Opportunity to run for CECRAOHN Board of Directors

Opportunity to run for CECRAOHN Board of Directors 

The CECRAOHN Nominations Committee invites you to consider running for a position on the Board of Directors. The terms of office are two years; we are formulating a ballot for an election in Fall 2025.

Come be an important part of our local occupational health nursing community!

Open Positions:

President-Elect: This position assumes the role of President at the end of the President’s two-year term. As President-Elect, this position provides oversight of the Bylaws revision process, as needed, and is the liaison with AAOHN in regards to chapter leadership development activities. AAOHN membership is required. 

Secretary:  This position is responsible for the integrity of the Board’s documents, and drafts, posts, and maintains the minutes of all CECRAOHN meetings on the CECRAOHN website. The Secretary also conducts the general correspondence, and manages email and post office accounts. Time commitment: approximately two (2) hours per month for a two (2) year term. AAOHN membership is required.

Treasurer: This position manages the fiscal accounts for CECRAOHN, which includes depositing funds into the bank account, paying all bills per Board policy and procedure, and keeping itemized records of receipts and disbursements and book of accounts. There is a new online payment system. The Treasurer provides a financial report at each meeting of the Board of Directors, submits an annual financial report to the annual CECRAOHN business meeting, and submits the books and records for an annual independent review by an external party appointed by the Board of Directors. Time commitment: approximately two (2) to four (4) hours per month for a two (2) year term. AAOHN membership is required.

Government Affairs:  This position tracks and responds to important new and proposed laws and regulations regarding occupational and environmental health. Communication to members is easy using the CECRAOHN/Nursing Network website. This position is also an important liaison to the California State Association of Occupational Health Nurses (CSAOHN). Time commitment: approximately two (2) hours per month for a two (2) year term. 

Programs Director:  This position is one of two Program Directors, who are responsible for designing and facilitating CE programs for our members (in-person and virtual programs), with the goal to outreach to members from different parts of our large region.  This position provides an opportunity to network with colleagues. Time commitment: about two (2) to four (4) hours per month for a two (2) year term. 

Nominations Committee: The Nominations Committee consists of three members who manage the annual election of the CECRAOHN Board by calling for candidates for open positions, developing the ballot, and ensuring certification of the election. Skills that can be gained in this position: computer skills, networking with potential candidates and other board members. Time commitment: one (1) to two (2) hours per month with the bulk of activity in the late summer and fall months for a two (2) year term.

Active, retiree, and student members with current membership are able to hold elected positions. Consent to serve with a short biography is required to be placed on the ballot.  Please contact one of the CECRAOHN Nomination Committee members if you have any questions. Thank you!

Ann Cullen, Nominations Committee, acullen@stanfordhealthcare.org

Megan Grant, Nominations Committee, megan.grant@ucsf.edu 

Stephanie Phelps, Chair, Nominations Committee, sphelps@gmail.com