CACCN NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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February 2013

Dear Colleague,

CACCN is very pleased that you have considered putting forth your name for election to the Board of Directors of CACCN for the term of April 2014 to March 2016. The commitment and participation of nurses like you ensure the continued success of our organization.

The Board of Directors of CACCN requires critical care nurses who are currently practicing critical care nursing, enthusiastic about their profession and have a strong desire to promote and advance our specialty.

The following package has been designed to assist you in preparing your application to the Board of Directors. Nominees must submit a completed BOD Nomination Package and supporting documentation to CACCN National Office by email, fax or regular mail.

The2012 timeline for the BOD Elections is as follows:

  • BOD Nomination Packagedue by 2359 EST on July 05, 2013
  • Nominee Information will appear in Fall 2013Dynamics Journal in August 2013 and will be posted on the CACCN website (
  • Annual General Meeting–September 22, 2013 (Halifax, NS), nominees are provided with an opportunity (3 mins) to introduce themselves to the voting delegates, prior to the election by secret ballot. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, please let us know so we may make alternate arrangements via Skype.

Nomination Process:

  • If the open position has one nomination at the close of the Call for Nominations, the nominee will be acclaimed to the open position.
  • If the open position has two or more nominees at the close of the Call for Nominations, an election by secret ballot at the Annual General Meeting will take place.
  • If the open position has no nominations at the close of the call, nominations from the floor will occur at the next Annual General Meeting.

We look forward to receiving your completed nomination package. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact CACCN National Office at or 1-866-477-9077.

Sincerely,

Christine Halfkenny-Zellas

Chief Operating Officer

CACCN

CACCN NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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The time commitment required for the National Board of Directors is as follows:

  1. National Board Face to Face Meetings
  • Spring
  • Three Day Meeting
  • Held annually in March
  • Fall
  • Two Day Board Meeting
  • One Day Chapter Connections Day Meeting
  • Annually in conjunction with the Dynamics of Critical Care Conference
  • Held in the conference host city for Dynamics
  1. National Board Teleconferences
  • The National Board holds a teleconference:
  • January and
  • August/September
  • Teleconferences are usually two hours in length and commence at 1700 EST
  • Additional teleconferences may be required depending on Board business
  1. National Board Email
  • The National Board conducts the majority of the day to day business of the association via email and the private Board of Directors forum in the Members’ Only area of the CACCN website
  • National Board Directors are required to access their email and the forum board at a minimum of once per week to respond to the business of the association
  1. National Board Ad Hoc Committees
  • From time to time, National Board directors will be the lead or participant on ad hoc committees (ie. position statements, standards, etc)
  • The majority of the business of ad hoc committees is completed via email and teleconference

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CACCN CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARTICLE IV - DIRECTORS

SECTION 1 - NUMBER AND QUALIFICATIONS

1.1The affairs of the Association shall be managed by a Board of seven (7) Directors of whom four (4) shall constitute a quorum. Each Director must be an Active Member of the Association and be currently working in or affiliated with a critical care specialty, at the time of election.

SECTION 2 - ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE

2.1Election of Directors shall be by ballot of Active Members of the Association. Each shall be elected as a Board Member as detailed in Article VII following and shall serve the term of office detailed therein. A Director will be eligible for re-election to one additional consecutive term and thereafter must vacate office for a one-year period before becoming eligible for nomination to the Board as a Director.

SECTION 4 - NOMINATIONS

4.1Any three (3) Active Members may nominate any other duly qualified person for election to the Board of Directors. Such nominations must be in writing, signed by the nominators and must be accompanied by the written consent of the nominee to act as a Director if elected. Nominations must be received by the Nominating Committee at least sixty (60) days prior to the Annual General Meeting each year. Each nominator may nominate one candidate only.

4.2Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (i) above, if there are an insufficient number of nominees for election to the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting nominations shall be accepted from the floor, provided that each such nomination shall be made by three (3) members of the Association and that sufficient proof of the willingness of the nominee to serve, if elected, shall have been presented.

ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS

SECTION 1 - OFFICERS

1.1The officers of the Association shall be the President, the Vice President, the Secretary and the Treasurer, each of whom shall be a member of the Board of Directors, and will form the executive of the board. Other officers may be appointed as the Board of Directors decides.

SECTION 2 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS

2.1Duly qualified members may be elected to a term of office of two (2) years as a Director, and that election of officers of the Association shall be made by the Board of Directors at the first meeting of the Board following election of such Directors. At the discretion of the Officers and Directors of the Board, the term of office may be amended by one (1) year (either extended or reduced) to ensure continued effective operation of the Association

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CACCN CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS (con’t)

2.2There shall be elected seven (7) Directors of the Association with two (2) Directors from each of the three regions and an additional director, will be elected to the board, in the position of Director at Large. The Director at Large will not be representative of any particular region.

2.3There shall be elected the following officers of the Association - President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, with election to the offices of Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President to be made by the Board of Directors from among its members at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following election of Directors to the Board annually. The term of office for the President shall be two years.

2.4The Board may appoint such other officers and agents as it deems necessary, who shall have such authority and shall perform such duties as the Board may from time to time prescribe.

2.5The officers of the Association shall hold office until their duly elected successors are appointed in their stead.

CACCN NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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COVER SHEET

Name:______

Printed

Signature:______

Date:______

The following information must be included to be considered for nomination:

Nomination Form

Personal Information Sheet

Curriculum Vitae

Current Picture (no smaller than 2” x 2”)

Personal Statement (no longer than 250 words)

Professional Reference and approval to contact

You may remove the lines and type information directly into this document

Nominees must submit a completed BOD Nomination Package

and supporting documentation. Nominations must be complete and received in National Office by no later than 2359 EST on July 05, 2013


CACCN NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOMINATION FORM

An active member** of CACCN, who is currently working in critical care, may let his/her name stand for election as a Director on the National Board of CACCN. Election of Directors shall be by ballot of the membership of the Association at the Annual General Meeting. Three ActiveMembers may nominate any duly qualified person for election to the Board of Directors. Such nominations must be in writing, signed by the nominators, and must be accompanied by the written consent of the nominee to act as a Director if elected. Each nominator may nominate one candidate only.

CACCN NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET

Director Position:

( ) Central Region

( ) Director at Large

( ) Western Region

Personal Data

CACCN Number:

Member Since:

Name:

Address:

City:

Prov:

PC:

Telephone:Home ( )Work ( )

E-mail:

Employer:

Are you presently working in Critical Care? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Current Position / Title:

Critical Care Experience (including # of years): ______

CACCN NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET

Involvement with CACCN (National and Chapter Levels):

Past:

Current:


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PERSONAL STATEMENT

The following space is provided for your PERSONAL STATEMENT - maximum of 250 words. Include information such as: nursing background, experience in Critical Care, your interest in CACCN and what you think your potential contributions to CACCN and the Board of Directors may be.

To introduce you to the voting members of CACCN, this personal statement will be published in the upcoming Dynamics, Journal of CACCN, on the website and via the Critical Connections Bulletin e-newsletter.

Personal Statement: (Maximum 250 words)

______

Name of Nominee (please print)Signature of Nominee

Date:______

Electronic Signatures Accepted

(must be a replica of the actual signature

names typed into the signature block cannot be accepted)

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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE SHEET

Reference:

Name:______

Telephone: Work ( ) ______

Employer: ______

Position: ______

Relationship to Nominee: ______

CONSENT TO CONTACT REFERENCE(S)

I, ______hereby provide permission for a member of the CACCN National Board of Directors to contact the above noted reference via telephone, email or facsimile.

______

Name of Nominee

______

SignatureDate

Electronic Signatures Accepted

(must be a replica of the actual signature

names typed into the signature block cannot be accepted)

Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses