Call for Nominations to the
Minnesota APSE Governing Board
MN APSE Chapter Bylaws explain the terms of its Governing Board. The MN APSE Board has up to twelve (12) members elected by the membership, ideally including: 6 Representatives at Large, 1 Northern Representative, 1 Southern Representative, 1 Central Representative, 1 Metro Representative, 1 Mental Health Professional and 1 Self-Advocate. Each elected Board member serves a 3 year term, unless they are appointed to fill a vacated seat. The new Governing Board will elect officers following the announcement of elected Board members. During their term each Board member must remain a member of MN APSE and APSE. Elections are held annually for the Board members whose terms expire. Term years typically run from June through May of the following year.
Responsibilities of MN APSE Board Members:
1.Uphold the APSE Mission, Values, Goals and Ethical Guidelines.
2.Represent APSE/MN APSE in a positive, professional manner.
3.Provide MN APSE members with support and act as an advisory liaison between members and the Board.
4.Be actively involved in at least one committee and attend functions assigned to Board members including monthly meetings, the Annual Membership Meeting and state conferences.
Roles of MN APSE Board Members:
By accepting a position on the state MN APSE Governing Board, you are accepting a leadership role within the organization. Board members speak with one voice on issues that guide APSE’s mission, values and goals. While dissent and discussion are a valuable part of any organization and its development, members agree to respect APSE policies, procedures, positions or actions once they have been adopted. In the event that there is dissent on an issue or action, state chapter board members agree to use appropriate paths for discussion. Should there be an event where a board member can not or is unwilling to follow the roles and responsibilities, he/she may resign from his/her position.
Requirements
Individuals who are interested in running for the MN APSEGoverning Board must be individual member or a member of an organizational membership of National APSE. An additional requirement is “demonstrated interest or involvement in the activity of supported employment”. All members must subscribe to APSE’s Ethical Guidelines governing both practice and training/education. Board members are expected to uphold supported employment values and principles and demonstrate these in their respective occupations and/or personal/professional values. Additionally, individuals must agree to being nominated and become familiar with the MN APSE Chapter Bylaws. Board members are required to attend meetings, including the Annual MembershipMeeting (held at the state conference each May), and participate on at least one committee during the year. Attendance via teleconference or video is acceptable, however all board members are expected to attend a minimum of 2 board meetings in person per term-year (June through May). Two of these meetings need to be the state conference and the strategic planning meeting.
Nomination Procedures
Only current MN APSE members can submit nominations. To nominate someone or to self-nominate send the following information to the address below. In 2010, there are 5 open positions (4 terms are expiring, and one vacant term that expires in 2011). Current board members may seek re-election through this nomination process.
All nominees must submit:
- A brief (1/2 page max) biography explaining their history and involvement in supported employment.
- One letter of reference attesting to the nominee’s commitment to and practice of APSE’s Ethical Guidelines governing both practice and training/education.
MN APSE Nomination Committee
P.O. Box 23087
Richfield, MN55423-0087
E-mail:
Fax:(763) 535-7589
Phone:(763) 231-3570
Attached are the forms that you will need to complete and return to MN APSE by March 26, 2010. As you respond to the questions on the form, please keep in mind that each nominee will have ½ page in the final ballot. In addition, MN APSE requires nominees to submit one letter of reference attesting to your commitment to and practice according to APSE’s Ethical Guidelines for Supported Employment (see attached copy.) Please provide any information that you feel will assist the Nominating Committee in making a decision.
Please remember that you must have a current individual membership or be a member of an organizational membership with APSE to run for a position on the MN APSE Governing Board. The information that you provide on the form will be incorporated into the ballot to be mailed or e-mailed out to the MN APSE membership at the beginning of April and voting will close on April 23, 2010. All new MN APSE Governing Board positions will begin effective June 2, 2010 (new board members will be introduced at the MN APSE State Conference on May 17, 2010.)
Minnesota APSE - The Network on Employment
Governing Board Nomination Form
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Name:
APSE Membership # : Expiration Date:
Organization (if applicable):
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone: Fax:
E-mail address:
Nominated by: or Self-Nomination ( )
Number of Years involved in supported employment (SE):
History/ Nature of Involvement/Interest in SE. (Please be brief):
Biographical Sketch:
Briefly discuss how you feel you may be able to contribute to the growth and improvement of MN APSE:
Submit Nomination Form and Letter of Recommendation to the MN APSE Nomination Committee by March 26, 2010:
MN APSE Nomination Committee
P.O. Box 23087
Richfield, MN55423-0087
E-mail:
Fax: (763) 535-7539
Phone:(763) 231-3570
Minnesota APSE - The Network on Employment
Letter of Recommendation for Governing Board Nomination
To: MN APSE Nominating Committee
From:
(Name of Person Making Recommendation)
Date:
(Date of Recommendation)
Re:
(Nominee’s Name)
Please describe your relationship to the nominee and briefly describe how the nominee named above has demonstrated his/her commitment to and practice of APSE’s Ethical Guidelines governing both practice and training/education: