Board of Trustee Offices Open for Election in 2024

2024 Criteria for Candidates Running for Office

Candidates nominated to run for office are expected to have been actively involved in and a member of the Society for at least three consecutive years. Have educational and experiential background in transcultural nursing and be committed to the purposes of the Corporation. Candidates may not simultaneously serve on two TCNS Boards or Chair a committee (unless part of their position description or as appointed by the Board of Trustees) within TCNS. Eligibility to serve on the Board of Trustees or the Nominations Committee will be confirmed through the Transcultural Nursing Society Central Office before the Nominations Committee reviews candidate information. Candidates interested in running for office must submit a current CV and a ballot statement reflecting their experience and desire to run for office. If confirmed by the Nominations Committee, the Ballot Statement will be emailed to the membership for an online vote in July 2024. If interested in running for any of the positions below, please email your CV and ballot statement to Lisa Dobson, Executive Director of Operations@ ldobson@tcns.org, by the May 15, 2024 nominations deadline.

Board of Trustee Offices Open for Election in 2024

    • Member-at-Large - 2-Year Term: (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026) Duties include assisting with chapter formation, meeting with Chapter Representatives and Regional Liaisons, and working with the central office to represent Chapters' activities to the Board of Trustees. The Member-at-Large chairs the membership Committee and By-Law Committees when needed.

Elected Position Not Serving on the Board of Trustees: Nomination Committee (1 Open Position): 2-Year Term (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026)

    • One member will be elected to the nominations committee and serve a two-year term. The elected member will become Chair of the Committee for 2026. Only members in good standing, as described, shall be on the Nominations Committee. Prior consent of the nominees will be obtained before nominations are made for the committee.