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Nominations and Awards Invitation Charles Stanley, B.S, R.T. (R)(CT)(MR), CIIP Chair, Nominations and Awards Committee |
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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 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 April, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah and will conclude at the 2016 Annual Business Meeting. The President-Elect will serve a three-year term as President-Elect, President, and Past President, commencing April, 2013. The Nomination Process: Nominations should be submitted directly to me at ctstan@gmail.com or to Jennifer Olson, ISMRM/SMRT Associate Executive Director at Jennifer@ismrm.org. The Bylaws of the SMRT require that nominations be received by 1 September 2012. 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. Policy Board The Policy Board is responsible for ensuring that the SMRT achieves its stated purpose and objectives, for creating SMRT policies, for fund raising, and for managing SMRT funds. The development of future SMRT leaders and the maintenance and supervision of SMRT assets are also Policy Board responsibilities. Election to the Policy Board is undoubtedly a great honor and represents peer recognition of an individual’s contribution and standing in the field. Serving your profession and being involved in shaping the future direction of our society is an extremely rewarding professional endeavor. However, Policy Board membership entails a serious responsibility to participate actively in Policy Board activities and requires a significant time commitment. Nominees must be prepared to make this commitment for the next three years. It is also advantageous for Policy Board members to have the support of their employer as some commitments such as teleconferences may require flexibility in the workplace. 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. President-Elect Eligibility for this position 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:
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. It is a great service to exercise your right to help in the selection of our leadership and to bestow our most honored award. I look forward to record participation and wish all potential candidates well. |
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