presidential year. The President-Elect shall automatically become President at the end of the term as President-Elect. The President-Elect shall be responsible for the biennial review of the board policies, and assume such duties as designated by the President and the Board of Directors.

The President-Elect will be open for election for one year term at the 2021 Membership Assembly, to 2022, then assume President in 2022 for two years to 2024.

The Secretary shall be elected to a two-year term to be accountable for recordkeeping and reporting of meetings of the Membership Assembly, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors

Neighbor Island Director who resides on a neighbor island other than Oahu throughout their term of office shall be elected to a two-year term to serve as a member of the executive committee of the Board of Directors.

Two Directors-at-large positions who will serve a two-year term with duties including serving on standing or ad hoc committees, acting as a liaison between the committee and the Board of Directors, assist with programming, event planning, and member recruitment; and other duties as assigned by the President.

Two Nominating Committee members shall be elected in odd numbered years to serve a two year term. 

Please consider volunteering your time and talent. Your impact can make a difference in the lives of many! Join the many already serving their communities and professions, the benefits are boundless!

For more information on how to become a candidate in this election, contact Nominating Committee Chair, Brian Fikes at brian.fikes@gmail.com

HOW TO RUN

1. Complete the Consent to Serve Form

2. The Nominating Committee will contact you following submission to: a) Confirm your intent to run for the elected position, and b) Work with you to advertise your candidacy 

HOW TO NOMINATE

1. Complete the Nomination Form

2. The Nominating Committee will contact the member nominated to: a) Provide the nominated with the Consent to Serve Form, b) Confirm their acceptance of the nomination and intent to run, and c) Work with the nominated member to advertise their candidacy 

For Questions, please contact Nominating Committee Chair, Brian Fikes, at brian.fikes@gmail.com.