AALAS Is Accepting Nominations for Trustees and Alternate Trustees

The Nominations Committee invites AALAS members to submit nominations for the following open positions to be filled during the summer 2009 election for 2010-2012 terms. Responsibilities for all positions commence at the close of the National Meeting in Denver.

• District 2: trustee and alternate trustee
• District 3: trustee and alternate trustee
• District 4: trustee
• District 5: trustee
• District 7: alternate trustee
• District 8: trustee

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements, submit the appropriate forms no later than the published deadline, and commit to attend the AALAS National Meetings, including the Board of Trustees Annual Session on Friday preceding the Sunday opening, and up to two additional BOT sessions during each year of their term.

Eligibility Requirements

1. AALAS national membership in good standing for the past five consecutive years.
2. Have served in branch leadership and/or on a district, regional, or national committee during the past five years.
3. Make a three-year commitment to leadership (the trustee position is a three-year term).
4. Reside in district of representation as designated by the voting contact address.

Nominating petitions must be submitted to the AALAS office no later than April 15, 2008. Candidates must provide at least 25 valid national AALAS member signatures from within their district. Visit the AALAS website today for the applicable forms and additional information.