Georgia HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors Application

Georgia HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors Application

Eligibility To be considered for a board position, a member must be: A professional member of Georgia HOSA for three years or an Industry Representative, understanding the Georgia HOSA, Inc. philosophy and familiar with the bylaws of Georgia HOSA, Inc. Willing and able to commit time for board meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions, special events, including regional competitions, conferences, etc. A team player works well in a group and respects the integrity of the group/board A good listener, dedicated, participative and thoughtful in considering issues of Georgia HOSA, Inc. Supported by school or industry administration Terms of Office Members of Board of Directors are elected to a 3-year term. Each board member can serve up to two terms of office. Board Meeting Dates and Times Board meetings are held twice a year, one in January and one in July. Special meetings may be called in accordance to the by laws. Business may be conducted by other correspondence methods (Letter, Facsimile, E mail, or Telephone) Board-Related Expense Board members must provide their own transportation through school travel account or by industry funding. Georgia will cover, if needed, lodging and meal expenses. The Application Process 1. Complete the Georgia HOSA, Inc. Board Member application 2. Attach a resume or curriculum vitae. 3. Include references from Principal and CTAE Supervisor or supervisor if you are an industry representative candidate 4. Meet the Board. Prepare a 3-5 minute presentation outlining why you wish to become a Georgia HOSA, Inc. board member and why you think your service would be an asset to the organization. This short presentation will be presented to the Board of Directors at a special meeting of the board at the State Leadership Conference on Friday night. A handout highlighting YOU or a work sample is optional during the presentation. 5. Board members will vote in private 6. Election to the Board of Directors will be announced immediately.

Board of Directors Rotation Schedule Position Term in Office Years in Term 1** Region 1 Advisor 2** 3 4**** Region 2 Advisor Region 3 Advisor Krista Lowe (also serves as Chair-Elect) Region 4 Advisor Barbara Peralta 5 Region 5 Advisor 6 Region 6 Advisor Dr. Lynne Clarke 7 8**** 9 Region 7 Advisor Kellie Seawright At-Large Advisor Christina Branch (also serves as Treasurer) At-Large Advisor Christen Shiflet 10** Alumni Representative Whitney Rice 2011-2014 3 Years 11**** Denise Flook, Georgia Hospital Association 12 13 14 State President, Brooke Vaughan 2013-2014 1 Year

15 State President-Elect, Kyle Southerland 2013-2014 1 Year 16 Chair, Phyllis Hoskins 2013-2014 1 Year 17 Immediate Past Chair, Debbie Woodward 2013-2014 1 Year 18 Secretary, Anne Soriero 2013-2014 1 Year 19 Georgia Dept. of Education, Phyllis Johnson Ex-Officio Ex-Officio 20 Executive Director, Allen Seigler Ex-Officio Ex-Officio ** Those retiring from the Georgia HOSA, Inc. Board of Directors March 2014 Anne Soriero s term as Region 1 Advisor is open but will remain as Secretary, an elected position, for a one-year term. Phyllis Hoskin s position as Region 2 Advisor is open but will remain on the Board as Chair and Immediate Past Chair for a two-year term. Whitney Rice s term as Alumni Representative will end **** This board member is serving their second term. Positions Open for Election. Check the Board Vacancy for which you are applying: Region 1 Advisor (3-year term) Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield Region 2 Advisor (3-year term) Butts, Cobb, Clayton, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Jasper, Morgan, Newton, Putnam, Rockdale, Spalding, Walton Region 5 Advisor (3-year term) Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Liberty, Long, Lowndes, McIntosh, Pierce, Ware, Wayne Alumni Representative (3-year term)

Application to the Board Name Position Sought Home Address Cell Home E-mail Industry or School Address and your Georgia HOSA Region Phone Fax E-mail Summarize your experience with the following. Strategic Planning Fundraising Board Development (recruitment, training, evaluation) Program planning and evaluation Financial management and control (Budgeting, accounting). Communication, public and media relations Participation in committees Public speaking Organizational development Information technology Writing, journalism Special events (planning and implementing) Very experienced Some experience For the items you checked as Very experienced you may give examples here. Please attach your resume or curriculum vitae. Mail, fax or e-mail complete application to: Georgia HOSA Headquarters 2061 Experiment Station Rd, Suite 301-420 Watkinsville, GA 30677 f. 706.364.1112 contactus@georgiahosa.org www.georgiahosa.org