Dear Sibling Leadership Network Membership,
It is time for our SLN Executive Committee Elections! This year we are accepting nominations for two positions: Vice Chair and Treasurer.
A description of the positions are below.
Vice-Chair
The SLN Vice Chair is responsible for assisting the SLN Chair with the below duties*, in addition to the following:
- Assuming the duties of the President in his or her absence; and
- Promoting fundraising, community outreach, and membership growth among the chapters.
*The SLN Chair is responsible for overall direction of SLN and ensuring the SLN is in line with the mission, purpose, and values of the organization. In addition, he or she is responsible for the following:
- Setting the agenda for and presiding over all Board meetings;
- Ensuring that all committee and workgroup leadership is named and a reporting structure is developed to share information, keep committees accountable and on track;
- Appointing Ad Hoc Committees;
- Facilitating decision-making regarding policy and advocacy actions that are timely;
- Representing or designating a representative for SLN; and
- Serving as the signature authority of the SLN in accordance with Board decisions.
The Vice Chair position is a three year commitment with the first year being served in the Vice Chair role, the second year transitioning to the role of Chair, and the third year as Outgoing Chair. The SLN Vice Chair leads conference call meetings including SLN Board meetings (6 times per year, in the evening) and monthly Executive Committee meetings. This position actively collaborates with the SLN Executive Director.
Treasurer
The SLN Treasurer accepts a three year term as is responsible for assisting the SLN Chair with the below duties:
The Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. The Treasurer is responsible for monitoring the Corporation’s finances and providing financial reports to the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall make recommendations on fiscal matters; prepare and submit federal and state reporting requirements, and serve as the signature authority for fiduciary matters in accordance with Board decisions.
The SLN Treasurer is expected to attend conference call meetings including SLN Board meetings (6 times per year, in the evening) and monthly Executive Committee meetings. This position actively collaborates with the SLN Executive Director and Bookkeeper on all financial matters.
Nominations are open to anyone interested—those currently involved in the SLN and those who are new to the SLN. Nominees for these positions may or may not be siblings of people with disabilities. Self-nominations are encouraged. If you nominate someone else, please contact that person to make sure he/she is interested in the nomination and submits the following information.
Please submit the following nomination information to Sara Hansen at sara.hansen@siblingleadership.org, by December 2, 2019:
- Name and contact information
- Biographical paragraph of nominee (250 words or less)
- Statement of interest/commitment to Sibling Leadership Network (250 words or less)
This information will then be compiled into a slate of nominees and sent out to the SLN Board of Directors (BOD) to vote. The position will officially start in the New Year.
We look forward to a bright future of leadership within the Sibling Leadership Network!