Vote for the Proposed Slate of Board Members and Bylaws Revisions

The proposed slate of Board members for 2010-2011 is:

President: Carol Cruzan
Past President: Annette Shaff-Palmer
President Elect: Open
Secretary: Kama May
Fiscal Officer: Sara Lewis
Conference Co-Chairs: Debra Freedman & Heather Hartley (term runs from January to December)
Professional Development Co-Chairs: Jackie Eggers & Heather Wilkinson
Marketing Co-Chairs: Jennifer Perkins & Caryn Servis
Membership Chair: Signe Bishop
Program Chair: Melissa Owens
Member at Large: Amy Lodholz
Member at Large: Stephanie Bolson

The proposed revisions to the NOVAA bylaws are:

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

Current Wording: Section 3.1. Eligibility. Membership is open to any individual whose interests are consistent with the purpose of the organization. NOVAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, physical abilities, sexual orientation or age.

Proposed Wording: Section 3.1. Eligibility. Membership is open to any individual whose interests are consistent with the purpose of the organization. NOVAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected status.

Delete Wording: 3.2.D. Revolving Memberships. Agencies may have one revolving membership. A revolving membership allows any one member of that organization to attend a meeting or function. No name is attached to a revolving membership.
Section 3.2. Dues.

Current Wording: Section 3.2.3. Guests. The Board of Directors will determine policy regarding meeting attendance by non-members. This policy will be reviewed annually by the President-Elect and communicated to the membership at the annual meeting.

Proposed Wording: Section 3.2.3. Guests. The Board of Directors will determine policy regarding meeting attendance by non-members. This policy will be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors and communicated to the membership at the annual meeting or via the newsletter or website.

ARTICLE V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Current Wording: 5.1.A. Executive Committee. The President, Past President, and President Elect will also serve as an executive committee that meets at least quarterly to review Board operational and organizational issues to present to the Board of Directors or membership at the annual meeting.

Proposed Wording: 5.1.A. Executive Committee. The President, Past President, and President Elect will also serve as an executive committee that meets at least quarterly to review Board operational and organizational issues to present to the Board of Directors or membership.

Current Wording: 5.3.F. Directors. The directors shall ensure the continuity of NOVAA’s mission within their respective areas of responsibility for the following committees: Membership, Program, Conference, Communications, Marketing, Professional Development and any other committees created by the Board of Directors.

Proposed Wording: 5.3.F. Directors. The directors shall ensure the continuity of NOVAA’s mission within their respective areas of responsibility for the following committees: Membership, Program, Conference, Marketing, Professional Development and any other committees created by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES

Current Wording: Section 7.1. Defined. Committees shall be formed as appropriate to achieve the accomplishments of the organization as defined by the mission of NOVAA.

Proposed Wording: Section 7.1. Defined. Committees shall be formed as appropriate to achieve the objectives of the organization as defined by the mission of NOVAA.


Vote for the Proposed Slate of Board Members and Bylaws Revisions The proposed slate of Board members for 2010-2011 is: President: Carol Cruzan Past President: Annette Shaff-Palmer President Elect: Open Secretary: Kama May Fiscal Officer: Sara Lewis Conference Co-Chairs: Debra Freedman & Heather Hartley (term runs from January to December) Professional Development Co-Chairs: Jackie Eggers & Heather Wilkinson Marketing Co-Chairs: Jennifer Perkins & Caryn Servis Membership Chair: Signe Bishop Program Chair: Melissa Owens Member at Large: Amy Lodholz Member at Large: Stephanie Bolson The proposed revisions to the NOVAA bylaws are: ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP Current Wording: Section 3.1. Eligibility. Membership is open to any individual whose interests are consistent with the purpose of the organization. NOVAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, physical abilities, sexual orientation or age. Proposed Wording: Section 3.1. Eligibility. Membership is open to any individual whose interests are consistent with the purpose of the organization. NOVAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected status. Delete Wording: 3.2.D. Revolving Memberships. Agencies may have one revolving membership. A revolving membership allows any one member of that organization to attend a meeting or function. No name is attached to a revolving membership. Section 3.2. Dues. Current Wording: Section 3.2.3. Guests. The Board of Directors will determine policy regarding meeting attendance by non-members. This policy will be reviewed annually by the President-Elect and communicated to the membership at the annual meeting. Proposed Wording: Section 3.2.3. Guests. The Board of Directors will determine policy regarding meeting attendance by non-members. This policy will be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors and communicated to the membership at the annual meeting or via the newsletter or website. ARTICLE V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Current Wording: 5.1.A. Executive Committee. The President, Past President, and President Elect will also serve as an executive committee that meets at least quarterly to review Board operational and organizational issues to present to the Board of Directors or membership at the annual meeting. Proposed Wording: 5.1.A. Executive Committee. The President, Past President, and President Elect will also serve as an executive committee that meets at least quarterly to review Board operational and organizational issues to present to the Board of Directors or membership. Current Wording: 5.3.F. Directors. The directors shall ensure the continuity of NOVAA’s mission within their respective areas of responsibility for the following committees: Membership, Program, Conference, Communications, Marketing, Professional Development and any other committees created by the Board of Directors. Proposed Wording: 5.3.F. Directors. The directors shall ensure the continuity of NOVAA’s mission within their respective areas of responsibility for the following committees: Membership, Program, Conference, Marketing, Professional Development and any other committees created by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES Current Wording: Section 7.1. Defined. Committees shall be formed as appropriate to achieve the accomplishments of the organization as defined by the mission of NOVAA. Proposed Wording: Section 7.1. Defined. Committees shall be formed as appropriate to achieve the objectives of the organization as defined by the mission of NOVAA.
NOVAA monthly email update - May 2010