2021 Call for Nominations (IFNA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee)
Officers and Directors constitute the Board of Directors and are the governing body of the association. This is a working Board that manage the business and affairs of IFNA. All members serve in good faith, uphold the highest professional, ethical, and legal standards, and fulfill the obligations of their positions.
The daily business of IFNA is handled via email.
The IFNA Board meets monthly via conference call. The duration of each conference call is 2 hours. Attendance and active participation is required of all Officers and Directors. Officers and Directors must attend at least 50% of all BOD meeting per year. Occasionally, there are ad hoc meetings of the Board arranged as necessary.
Officers and Directors also serve as liaisons to the IFNA standing committees and provide updates on committee activities during the board meetings.
The Nominating Committee description is below.
The newly elected will assume office on July 2, 2021.
For the 2021 election cycle, there are seven (7) positions open.
President-Elect
This is a five-year commitment: two as President-Elect, two as President, and one as Past-President. A voting member for at least 2 years prior is eligible to be a candidate. The President-elect shall have served at least one term on the IFNA Board of Directors or active as a committee member or task force leader. Eligibility of nominees will be verified.
Treasurer
This is a two-year commitment. A voting member for at least 2 years prior is eligible to be a candidate for the Treasurer position. Prior active participation in one or more IFNA Committees is preferred. The treasurer is responsible for management and reporting of the finances of the Association. Eligibility of nominees will be verified.
Director (3)
This is a two-year commitment. A voting member for at least 2 years prior is eligible to be a candidate for a Director position. Prior active participation in one or more IFNA Committees is preferred. Eligibility of nominees will be verified.
Nominating Committee (2)
This is a two-year commitment. A voting member for at least 2 years prior is eligible to be a candidate for the Nominating Committee. The person receiving the highest number of votes shall chair the committee in the second year of their term. The Nominating Committee shall oversee the election procedures. The Nominating Committee shall solicit potential candidates, validate their eligibility, and propose a final slate of candidates to the IFNA Board or Directors. Ultimately, the nominating committee shall prepare and submit a final ballot to IFNA Membership for voting purposes.
How to submit a Nomination
Self-nominations should upload a Candidate Information Form and Conflict of Interest Form using this link.
To nominate colleagues, send the Nomination Form to any member of the IFNA Nominating Committee. Emails for the Nominating Committee are listed below.
DEADLINE – March 22, 2021
All nominations must be submitted in writing.
All individuals who wish to be considered as a candidate should submit forms using this link.
Candidate Information Form
Conflict of Interest Form
Thank you.
The IFNA Nominating Committee,
Committee Members
Chair: Karin Dieperink – [email protected] (2019 – 2021)
Co-Chair: Elisabeth Coyne, Australia – [email protected] (2020-2022)
Kristen Anderson – [email protected] (2019-2021)
Mari Ikeda – [email protected] (2020-2022)
Michele Polfuss [email protected] (2020-2022)
Board Liaison: Lindsay Smith – [email protected]
