JULY 2014 • Vol. 3, Issue 3

SMRT Announces Call for Nominations

Nominations for Policy Board and President-elect:
On behalf of the Nominating Committee, I invite members of the SMRT to nominate individuals for membership of the Policy Board (four positions) and for President-Elect (one position). To become a part of the SMRT Policy Board is an opportunity to engage the international MRI community and actively contribute to its direction in education and growing its network. We are looking for likeminded individuals who will contribute to the SMRT’s mission and vision into our next era of leadership. The SMRT Policy Board is a dynamic international leadership team who work hard all year to produce educational material, support meetings, and manage the business of the society.

Generally, an individual who is elected to the Policy Board will have shown a commitment to SMRT activities such as involvement in SMRT committees, organizing chapter or regional meetings, participating in Annual Meetings by way of proffered papers or as an invited speaker. They are also typically focused on the importance of education for MR technologists and radiographers.

To be eligible for selection of Policy Board, the nominee must be a member in good standing of the SMRT and have been a member for a minimum of two years. Nominees for President-Elect must also have served on the SMRT Policy Board. Policy Board positions are three year terms which will take effect from the SMRT Annual Business Meeting to be held in 2015 in Toronto, Canada, and will conclude at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting in Paris, France.

This position brings much opportunity to contribute using the skills you bring to the Board. Policy Board membership entails a serious responsibility to participate actively in Policy Board activities and requires a significant time commitment over 3 years. It is also advantageous for Policy Board members to have the support of their employer and their family as some commitments such as teleconferences may require flexibility in the workplace or at home.

President-elect position eligibility requires the individual having already served on the Policy Board and therefore election to the role demands an even greater commitment to the SMRT. The President-Elect serves on the Executive Committee (as well as many other committees) and works closely with the current President and Past President.

This structure ensures excellent continuity in the direction and leadership of the SMRT and also provides an opportunity for mentoring the role of President. Qualities required by the nominee are an ability to communicate well, provide leadership of the organization and to work effectively in a group. Election to the position represents the pinnacle of professional service and is an extremely rewarding endeavor. Nominees must be prepared to make a significant time commitment to the position.

Nominations for Awards:
Each year the SMRT recognizes the achievements of those who have made significant contributions to the SMRT and to the MR community. As Chair of the Awards Committee I invite members to submit nominations for the following awards:

Crues-Kressel Award
For outstanding contributions to the education of MR technologists.

From the nominations submitted, the Nominating Committee will determine a list of eligible candidates to be placed on a ballot and presented to the Policy Board. The Awards Committee will present nominations for the Crues-Kressel Award to the membership for selection. I look forward to record participation and wish all potential candidates well.

The Nomination Process:
Nominations should be submitted directly to me at ben.kennedy@qscan.com.au or to Kerry Crockett, ISMRM/SMRT Associate Executive Director at kerry@ismrm.org. Nominations must be received by 1 September 2014. From the nominations submitted, the Nominating Committee will determine a list of eligible candidates to be placed on a ballot and presented to the membership.