National APSE 2011 Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors APSE is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated leaders to serve on the National APSE Board of Directors! National APSE is looking for members who have the expertise, talent and desire to be a part of our national leadership. The National APSE Board of Directors is responsible for planning and implementing strategies to strengthen and increase the growth of APSE and its mission to lead in the advancement of equitable and integrated employment for citizens with disabilities. The National Board provides direction for APSE, in part, through board member participation on committees. Current board committees are: Public Policy, Employment First, Branding & Messaging, Education & Training, Students for APSE, and Board Development. If you are interested in this leadership opportunity or know someone who is, please consider this Call for Nominations. We will have four (4) available positions for which we are currently seeking nominations. Board Member Requirements Individuals interested in running for the National APSE Board of Directors must: Be a current member of National APSE (individual or business). Have a demonstrated interest and involvement in integrated community-based employment for citizens with disabilities. Ascribe to APSE’s Ethical Guidelines governing both practice and training/education. (This can be reviewed and downloaded on the APSE website: http://www.apse.org/publications/positions.cfm) Uphold integrated, community-based employment values and principles and demonstrate these principles in their respective occupations. Attend two annual face-to-face meetings at your own expense (if necessary, limited financial assistance for board member travel may be available): A. The pre-conference full day board meeting, held in conjunction with the Annual APSE conference. This year’s meeting is on June 12, 2011, in Seattle. B. The annual board fall retreat—this year’s date will be established at the board meeting in Seattle. Participate in monthly regularly scheduled teleconference meetings, and, when needed, special teleconference meetings Serve and actively participate on at least one standing committee (Public Policy, Employment First, Branding & Messaging, Education & Training, Students for APSE, Board Development). Have sufficient time to fully participate in all board activities, and actively contribute and assist with the ongoing development and growth of APSE as an organization. Complete the nomination form and provide the necessary attachments. All of the four (4) open board positions are three-year terms and begin June 12, 2011. All new board members are required to attend a board member orientation at the National APSE Conference in Seattle on June 12, 2011. Please note: Per APSE’s by-laws, no more than two elected board members may be from one state. The following is the state breakdown of elected board members whose terms continue for 2011-2012: Florida (1), Indiana (2), Louisiana (1), Massachusetts (1), New Jersey (1), North Carolina (2), Ohio (1), Virginia (1), Washington State (1), Wisconsin (1). As a result, additional individuals cannot be elected from North Carolina and Indiana in this year’s election.
Nomination Procedures Any APSE member in good standing can submit nominations. Nominations are open to any current member willing to serve as outlined above. We are looking for people who are interested in leadership at the national level to expand integrated community-based employment. It is perfectly acceptable to nominate yourself--we do not publish the name of the nominator. NATIONAL APSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATION FORM All nominees must submit: 1. A brief biography on the form provided below, explaining your history and involvement in integrated employment 2. Three (3) letters of support verifying your commitment and practice according to APSE's Ethical Guidelines 3. A recent photo (sent in PDF or JPG format). The information you provide on the nomination form as well as your letters of reference and photo will be posted on APSE’s website in addition to being printed on a ballot that will be e-mailed or mailed out to the APSE membership in late April. All nominations must be received by close of business Monday April 25, 2011. Please mail, fax or e-mail (e-mail preferred) your nomination to: Mike Capps, Nominations Chair, c/o Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203, Tallahassee Florida 32301 or fax to (850) 922-6702 or e-mail:
[email protected]. Incomplete nominations will not be accepted. APSE Board Member Nomination Form Name:_____________________________________________________________________________ Membership #__________________________________Expiration Date_________________________ Organization (If applicable): _____________________________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State:__________________ Zip Code:___________________ Telephone:(_______)__________________________ Fax:(_______)____________________________ E-mail address:
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Nominated by:_____________________________________________________ or Self-Nomination [ ] Number of years involved in integrated employment/supported employment:_____________
Check the area that best represents your current position/experience: __ Service Provider or Manager __ Family Member __ Teacher __ Employer or Business Owner __ Federal Agency Representative
__ Person with a disability __ Rehabilitation Counselor __ Local Agency Representative __ State Agency Representative
__ University Staff __ Case Manager __ Advocate
I ________________, accept this nomination and if elected will comply with all bylaws and governance policies of National APSE ______________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Date Please complete the information below, noting the maximum number of words. 1. History/nature of involvement/interest in integrated employment/supported employment (no more than 300 words)
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Biographical Sketch (no more than 300 words):
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How will you be able to contribute to the growth and improvement of APSE? (no more than 300 words)
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List of individuals who will be submitting Letters of Recommendation 1. 2. 3.
All information submitted will be published on the APSE website.
