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Running for State Office: Choosing a Position

Running for State Office: Choosing a Position. Georgia Association of Nursing Students Nominations and Elections Committee. Hey there potential candidates!.

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Running for State Office: Choosing a Position

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  1. Running for State Office: Choosing a Position Georgia Association of Nursing Students Nominations and Elections Committee

  2. Hey there potential candidates! We put together this presentation to match potential candidates with positions based on personality! What follows is a short description from the current officers about what they like about their position and how it fits with their personality. Hopefully it will help you decide which position will be a good fit for you! -The GANS NEC

  3. President What I do: • hold board members accountable • know everything that is going on with every member and every aspect of GANS • give speeches to other organizations (GANE, GNA, etc) about GANS • follow up with members at large and ensure their concerns/questions/etc are being addressed and voiced • keep meetings on schedule and members on topic • have knowledge of GANS bylaws • assist in any way needed What I like: • there is always something to do, something to learn, and something to be a part of • being involved in every aspect but directly responsible for only parts of it What it takes: • organization, dedication, people skills, ability to constructively critique/analyze people and situations, communication skills, not being afraid to take disciplinary actions (if needed), follow-through and follow-up, time (numerous hours each week), and a willingness to serve in any capacity • it is not for the meek or shy

  4. First Vice President What I do: • plan monthly meetings • plan annual state convention • project manager What I like: • working closely with every member of the team to get projects completed • identifying the strengths of each member of the team and strategically placing them on projects where their skills are best utilized • building close relationships with each member of the team What it takes: • superior time management and project managing skills • organizational skills and an eye for details • the ability to work well with others

  5. Second Vice President What I do: • communicate with speakers, vendors, and sponsors by email and phone • help organize the annual convention What I like: • being able to leave my personal mark on GANS by organizing the convention What it takes: • organizational and communication skills • working knowledge of professional communication • great working relationship with the 1st VP, because you spend a lot of time together • working knowledge of procurement, sales, and negotiation tactics • a lot of time, anywhere from 2-4 hours per week

  6. Secretary What I do: • record minutes at all meetings • correspond with school chapters • email state minutes to NSNA to ensure constituency status for the annual convention What it takes: • familiarity with formatting agendas and writing shorthand • quick and accurate typing skills • time management and organization • written communication skills What I like: • being part of a team • working with the board on projects around the state • being on various committees • being involved but not in charge of everything

  7. Treasurer What I do: • write and deposit checks • make sure transactions are correct • manage the bank accounts • manage the budget • file annual registration, taxes, and non profit forms • report on financial standing • approve funds for expenses • fundraise • check the mail and manage the storage unit What I like: • it is mostly clerical work that doesn't require a lot of creativity • being able to work with everyone and know what the committees are doing What it takes: • time management skills • organization • ability to maintain records • patience

  8. Publications Director What I do: • publish the annual GANS convention booklets • publish the quarterly EKG newsletter and submits to NSNA for disbursement • submit an article biannually to NSNA for publication for the “Happenings” column • submit award applications for NSNA Newsletter and Website Awards • provide a monthly report to board members at GANS meetings • update and maintains GANS website • monitor the GANS Facebook group page What I like: • I get to communicate GANS happenings to all of the GANS members • I get to use my creativity to design newsletters, the website and e-blasts • I get to setup my own schedule at the beginning of the term What it takes: • creativity • organization and time management • ability to meet short deadlines • ability to publish communications on time • self motivation and ability to motivate others

  9. Public Relations Director What I do: • maintain contact with previous exhibitors and create relationships with new exhibitors • organize a presentation on the image of nursing What I like: • communicating with the board and with sponsors • forging professional relationships What it takes: • ability to be organized • communication skills to get sponsors • maintain professional relationships • outgoing personality to make new relationships • time management

  10. Breakthrough to Nursing Director What I do: • organize, represent and mentor students • recruitment and retention of nursing students • promote respect for differences and similarities between people • assist in development of peer support systems like mentoring • encourage a culturally diverse group of men and women to explore nursing What it takes: • organizational skills • outgoing personality • ability to host events • ability to talk to people of all backgrounds What I like: • helping with the image of nursing by debunking nursing stereotypes • meeting young students and inspiring them to realize the value of nursing

  11. Community Health Director What I do: • coordinate events • get donations • get people involved and excited • plan schedules • communicate with schools and businesses What I like: • it is a rewarding and fantastic learning experience • the possibilities and opportunities • opportunities to work with others • making a difference in the community What it takes: • organization • communication skills • flexibility • Perserverance • creativity • desire to help others

  12. Legislative Director What I do: • keep up with legislative issues on a state and national level • working with other organizations like GNA • work on the GANS resolution for NSNA • chair the GANS/GNA legislative committee and co-chair the bylaws and legislative committee • maintain Roberts Rules of Order during the meeting What I like: • politics in general • the challenge of making politics understandable to all What it takes: • a political mind • eye for details • time to keep up with bills and legal initiatives • ability to format documents • communication skills with the authors of resolutions • ability to compromise

  13. North District Director What I do: • serve as the link between GANS and SNAs in GA • reach out to nursing students and SNAs to keep them informed of GANS and NSNA events • as Chair, I organize COSL What I like: • networking opportunities • building relationships with students around the state What it takes: • great people and communication skills • persistence • creativity • organization • ability to work with others and delegate tasks • put a plan into action

  14. East District Director What I do: • form relationships with fellow nursing students across GA • help organize COSL What I like: • using my strengths and abilities as a leader to help others • the opportunity to do more than just school What it takes: • time management

  15. South District Director What I do: • represent nursing students in south GA • help organize COSL What I like: • being able to work with the other district directors and dividing up tasks What it takes: • patience • time • good organizational skills • friendly, energetic nature • thick skin • good people skills

  16. West District Director What I do: • help plan COSL and convention • serve on different committees • it is more than just the basic job description, I help out in a lot of different areas What I like: • meeting people and interacting with the board • having an awesome name tag, pin, and set of business cards to rep GANS What it takes: • time management and organization • balance between GANS and school • ability to call companies for donations • flexibility (always good in nursing) • sociable and good at interacting with others

  17. Assistant to the District Directors What I do: • assist the district directors • spread the word about GANS/NSNA membership and upcoming activities like COSL • hospitality chair • thank you notes and congratulations • general cheerleader and positive attitude • help plan COSL What I like: • being able to help out with so much • encouraging others to be involved What it takes: • attendance at all board meetings • professional nature • being a team player • having realistic goals • positive attitude at all times *Note: You cannot run for this position, it is chosen after elections by the board.

  18. Alternate Board Member What I do: • be aware of all that is going on with the board positions • be ready to take over if a position is vacant, with the exceptions of president, vice president, and any position from a district that is not my own • serve on various committees What I like: • being connected with each board member • the fact that the time commitment is not too extensive What it takes: • communication • organization • creativity • ability to take initiative Note: You cannot run for this position. It is chosen by the board from amongst people who ran for a position but did not win and are still interested in being on the board.

  19. NEC North What I do: • NEC chair is in charge of the NEC • attend monthly meetings • receive and review candidate applications • supply ballots for the annual election • run NEC committee meetings What I like: • working with the board on projects • camaraderie What it takes: • leadership • organization and time management • ability to motivate others • creativity • communication skills • use of technology • professional attitude

  20. NEC East What I do: • seek out candidates • run the election process • know the bylaws What I like: • encouraging others to get involved • the time commitment is manageable with school What it takes: • outgoing personality • ability to speak in front of others

  21. NEC South What I do: • work with South District Director in order to increase the number of candidates to run for state office • take part in numerous committees, especially COSL and State Convention • be the “go to” person for candidates running for office within my district • make sure candidates have the proper paperwork What I like: • communicating with schools • meeting with fellow board members What it takes: • a lot of traveling from the south • patience, patience, patience • persistence • enthusiasm • friendly and sociable personality

  22. NEC West What I do: • inform others about the different positions on the GANS board • help potential candidates find their best fit • help with COSL • help with the annual convention • help on other various committees What I like: • interacting with and encouraging others What it takes: • organization • enthusiasm • friendliness • ability to talk to and encourage others

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