As the 19th Annual Conference in Philadelphia approaches there are three members of the Board of Directors up for election: VP of Membership, VP of Structure, and VP of Education. If you are interested in serving on the board or know anyone who would be a good fit for any of the VP roles, Steve Bradshaw will be accepting all nominations for the election at the fall conference.
To be nominated or to run for an office you must have been a member in good standing for at least 12 months prior to the elections. The VP of Structure must also hold a current MGPHO CMGV card. All positions are for a three-year term of service.
Duties of the Officers:
Structure (Technical): In the absence of the President, the Vice President, Technical shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions of, the President. The Vice-President, Technical shall also be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the technical activities of the Organization.
The VP Structure (Technical) is responsible for all technical activities of the Organization - planning, organizing and directing. The VP Structure (Technical) is automatically responsible for the Structure and Nominating Committees. The VP Structure is the # 2 officer in the Organization, and is responsible for carry out the duties of the President, in the event the President cannot carry his / her duties. The VP Structure should be familiar with the duties of the President so he / she can step in as necessary on short notice.
Membership: The Vice President, Membership shall be responsible for recruiting new members, planning all membership activities, and maintaining a file on Organization members.
The VP Membership is responsible for all membership activities. He /she is responsible for maintaining an accurate roster of the Organization Membership, and for reviewing all membership applications. The VP Membership is automatically responsible for the Membership Committee. The VP Membership is responsible for the planning and implementation of membership recruitment programs, and also for retention of membership at dues renewal time.
Education: The Vice President of Education shall be responsible for proposal to the Board of Directors for Education Seminars. Additional duties shall include contacting speakers for meetings and presentations.
The VP Education is responsible for working with the Education and Research Committee as well as the Scientific and Technology Panel to promote changes in the Medical Gas Industry and in the MGPHO Organization. He / she contacts and schedules the speakers for the MGPHO meetings.
