NEWS

Join the ACHE MN Board of Directors!

ACHE MN is accepting applications for the following Board of Director positions for 2025:

• Chapter Secretary (Officer Position)
• Chapter Education Committee Vice-Chair
• Local Program Council Chair for Central Minnesota
• Local Program Council Chair for Southern Minnesota
• Chapter Membership & Advancement Chair

Requirements for Board Membership & Minimum Qualifications for Candidates:

• Must be a current ACHE member in good standing.
• Must maintain an active address within the state of Minnesota.
• Current or previous committee service recommended (not required).

Our commitment: Candidates for election to the ACHE MN Board should be aware that board members serve as volunteers. Your responsibilities as a board member will require a variable amount of dedicated time to ACHE activities in addition to your professional and personal responsibilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:

The Secretary (1-year term) is an officer position of the Board. Upon completion of a 1-year term, the Secretary then advances to President-Elect for a 1-year term, and then to President for a 1-year term.

Key areas of focus include:

• Responsible for recording chapter board meeting minutes.
• Works closely with the officers and executive team.
• Advise various committees as needed.
• The Secretary can expect to spend 4-6 hours per month on ACHE MN activities.

The Vice Chair for Education (1-year term) supports the Education Committee’s efforts and serves as a member-at-large and voting member of the Board.

Key areas of focus include:

• Collaborates with the Education Chair and Committee members to coordinate a robust schedule of educational activities supporting the professional development of Chapter members.
• Works closely with the Education, Communication and Membership committee chairs to aid in execution of events.
• In conjunction with the Treasurer, create a budget for the Events Committee.
• The Vice Chair can expect to spend 4-6 hours per month on ACHE MN activities.

The Local Program Council Chair for Central Minnesota (2-year term) represents their region on the Chapter Board; provides and/or coordinates programs serving their region’s specific needs; and engages volunteers in the region.

Key areas of focus include:

• Partner with local member volunteers to develop a schedule of educational and networking events.
• Engage new members from the region.
• Collaborate with other board members on ACHE MN programs, including mentoring, communication strategies, diversity, and sponsorship.
• The Local Program Council Chair can expect to spend 4-6 hours per month on ACHE MN activities.

The Local Program Council Chair for Southern Minnesota (2-year term) represents their region on the Chapter Board; provides and/or coordinates programs serving their region’s specific needs; and engages volunteers in the region.

Key areas of focus include:

• Partner with local member volunteers to develop a schedule of educational and networking events.
• Engage new members from the region.
• Collaborate with other board members on ACHE MN programs, including mentoring, communication strategies, diversity, and sponsorship.
• The Local Program Council Chair can expect to spend 4-6 hours per month on ACHE MN activities.

The Chapter Membership & Advancement Chair (2-year term) leads key Chapter initiatives to foster engagement with and among chapter members and volunteers.

Key areas of focus include:

• Develop a volunteer pipeline with defined opportunities for members to engage.
• Support advancement of Chapter members to Board as certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
• Collaborate with other Committee and Board members to engage students and new members.
• Establish working partnerships with other professional societies and healthcare organizations.
• The Membership & Advancement Chair can expect to spend 4-6 hours per month on ACHE MN activities.

If you are interested in applying for a board position, please email a short statement of interest and qualifications to [email protected] by August 31st, 2024.