Nominations are now being accepted for NYSLAA Executive Council. The deadline is October 16, 2024.
This Year Only: The position of Recording Secretary has been vacant for some time. Patty Jackman (Suny Geneseo) has stepped up to fill this roll for the remainder of 2024. This position would normally be up for reelection in 2025. Expediency directs that we do not call for nominations for that position, and join together to welcome her to the EC for 2024 and the next two years. All other even year positions are open and very much needed.
These are: Vice President, Membership Secretary, and Conference Coordinator. Please refer to the NYSLAA.org webpage (links on the right side column of the page) for descriptions and duties for each position.
The successful candidates would have the opportunity to be mentored by previous council members. In addition, we are looking for interested individuals to help with conference committees (community contact, swag bag donations, fundraising ideas) etc.
Please get in touch with any Executive Council member for questions, ideas and comments.
Offices that expire in ODD years:
The President is the presiding officer of the Association. The President calls meetings, is the liaison between NYSLAA and other organizations, and receives annual written officer and committee reports. The president also administers the scholarship fund and NYSLAA awards.
The Treasurer receives, records, holds and disburses all monies of the Association at the direction of the Executive Council. The treasurer handles all conference financial transactions, files income tax forms, monitors funds, and prepares itemized statements of accounts.
The Corresponding Secretary reviews, updates and compiles packets of information to be sent to people inquiring about NYSLAA; works with the Public Relations Committee in promoting NYSLAA; and handles the mailing and printing of all awards and certificates. During even years the corresponding secretary is chair of the Elections Committee.
Offices that expire in EVEN years:
The Vice President shall: 1) perform the duties of the President in the President's absence; 2) serve as the Association's archivist; 3) perform other such duties as may be required.
The Membership Secretary shall: 1) receive and process membership applications; 2) maintain a list of correct names and addresses of active (both regular and associate) members of the Association; 3) supply the Election Committee with a current list of regular members; 4) chair Membership Committee; 5) perform such other duties as required.
The Recording Secretary shall: 1) keep and distribute the official record of all general sessions of the Association and of the meetings of the Executive Council; 2) chair the Newsletter Committee; 3) chair the Election Committee in odd years; 4) perform such other duties as may be required.
The Conference Coordinator shall: 1) coordinate annual conference planning; 2) Oversee creation of conference forms, programs and logo clothing; 3) negotiate conference facilities agreements; 4) perform such other duties as may be required.
How to Make a Nomination
Take an active role in your association! Consider running for office yourself. Or nominate a colleague who you believe could make a significant contribution to our organization.
Nominations must be submitted in writing. (Nominees must also accept the nomination in writing.) Follow this link for a nominating and acceptance form: Nomination Form. The form is in Adobe PDF format so you can display, update and print it with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Some fields can be typed-in right on the PDF. Please include a brief biography of the candidate with the nomination. The bio will be included with the ballot to acquaint voters with the candidate. Please mail your nomination form to the Election Committee Chair using their mailing address, preferrably postmarked by October 16th.