In
accordance with the NAVREF bylaws, I am writing to initiate board of
directors’ elections to fill three NAVREF board positions that are
scheduled for rotation in October 2010. To begin this process, member
NPCs are invited to nominate a candidate for a position on the NAVREF
board.
NAVREF welcomes the involvement of all NPCs and encourages your board of
directors to nominate a representative from your NPC. NAVREF has a
number of issues on the table–the continuing efforts to update and
clarify the NPC authorizing statute, responding to Nonprofit Program
Office oversight of NPCs and NAVREF’s own strategic planning
initiative–to name just a few. In addition, NAVREF constantly explores
new ways to help NPCs support VA’s research and education missions.
To accomplish its goals, NAVREF must continue its tradition of strong
voluntary leadership.
Nominations are being solicited for three positions on the NAVREF board
of directors in the following categories of personnel associated with
member NPCs:
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Executive Director - One position
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Associate Chief of Staff for Education (ACOS/E) – One
position
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At Large
– One position – may be filled by an Executive Director, COS, ACOS/R,
ACOS/E, or MCD
For a table that provides
details of the positions up for election, please
click here.
All interested individuals are encouraged submit nomination
packages. The Nominating Committee will fully consider all candidates.
If not placed on the slate for 2010, vacancies do occur from time to
time, and it is helpful to know who may be interested in an appointment
to the board.
Board member terms are three years and an individual may be elected for
up to two consecutive terms. For details of NAVREF’s expectations of
board members as well as board operations and logistics for meetings,
please
click here.
Each board member must represent a different foundation or affiliated VA
medical center. Consequently, foundations already represented on the
board may not nominate another representative unless that board member’s
term expires in October 2010.
The documentation required to nominate an individual for election to the
NAVREF board consists of three components, each of which should be
addressed to the Nominating Committee and mailed to the NAVREF office.
1. A brief letter on
foundation letterhead from the nominee’s board of directors nominating
the individual for a position on the NAVREF board of directors. The
letter should be addressed to the NAVREF Nominating Committee and should
clearly indicate the category for which the individual is nominated
(executive director, ACOS/E, at-large).
2.
A separate
letter from the nominee addressed to the Nominating Committee providing
brief biographical information and discussing his/her interest in
serving on the board and personal goals for NAVREF. This letter, which
should be no more than one page in length, will be copied and sent to
member foundations with the voting ballots. It should be on foundation
or personal letterhead.
3.
A separate
short statement addressed to the Nominating Committee and signed by the
nominee 1) authorizing his/her nomination; 2) providing his/her
agreement to serve if elected; and 3) verifying his/her commitment to
uphold the highest standards of corporation management.
Individuals planning to
submit a nomination are asked to contact the NAVREF office prior to
submitting a nomination packet. Samples of all three documents are
available upon request.
Reminder: Send all nominations to NAVREF in time for receipt no later
than close of business on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Mail to: NAVREF,
5480 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 214, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Faxed
nominations are not acceptable, but a PDF of nomination materials may be
emailed to
bwest@navref.org with the
originals to follow by mail. The Nominating Committee will review all
nominations and will determine the slate.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the
NAVREF office.
Linked documents:
NAVREF’s Upcoming Educational Programs
Mark Your Calendar
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Questions or comments about this Update may be directed to:
Email:
navref@navref.org
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Phone: 301-656-5005 |
Fax: 301-656-5008 |
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