2009 Call for Nominations
TO: Society Membership
FROM: Michael W. Thompson, CSP - Nominations and Elections Committee Chairman
RE: SOCIETY ELECTIONS - 2009
We are beginning the nominations process for the 2009 Society election. We are seeking qualified nominations for offices of Senior Vice President, Vice President-Professional Affairs, Vice President-Professional Development, Regional Vice Presidents and Area Directors.
In accordance with Society Bylaws, the Nominations & Elections Committee will nominate two candidates for each of the following positions:
- Senior Vice President - one-year term
- Vice President, Professional Affairs - two-year term
- Vice President, Professional Development - two-year term
The following criteria are required for candidates to qualify for Senior Vice President.
- Must be a Professional Member prior to taking office.
- Has been involved in Society affairs on a national level.
- Has made identifiable contributions to the Society and to the safety profession.
- Has demonstrated support of Society objectives and purposes.
- Has the potential of representing the Society in a professional manner.
- Understands the responsibility and obligations of the chief elective officer in ASSE.
The Senior Vice President chairs the Council on Member/Region Affairs. This is a very important position in the Society and succeeds to President-Elect and President in subsequent years.
The Vice President of Professional Affairs chairs the Council on Professional Affairs. The Vice President Professional Development chairs the Council on Professional Development.
Please see the enclosed Criteria for Candidates for Society Office, position descriptions and accountability letters for more information.
Senior Vice President, Vice President-Council on Professional Development, Vice President-Council on Professional Affairs
- Society Office Packet (pdf)
Members who want to be considered for nomination for the above offices in the 2009 Society Election shall be requested to forward the following documents before being considered as a candidate:
- completed Society Office Candidate Form. (Actual form obtained from Society Headquarters),
- work related resume,
- proposed 250 word biography.
- proposed platform statement (limited to 1000 words for Senior Vice President, limited to 300 words for all other offices).
- Signed employer’s statement of support addressed to the N&E Chair.
- Signed letter of intent to run for office.
- Signed Standard Accountability Letter for the position (see SOG 6.34).
- Signed Financial Conflict of Interest Statement (see SOG 6.34).
Regional Vice Presidents
- Regional Office Packet (pdf)
In accordance with Society Bylaws, the Regional Nominations Committee will nominate no more than two candidates for each of the following positions:
- Region I Vice President
- Region III Vice President
- Region V Vice President
- Region VII Vice President
Members who want to be considered for nomination as a Regional Vice President in the 2009 Society Election shall contact their Regional Nominations Committee before being considered as a candidate. The Society Nominations and Elections Committee will require the following by November 1.
- completed Society Office Candidate Form. (Actual form obtained from Society Headquarters),
- work related resume,
- proposed 250 word biography.
- proposed platform statement (limited to 300 words).
- Signed employer’s statement of support addressed to the Society’s Nominations and Elections Committee Chair.
- Signed letter of intent to run for office.
- Signed Standard Accountability Letter for the position (see SOG 6.34)
- Signed Financial Conflict of Interest Statement (see SOG 6.34).
Area Directors
- Area Director Packet (pdf)
In accordance with Society Bylaws, the Regional Nominations Committee will nominate no more than two candidates for each of the following positions:
- Area B Area Director (Region II)
- South Florida Area Director (Region IV)
- Louisiana Area Director (Region IV)
- Metropolitan Area Director (Region VIII)
- Keystone Area Director (Region VIII)
Members who want to be considered for nomination for Area Director in the 2009 Society Election shall contact their Regional Nominations Committee before being considered as a candidate. The Society Nominations and Elections Committee will require the following by November 1.
- work related resume.
- proposed 250 word biography.
- proposed platform statement (limited to 250 words).
- Signed employer’s statement of support addressed to the N&E Chair.
- Signed letter of intent to run for office.
- Signed Standard Accountability Letter for the position (see SOG 6.34).
- Signed Financial Conflict of Interest Statement (see SOG 6.34).
This shall be done according to the time line established by the Nominations and Elections Committee. The information shall include education and certification data, a work history, and an outline of ASSE activities both local and national with emphasis covering the immediate past five (5) years; plus information on other volunteer efforts. Emphasis should be placed on results and outcome of activities. Prospective candidates should contact Terry Wilkinson, 847-768-3420, or Dolores Kopp, 847-768-3447, to receive all necessary forms and documents for submission. This information should be received by August 15, 2008.
Send to:
Terry Wilkinson, Ph.D., CSP, CAE
Director, Member/Region Affairs
American Society of Safety Engineers
1800 E. Oakton
Des Plaines, IL 60018-2187
Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated and will assure that we have qualified leadership for the future.