Welcome to NCURA Region II!

Call for Nominations

Region II is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the following positions:

• Chair-Elect, Region II
• Treasurer-Elect, Region II
• Board of Directors, Region II Member

The Offices

Chair-Elect

The Chair-Elect will serve a one-year term beginning on January 1, 2011 and be responsible for:

• Chairing the Nominating and Membership Development Committee
• Chairing the Volunteer Committee
• Serving on the Region II Steering Committee; and
• Completing the remaining term if the Chair is unable to complete the term.

At the end of the one-year term, the Chair-Elect will assume the office of Chair for a one-year term. The Chair is the chief executive officer of the Region and is empowered to conduct activities in consultation with the Regional Steering Committee. The Chair is responsible for:

• Calling meetings
• Appointing members to regional committees
• Filling vacancies in regional offices (subject to the concurrence of a majority of the Regional Steering Committee); and
• Directing the activities of the Region.

The Chair shall be responsible for organizing one spring regional meeting during his/her term, and may delegate to one or more Program Chairs.

Treasurer-Elect

The Treasurer-Elect will serve a one-year term beginning on January 1, 2011 and be responsible for:

• Serving on the Region II Steering Committee; and
• Completing the remaining term if the Treasurer is unable to complete the term.

At the end of the one-year term, the Treasurer-Elect assumes the office of Treasurer for a one-year term. The Treasurer is the first person authorized to sign checks drawn upon the regional account. The Treasurer is responsible for:

• Maintaining the financial records of the Region
• Preparing the end-of-fiscal year report to the national office, for review and endorsement by the Region II Steering Committee
• Chairing the Site Selection Committee
• Collecting, depositing and disbursing regional funds; and
• Providing the Chair with all the information and documentation required by the Chair for reports to the national office.

Member of the National Board of Directors

The Member of the National Board of Directors is elected by the regional membership to serve a two-year term that begins on January 1, 2011. The Board of Directors is the governing body of NCURA. Guided by a strategic plan, and working for the good of the organization, Board Members oversee and direct the business of the national organization in accordance with the bylaws.

The Nomination Process

You may nominate yourself or someone else. Please send names and contact information, along with a description of the nominee's past NCURA activities to Martin Williams, Chair-Elect of Region II at: williamsm@wpunj.edu. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, July 16, 2010. Following the close of nomination, nominees will be notified and asked if they agree to stand for election; if they do, a statement of interest and resume will be requested for use in the election.

This is a perfect opportunity to assume a leadership role within the Region and to contribute to our professional association.

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Volunteer Opportunities for NCURA Region II Members

There are many volunteer opportunities available within NCURA Region II throughout the year, including opportunities to help out at the Region II Spring Meeting in Princeton, NJ. For information or to volunteer, please contact our Chair-Elect and Volunteer Coordinator, Martin Williams at williamsm@wpunj.edu or complete the volunteer form.

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