Call for 2018 Nominations is now open!
Please submit your nominations for the 2018 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. The slate of nominees will be announced and ballots will be collected starting in November of 2017.
The Treasurer and three Directors-at-Large will be elected to take office at the 2018 Scientific Summit. Additionally, six of the seven-member 2018 Nominating Committee will be elected, which includes one past president, two former board members, and three members at large.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, August 14.
Position Descriptions
Nominees must be APS members and should demonstrate such leadership qualities as vision, strategic thinking, motivation, communication skills and a sense of mission and dedication to the Society, its members and the purposes we serve.
Members of the Board of Directors shall take office immediately after the adjournment of the annual meeting closest to their election or appointment, and shall continue in office until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
TREASURER (3-YEAR TERM)
The Treasurer will be in charge of the Society's funds and records; oversee the collection of member dues and accounting procedures for the handling of funds; and be responsible for monitoring or disbursement and investment of APS funds as approved by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will also report on the financial condition of the Society at board and membership meetings and at other times when called upon by the President. The Treasurer will also serve as the chair of the Finance Committee.
Term: The Treasurer serves a three-year term. The Treasurer may serve no more than two (2) three-year terms.
Time Commitment: Attendance at the APS annual conference, four full board meetings annually - one face to face during the annual conference, one face to face mid-year board meeting in the fall each lasting 1 ½ days, and two calls in the intervening quarters lasting approximately 90-120 minutes each. Additionally, Executive Committee conference calls lasting approximately 60-90 minutes each are scheduled in the months where there are no full board meetings or calls. The treasurer will also convene the finance committee at least twice annually. Additional participation may include conference calls with other society committees or ad hoc assignments as needed.
Expense Reimbursement Eligibility: The Treasurer is eligible for complimentary registration, round-trip coach airfare, hotel and reasonable expenses for the days necessary to attend the annual board meeting. Reimbursement will also be provided for travel, two nights’ hotel and two days reasonable expenses for the mid-year board meeting.
All nominees are required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form. Any conflicts disclosed will be reviewed and managed by the APS Ethics Committee prior to finalizing the slate for election.
Forfeiture of Office: Any member of the Board of Directors who fails to attend two (2) consecutive Board meetings shall forfeit membership on the Board unless such failure is excused by the Board of Directors.
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE (3-YEAR TERM)
Director responsibilities include providing oversight of the goals of the Society, and assessing progress towards the desired outcomes. They will also function as "Goodwill Ambassadors" at the annual conference and other designated activities. Directors will also liaise with committee chairs and task forces as assigned, to facilitate communication between members, committee chairpersons and the Board of Directors. In addition, each Director is assigned to one of the APS Board Strategic Domains. He/she will be responsible for supporting and implementing the domain priority, mission and strategic goal(s).
Term: The Director serves a three-year term. The Director may serve no more than two (2) three-year terms.
Time Commitment: Directors-at-Large are expected to attend the annual conference, one board meeting during the annual conference, and one mid-year board meeting in the fall. Additional participation includes quarterly conference calls with the Board or other society committees, when necessary or desired.
All nominees are required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form. Any conflicts disclosed will be reviewed by the APS Ethics Committee prior to finalizing the slate for election.
Forfeiture of Office: Any member of the Board of Directors who fails to attend two (2) consecutive Board meetings shall forfeit membership on the Board unless such failure is excused by the Board of Directors.
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE - PAST PRESIDENT (2-YEAR TERM)
The Nominations Committee will consist of two past presidents, two former board members, and three members-at-large who have never served on the APS Board of Directors. The committee will be chaired by the past president who is currently serving their second year term. The committee will be responsible for soliciting nominations for all elected positions, and submitting a slate of qualified candidates to succeed those individuals whose elected terms will expire at the conclusion of the next annual meeting.
Term: The past president serves a two-year term.
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE - PAST BOARD/MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (1-YEAR TERM)
The Nominations Committee will consist of two past presidents, two former board members, and three members-at-large who have never served on the APS Board of Directors. The committee will be chaired by the past president who is currently serving their second year term. The committee will be responsible for soliciting nominations for all elected positions, and submitting a slate of qualified candidates to succeed those individuals whose elected terms will expire at the conclusion of the next annual meeting.
Term: The member serves a one-year term.
Board and Nominating Committee Disciplines, Geographic Distribution and Vacancies
Position | 2017-2018 Board of Directors | 2018-2019 Board of Directors |
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President (2-yr term) |
David Williams, PhD |
William Maixner, DDS PhD |
President-Elect (1-yr term) |
William Maixner, DDS PhD |
N/A |
Immediate Past President (1-yr term) | N/A |
David Williams, PhD |
Treasurer (3-yr term) |
Jennifer Haythornthwaite, PhD |
OPEN POSITION |
Secretary (3-yr term) |
Patrick Dougherty, PhD |
Patrick Dougherty, PhD Discipline: Basic Science (TX) |
Directors-at-Large (3-yr term) | Mark Wallace, MD Discipline: Anesthesiology (CA) |
Mark Wallace, MD |
Claudia Campbell, PhD Discipline: Psychology (MD) |
Claudia Campbell, PhD |
|
Ted Price, PhD Discipline: Basic Science (TX) |
Ted Price, PhD |
|
Edward Michna, MD JD Discipline: Anesthesiology (MA) (ineligible to run for another term) |
OPEN POSITION |
|
Barbara St. Marie, PhD ANP GNP |
Barbara St. Marie, PhD ANP GNP Discipline: Nursing (IA) |
|
Rob Edwards, PhD Discipline: Psychology (MA) |
Rob Edwards, PhD Discipline: Psychology (MA) |
|
Robert Coghill, PhD Discipline: Basic Science (OH) |
Robert Coghill, PhD |
|
Barbara Rakel, PhD RN Discipline: Nursing (IA) (eligible to run for another term) |
OPEN POSITION |
|
Gary Walco, PhD ABPP Discipline: Psychology (WA) (eligible to run for another term) |
OPEN POSITION |
|
Nominating Committee (2-yr term) Past President (The Chair is the past president serving in their second year) |
Judith Paice, PhD RN |
Roger Fillingim, PhD |
Past President (2-yr term) |
Roger Fillingim, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Past President |
Former Board Member (1-yr term) |
John Farrar, MD PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Former Board Member |
Former Board Member (1-yr term) |
Carolyn Fairbanks, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Former Board Member |
Voting Member (1-yr term) |
Helen Turner, DNP PCNS RN-BC FAAN |
OPEN POSITION – Member at Large not on BOD |
Voting Member (1-yr term) |
Jennifer DeBerry, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Member at Large not on BOD |
Voting Member (1-yr term) |
Julie Christianson, PhD |
OPEN POSITION – Member at Large not on BOD |
Eligible Past Presidents for Nominating Committee
The following past presidents are eligible for nomination to the 2017 Nominating Committee. (The year indicates first year of Presidency)
- Gerald F. Gebhart, PhD (1997)
- Russell Portenoy, MD (1998)
- Michael Ashburn, MD MPH (2000)
- Christine Miaskowski, PhD RN FAAN (2002)
- Richard Payne, MD (2003)
- Dennis Turk, PhD (2004)
- Judith Paice, PhD RN (2006)
- Charles Inturrisi, PhD (2008)
- Seddon Savage, MD MS (2010)
- Roger Fillingim, PhD (2012)
- Gregory Terman, MD PhD (2014)
Eligible Former Board Members for Nominating Committee Candidacy
The following former board members are eligible for nomination to the 2017 Nominating Committee. Please note this list includes board members from 2005-2016.
- Misha Backonja, MD (2007-2010)
- David S. Craig, PharmD BCPS (2007-2010)
- Ricardo Cruciani, MD PhD (2010-2013)
- Carolyn Fairbanks PhD (2009-2012)
- Gilbert Fanciullo, MD MS (2005-2008)
- John T. Farrar, MD PhD (2011-2014)
- Laura Frey Law, PhD PT (2012-2015)
- Robert Gereau, PhD (2013-2015)
- Keela Herr, PhD RN FAAN (2002-2005)
- Robert Jamison, PhD (2003-2006)
- Mark Jensen, PhD (2005-2008)
- Nathaniel Katz, MD MS (2004-2007)
- Allen H. Lebovits, PhD (2011-2014)
- Renee Manworren, RN (2011-2017)
- Timothy Ness, MD PhD (2014-2017)
- Gayle Page, DNSc RN (2007-2010)
- Tonya Palermo, PhD (2013-2015)
- Donald Price, PhD (2002-2005)
- Srinivasa N. Raja, MD (2006-2009)
- Lori Reisner, PharmD (2002-2005)
- Christine Sang, MD MPH (2003-2006)
- Kathleen Sluka, PhD PT (2007-2015)
- Julie Sorensen Franklin, MD MPH (2008-2011)
- Scott Strassels, PhD PharmD BCPS (2010-2013)
- Knox H. Todd, MD MPH (2009-2012)
- Sandra Ward, PhD RN FAAN (2004-2007)
- Diana Wilkie, PhD RN FAAN (2008-2011)
- George Wilcox, PhD (2003-2009)
- Lonnie Zeltzer, MD (2006-2008)
Ted Price, PhD
Discipline: Basic Science
(TX)