Communicating effectively: electronically (e-mail), verbally and written. Elected through the Presidential track. Time Commitment: One-year term as Past President. Approximately 1-2 hrs/month, plus BOD meetings, educational programs and chapter functions. Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of profession, inspirational fulfillment, personal satisfaction, develop new friendships, recognition, increased knowledge, self-improvement, personal contacts, new experiences, strengthened relationships, fine dining and fun. ISA COR Representative Goal: Represent all ISA members for the advancement of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and act as a liaison between the ISA and the IAA. Duties: Perform as a liaison between the ISA Board and the IAA. As a Director, you represent all ISA members, not just the IAA. The director has the fiduciary responsibility to act (vote, etc.) in a manner that is in the best interests of the ISA (not any individual component). There is one planned meeting per year that you will need to attend; it is before the ISA Annual conference. Make the IAA board aware of how ISA can assist with various issues of running the IAA (governance, management, policies, marketing, etc.). Report on ISA activities, programs, publications, and changes to the IAA membership through articles in the Newsletter and possibly the web site. You will be expected to attend IAA Board meetings and to be an active voting member. Encourage more ISA membership within the IAA membership base. Be a proponent of ISA to all IAA members. Help to solve problems for, or direct, ISA members to whom within the ISA organization can answer a question or solve a problem. As a representative, you are encouraged to volunteer for service with at one ISA Board committee or task force. Participate in the creation of the IAA’s Strategic Plan. Train successor for 2 months after they assume office. Be available after that time for additional questions as necessary. Requirements: IAA Board service (prefer having gone through Presidential track) along with showing an ability to meet commitments and timetables. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are important. Have computer access for email and ability to run SharePoint software along with basic computer knowledge. IAA and ISA memberships.
Communicating effectively: electronically (e-mail), verbally and written. Elected through the Presidential track. Time Commitment: One-year term as Past President. Approximately 1-2 hrs/month, plus BOD meetings, educational programs and chapter functions. Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of profession, inspirational fulfillment, personal satisfaction, develop new friendships, recognition, increased knowledge, self-improvement, personal contacts, new experiences, strengthened relationships, fine dining and fun. ISA COR Representative Goal: Represent all ISA members for the advancement of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and act as a liaison between the ISA and the IAA. Duties: Perform as a liaison between the ISA Board and the IAA. As a Director, you represent all ISA members, not just the IAA. The director has the fiduciary responsibility to act (vote, etc.) in a manner that is in the best interests of the ISA (not any individual component). There is one planned meeting per year that you will need to attend; it is before the ISA Annual conference. Make the IAA board aware of how ISA can assist with various issues of running the IAA (governance, management, policies, marketing, etc.). Report on ISA activities, programs, publications, and changes to the IAA membership through articles in the Newsletter and possibly the web site. You will be expected to attend IAA Board meetings and to be an active voting member. Encourage more ISA membership within the IAA membership base. Be a proponent of ISA to all IAA members. Help to solve problems for, or direct, ISA members to whom within the ISA organization can answer a question or solve a problem. As a representative, you are encouraged to volunteer for service with at one ISA Board committee or task force. Participate in the creation of the IAA’s Strategic Plan. Train successor for 2 months after they assume office. Be available after that time for additional questions as necessary. Requirements: IAA Board service (prefer having gone through Presidential track) along with showing an ability to meet commitments and timetables. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are important. Have computer access for email and ability to run SharePoint software along with basic computer knowledge. IAA and ISA memberships.
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