Call for 2019 NCCL
Convener Applications
April 25-27, 2019 — National Conference of Constituency Leaders —
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
Rapid Response Requested
Are you interested in serving as the Conference Convener for the 2019 National Conference of Constituency Leaders (NCCL)? Submit your application and supporting documents if you meet the qualifications listed below. For more information, contact Stacy Wymer at or 800-274-2237, ext. 6820.
ROLE OF NCCL CONVENER:
· Chair NCCL Advisory Group (eight constituency Co-Conveners – including six Member Constituency Delegates, two New Physicians Delegates, two AMA-YPS Delegates, New Physician Board member, Member Constituencies Discussion Leader, and Commission on Membership & Member Services Chair)
· Serve as leadership for the member constituencies and communicate actively on the member constituency listservs, promoting NCCL and relevant issues
· Work closely with AAFP staff on all aspects of planning NCCL
· Communicate with AAFP chapters to promote value of NCCL and encourage representation
· Oversee conference business and serve as Chair of NCCL Business Sessions, requiring working knowledge of parliamentary procedure
· Review resolutions for purpose/clarity and assign to appropriate Reference Committees
· Mentor the Convener-Elect
· Appoint Reference and Tellers Committee members
· Present greetings from NCCL to National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students
· Moderate and participate in work of NCCL Congress of Delegates representatives (2018—reimbursement available for outgoing Convener only); possibly present greetings at the 2019 Congress of Delegates
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must meet a constituency definition at the time of the meeting he/she will convene (2019 NCCL will take place April 25-27, 2019)
· Cannot be a constituency delegate at the 2018 or 2019 Congress of Delegates
· Must have been in attendance at the 2017 NCCL and have previously served as a Co-Convener or Delegate or Alternate Delegate for the Member (formerly Special) Constituencies or New Physicians
· Must attend 2018 NCCL and cannot run for any office at the 2018 or 2019 NCCL
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
· Official fact sheet (limited to 3 typed pages)
· Curriculum vitae (limited to 2 pages)
· Letter of support from chapter executive, documenting chapter involvement and experience
SELECTION PROCESS:
The 2019 Convener will be elected at the 2018 NCCL. The Commission on Membership and Member Services will determine the top two candidates to be submitted as the slate for NCCL Convener to the Board Chair for ratification. The two Board Chair-approved candidates will present five-minute speeches for the position of Convener to the NCCL body during the Joint Session Caucus on Thursday afternoon in addition to a brief question and answer session. Only NCCL Chapter Delegates will be allowed to cast a ballot in the NCCL Convener election. The candidates will be notified immediately of the election results by the NCCL Convener to facilitate the mentoring process at the current NCCL.A formal announcement of the winner will be held during lunch on Friday.
DEADLINE:
Close of business on Friday, December 1, 2017. Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified of selection no later than February 28, 2018.
Submit completed applications to: Stacy Wymer, CAE, Manager, Member Relations and Development, AAFP, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood, KS 66211. Email: . FAX: (913) 906-6088.
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