About ConnAPA
- President
- President Elect
- Past President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Regional Director
- Student Director
- Newsletter Editor
- House of Delegates Representative - Chief Delegate, Alternate Delegate
- Committee Chair
- Constitution & Bylaws Committee
- Reimbursement Committee
- Legislative Committee
- CME Committee
- Impairment Committee
- Membership Committee
- Public Relations Committee
- Professional Practice Subcommittee
Descriptions of Officers
President Elect
Policy
The President Elect is elected by the membership of ConnAPA. S/he must be a fellow member in good standing of the AAPA and ConnAPA.
Responsibilities
- Attend all officially designated Board and Academy business meetings.
- Uphold the responsibilities of a Board Member as outlined in the Academy Bylaws.
- Succeed to the presidency at the conclusion of the first elected year.
- Assume the duties of the President in his/her absence.
- Serve as Committee Chair or committee member if appointed.
- Periodically review and recommend revision of this position description as needed.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Board or President.
- Seek out persons to work with during Presidential Year (e.g., President Elect, Committee Chairs).
- Become familiar with all aspects of organization including history, committee operations & functions, financial status.
- Formulate agenda for upcoming term as President.
Competencies
- Previous Board of Directors or Committee Chair experience (desirable).
- Knowledge of how to effectively run board meeting including a keen sense of diplomacy and ability to facilitate discussion.
- Strong dedication to the profession.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak in public forums.
- Ability to lead, including ability to motivate others and delegate responsibility and tasks to others.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Multi-tasking skills.
- Timeliness and accuracy in completing projects.
Time Commitment
- This is a three year commitment to ConnAPA with President and Past President in second and third years respectively.
- This position may require travel long distances and participation in daytime, evening and weekend meetings.
- The President Elect must be willing to attend all Board meetings and conference calls.
- The President Elect may be required to represent the President at Committee meetings, ConnAPA functions and other functions.
Annual Calendar
August
- prepare for CCOW (or other AAPA sponsored leadership event): register, make travel arrangements
- CCOW (or other AAPA sponsored leadership event): register & work with Legislative Committee to schedule legislative appointments
September
- Attend CCOW (or other AAPA sponsored leadership event)
- fall CME: attend and assist as needed
- fall BOD meeting: attend and assist where needed
October
- follow-up on ideas from CCOW (or other AAPA sponsored leadership event)
- submit report on CCOW (or other AAPA sponsored leadership event)
January
- make preliminary arrangements for the next leadership meeting and approve at BOD meeting
- submit nominee for the next President-Elect
- assist with BOD meeting
- make arrangements to meet with new President-Elect
- AAPA HOD: register if attending as an alternate
- thank you notes to corporate sponsors
- follow up on leadership and strategic planning information and ideas
February
- Discuss with CME Chair needs for Charter Oak Conference
March
- Attend COC
April
- Attend COC
May
- budget planning: meet with new President-Elect
June
- attend formal recognition for outgoing President – passing the gavel
- complete transition planning with outgoing President to ensure continuity
- submit incoming President article for ConnAPA Newsletter