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AAPG Officer Nominationsby Richard S. BishopI hope you read this brief article, but before you do, please ask yourself this: who do I know that is a great leader and might be willing to run for an office of AAPG? Think broadly. Although previous service to AAPG is important, comparable leadership experience in business, government, university or institution is equally valued. The fundamental qualities required are leadership and dedication to the geosciences. Our call for nominations this year is different from recent ones because our list of potential candidates is very short. The reduction of numbers has a variety of origins. These include recent changes by the Nominations Committee, competition with other leadership positions within the Association, a lack of normal submission rate and to a minor extent, changes of the Bylaws. The cumulative effect has been to significantly reduce the number of potential candidates. In the past, potential candidates have been considered for five years but in an effort to maintain a more contemporary list of available potential officer candidates, the Nominating Committee revised its guidelines. Currently a candidate will be considered for no more than three years, will be deferred a maximum of one year and will not be considered to run again within the three year period unless re-nominated. Furthermore, the revised Bylaws require that one person cannot hold two specified offices at the same time. If someone pops into your mind, please talk to him or her about the possibility of being considered for candidacy. The nomination process is straightforward and requires only a "candidate information form" (submitted by the nominator) and the "agreement to run if nominated" form (signed by the potential candidate). Blank forms are available from http://www.aapg.org/business/officer_ nom/index.shtml and should be submitted to Regina Gill at AAPG by January 14, 2002. Now that you've read this far, give a call to that outstanding leader you have in mind. |
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