Volunteer for a
Chapter Appointed Position
July 1, the President took office. They are seeking
NASW-MO members who are interested in serving on Vacant Board Positions, Chapter Committees, or Task Forces.
§ Committees and Task Forces may meet face-to-face one time a year in Jefferson City or Lake of the Ozarks at a time convenient for all committee members. Board Members will meet four times a year; three times in Jefferson City and one at Lake of the Ozarks. Board members may also have other duties and responsibilities to the chapter.
§ Committees and Task Forces meet as needed via conference call at a time convenient for committee members.
§ Committees carry out the tasks defined by the Board, usually detailed in the annual Program Plan. Board Members carry out the tasks defined by Chapter Bylaws.
§ A MO Chapter staff person usually provides support for the committee or task force.
§ Committee or Task Force terms are for two years; Board Member positions vary according to which position is vacant.
If you are interested in serving,
§ Please complete the Board/Committee/Task Force Membership form and questionnaire on pages 2-4
NASW, MO Chapter
PO Box 2043
Jefferson City, MO 65102-2043
OR
Fax: 573-635-6728
OR
e-mail the information to
2014-2015 Board/Committee/Task Force Membership Form
NASW Missouri Chapter
Name:______
Social Work Credentials (ACSW, LCSW, LBSW): ______
Chapter Unit: ______NASW Member #: ______
Home Address: ______
City: ______Zip: ______
Phone: (_____) ______
E-mail Address: ______
Employer: ______
Job Title: ______
Address: ______
City: ______Zip: ______
Phone: (_____) ______Fax: (_____) ______
The following information is sought to NASW (National Chapter) Affirmative Action Policy:
Gender: ¨ M ¨ F
Age: ¨Under 30 ¨30-39 ¨40-49 ¨50-59 ¨60 and over
Ethnicity: ¨American Indian ¨Asian-American ¨African-American
¨Caucasian ¨ Hispanic
Please place a check to each board, committee or task force for which you might be interested in serving:
¨ Annual Conference ¨ Continuing Education
¨ Ethics ¨ Membership
¨ Finance ¨ Program
¨ Government Relations/MO PACE ¨ Strategic Planning
¨ Licensure ¨ Other Committee Interest: ______
¨ Vacant Board position:______
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NASW-MISSOURI CHAPTER
BOARD/COMMITTEE/TASK FORCE QUESTIONNAIRE
(adopted April 1, 2004)
NASW-Missouri Chapter Vision Statement
NASW-Missouri Chapter will be a widely respected professional organization that effectively balances our deep commitment to advocacy and empowerment of our members and those they serve while maintaining the highest professional standards.
1. What types of skills, resources, and time commitment do you feel you can provide to the NASW-Missouri Chapter Board of Directors, a NASW-Missouri Chapter Committee or Task Force member?
2. What do you hope to gain by becoming a Board/Committee/Task Force member?
3. In addition to regular Board/Committee/Task Force duties, please provide an example of the type of volunteer service for NASW-Missouri Chapter you would be interested in participating in or performing.
4. Please list any committees, task forces or boards you have served on or are serving on for the community or profession, and what position/title you hold/held. Please describe what duties or responsibilities are/were involved for that position.
5. What aspirations or goals do you have for NASW-Missouri Chapter and its members? How do these goals accentuate, enhance, or further the Vision Statement of the chapter?
6. If you are appointed, do you feel that you can vote on various issues based on the majority opinion of your region, rather than your own personal opinions? Why or why not?
7. If you are appointed, do you feel that you can support and articulate positions of the Board, Task Force or Committee, regardless of your personal view and opinion? Why or why not?
8. What do you feel is the responsibility or role of a Task Force member, Committee member, Committee Chair, or Board Member? Further, what type of relationship do you visualize between the chapter staff and these positions.
9. If an issue arose and the perspective of the committee or board is contrary to
yours or a segment of the NASW-Missouri membership, how would you
facilitate an agreeable resolution that best serves the interest of NASW-Missouri Chapter as a whole?
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