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Call for Nominations for National Executive Director by Olin Thomas September 2008 We are now accepting nominations for the position of executive director. The term of office for executive director of Affirmation is one year, running from January 1 to December 31. Candidates for executive director are introduced at the conference and they address the attendees, outlining their vision and goals and answering any questions. The position of executive director is the only elected position in Affirmation, outside of individual chapters. The executive director appoints two assistant directors and these three people form an executive committee that conducts the business of Affirmation. Also appointed by the executive director are associate directors, the treasurer, Affinity editor, webmaster, endowment committee, and a host of special positions such as young adult program, youth concerns, women's concerns and transgender concerns coordinators. The person selected for the position of executive director will greatly influence the performance and direction of Affirmation. Affirmation benefits when we can choose among a variety of candidates who care about moving Affirmation forward. Please do not be deterred by the responsibility of the office. Affirmation does not depend on one person alone; as many executive directors in the past have found, there are many who help. If you would like to be one of those who help Affirmation survive and flourish, also consider offering yourself as a candidate for assistant director or one of the other positions. Many possible future executive directors are out there, waiting for the moment they are ready to take the plunge. Grow into the role and learn about Affirmation from more experienced leaders by accepting the appointed positions first. If you're interested in accepting a leadership position, please send me an email (www.affirmation.org/contact/ex_dir) or telephone me at 703-864-5527. It is my intention to leave the post of executive director after the 2008 term. Therefore, it is important for the future of Affirmation that interested and able people step up to serve and keep Affirmation going strong. Candidates must declare their candidacy no later than October 10, but earlier submission is preferable. Only current dues-paying members can run for office. Affinity's editor accepts the nominations. You must submit a full statement of candidacy to Hugo Salinas by October 5, either by email (www.affirmation.org/contact/webmaster) or regular mail: Affirmation Attn: Hugo Salinas P.O. Box 77504 Washington, DC 20013-8504 The candidate statements will be published in the November issue of Affinity. Ballots for the election of the executive director will be mailed to all current dues paid members following the Conference and the results will be announced in December.
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