SOHN Elections

Interested in running for a 2026 Leadership Position? Elections are quickly approaching!

SOHN Members will be voting in a new Treasurer, 2 Nominating Committee Members, and 3 Board of Director Members.

Please review eligibility requirements and responsibilities below. Please email [email protected] to communicate your interest by May 1, 2025.

Board Position Responsibilities and Requirements

President-Elect

President-Elect responsibilities include assuming the office of President-Elect on the first day of January following election to that office; attending all meetings of the Board of Directors; participating in meetings as directed by the President; obtain knowledge of all policies, administrative/committee guidelines, and position statements of the organization; submit written reports for board meetings by the designated dates; participate in designated Board activities (e.g. First Timers’ Orientation); assist with selection of committee leaders/members; serve as the Strategic Board Liaison; attend NIWI (Nurse in Washington Internship) as appropriate; confer with the Executive Director prior to Board Meetings to be briefed regarding issues and to contribute to the proposed agenda; submit budget proposals to the Treasurer if needed; attend committee meetings and other designated functions with or at the direction of the President during Congress and throughout the year; assume the office of President on the first day of January following one year as President-Elect. The term lasts 1 year and then assume the position of the President for 2 years (Total 3 years)

Vice President

Vice President responsibilities include assume the office of Vice President on the first day of January following election to that office; attend all meetings of the Board of Directors; participates in conference call meetings as directed by the President; becomes knowledgeable of all policies, administrative/committee guidelines, and position statements of the organization; submit written reports for meetings by the designated dates; participate in designated Board activities (e.g. First Timer’s Orientation); serve as chairperson for the Policy Committee; participate in evaluations and meetings as assigned by the President; assume the duties of President in the absence of or inability of the President to act. This is a 2 year term.

Secretary

Secretary responsibilities include participate in scheduled and special Board meetings as required; responsible for record keeping of Board meetings.  and review revisions for final drafts of minutes; assume responsibilities for special projects as appointed by the President; collaborate with Management Company, officers, and Board members on issues effecting membership, communications, and record keeping; excerpt and submit pertinent data to respective committee chairpersons. This is a 2 year term.

Treasurer

Treasurer responsibilities include manage and report on the organization’s finances; carry out all responsibilities of the Board of Directors; provide oversight of all financial transactions; Report in writing to the Board of Directors and general membership on finances.; Prepare any required financial reporting forms; attend all Board of Directors meetings and serve as Chair of the Bylaws Committee and Liaison/contact person for committee chairs and officers regarding Bylaws issues.

Board of Directors

For the Board of Directors, you must have been a member of SOHN for the preceding two years. The responsibilities of the Board of Director positions are to attend Board meetings, participate in assigned committees, and represent the mission and vision of SOHN. The duration of this position is 2 years unless you decide to run again for the position.

Nominating Committee

For the Nominating Committee, you must have been a member of SOHN for the preceding two years. The main responsibility of these positions is to solicit candidates and prepare the election ballot. The approximate time commitment for these positions is about 5 hours total (in addition to individual solicitations you may do in person, by phone, or email) primarily during the months of January through May. The position is a 2-year commitment.

Instructions

Please email [email protected] by May 1st to communicate your nomination of a fellow SOHN member or your own intention of participating in this year’s elections and for which role. An email will follow with further instructions.