Dear PAMPI Members,

Be an exciting part of the Philadelphia Area Chapter by nominating fellow chapter members or yourself to serve on the Philadelphia Area Chapter Meeting Professionals International's Board of Directors for 2014-2015. Please take a few moments to think of the individuals who have made a difference in this Chapter through their volunteer efforts – this might be the perfect opportunity for those individuals to move into Chapter leadership and make a positive impact to benefit all of our members. You must be a current Chapter member in good standing to submit nominations or to be considered for a position by the Nominating Committee.

Please use the Candidate Nomination Form (p. 2) to submit your nominations (including yourself). Each candidate who is nominated is then required to complete the Candidate Interest Form which will be sent to you upon receipt of nominations and includes a brief questionnaire, and self-skills assessment. Nominees will be required to submit their professional resumes for consideration by the Nominating Committee.

Please keep in mind:

  • If your nominee is someone other than yourself, we request that you call your nominee to ask if he/she wishes to be nominated.
  • Members may not serve as a director for more than two consecutive (2) year terms.
  • A member who is currently serving or has previously served as a Director may be nominated to an Officer's position.
  • Vice Presidents serve a one-year term and cannot serve in the same office for more than two consecutive (1) year terms.
  • The current President-Elect, Shira Jones, CMP, will serve as President for 2014-2015. No vote is required for her assumption of this position. Other positions to be determined by the Nominating Committee are:
  • President-Elect (a 3-year commitment: as President-Elect for 2012-2013, President for 2013-2014, and Immediate Past President for 2014-2015).
  • Vice President, Communications (1 year term)
  • Vice President, Education (1 year term)
  • Vice President, Finance (1 year term)
  • Vice President, Membership (1 year term)
  • Six (6) Director positions (2 year term)

All Candidate Nomination Forms must be submitted by Friday, January 17th at 5:00 pm.

Submissions can be sent by fax to 856-727-9504 or to .

Thank you for taking the time to recommend deserving candidates for Chapter leadership - your involvement in our Chapter counts! Should you have any questions, please contact the PAMPI office at 856-231-7666.

Sincerely,

PAMPI Nominating Committee

LauraLee Wren, CHSP, Chair

Immediate Past-President

2014 - 2015 Candidate Nomination Form

(Application)

**Submit by FRIDAY, January17, 2012 at 5:00pm**

LauraLee Wren, CHSP

c/o PAMPI Nominations

Fax: 856 727 9504

Email:

By submitting this form, you are stating your intention to be considered as a Chapter Director or Officer of PAMPI. Please complete this form in its entirety; this information will be used by the Nominating Committee for consideration of the slate of candidates. All candidates must be current Chapter members in good standing.

PLEASE SELECT

(if self-nominating and also nominating another person, please send two separate forms)

SELF NOMINATION NOMINATION OF ANOTHER PERSON

Your Name:

Nominee:

Company:

Phone:

Email:

Fax:

MPI Member Number#:

Membership Category: Planner Supplier

I am applying / recommending for the following position (check one):

President-Elect (3 year term, President-Elect, President, Immediate-Past President)

Vice-President, Finance (1year term)

Vice-President, Communications (1year term)

Vice-President, Membership (1year term)

Vice-President, Education(1year term)

Director (2 year term)

Note:

  • Vice President Positions are a one-year termbut require having served a full director.
  • Director positions are a two-year term and require previous experience as a chair.
  • President-Elect is a three-year term and requires at a minimum one year as a Vice President.
  • See pgs.3 for a brief description of positions.

PAMPI

2014 - 2015 Description of Positions

President-Elect (3 year term, President-Elect, President, Immediate Past President). To be eligible for this position you must have served (1) full term as a director and at a minimum 2 years a Vice president in different positions,President-Elect shall act in the place of the President at any required function of the Chapter or International organization where the President is unable to perform; serves on the Nominating Committee; establishes and facilitates an orientation program for the incoming Board of Directors; develops and implements a leadership succession/mentoring program; and advocacy efforts (government affairs) of the chapter; updating chapter members on local legislation affecting the meetings industry; developing a means for the chapter to have a voice in government to promote its interests

Vice-President, Communications (1 year term)

The VP of Communications is responsible for the planning and implementation of publications (magazine, directory, annual report), marketing (website/technology, job bank, social media) advertising (newsletter ads, website ads), public relations (media relations, press releases) community outreach (philanthropic activities); and ensuring chapter programs, activities and accomplishments are highlighted on an international level by communicating with MPI . To be eligible for this role you must have served one full term as a director.

Vice-President, Education (1 year term)

The VP of Education responsibilities include managing and supervising chapter educational efforts including Monthly Programs, Professional Development, Special Education Projects such as Education Day, CMP Study Group,Venue Procurement for ALL chapter events venues. ; develops annual educational plan required to be submitted by July 30th and researches current trends and topics pertinent to the meetings industry. . To be eligible for this role you must have served one full term as a director.

Vice-President, Finance (1 year term)

The VP of Finance responsibilities include managing and supervising all chapter financial efforts such as fundraising activities (auctions, fundraising evens, special events (holiday party, silent auction, special networking events), strategic alliances, (sponsorships, partnership marketing), investments and reserves such as CD’s mutual funds, prudent reserve; ensures investment allocations are in compliance with the approved Chapter investment policy; ensures contribution to the reserve fund is budgeted for and made, during the fiscal year; coordinates all financial transactions with the Executive Director to ensure financial stability of the Chapter.

Vice-President, Membership (1 year term)

The VP of Membership is responsible for the planning and execution of all programs that directly relate to recruitment (member recruitment, new member orientation), member care (member retention and hospitality), awards and scholarships (recognition programs, scholarship).

Director (2 year term)

Directors are responsible for ensuring that the committees that report to them set and achieve their goals and objectives. Directors are also strategic advisors to their committees and are directly involved in developing the strategic direction of the Chapter. Directors are expected to attend all Board meetings and 2 annual leadership retreats and have voting rights for all issues that come before the Board. Responsibilitiesalso include ensuring completing of the consent agenda, being an integral part of their teams efforts for their area of responsibility and conducting bi-weekly calls with the teams to ensure all deliverables are being met.