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Upcoming Nominations: 2025 NAACCR Board of Directors Positions

Mona Highsmith, BA
Posted on October 15, 2024

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The Committee is seeking nominees to run for election to four key leadership roles on the NAACCR Board of Directors, with terms beginning June 2025, as well as candidates for the 2025-2026 Nominating Committee. The NAACCR membership will cast ballots for the following positions:

  • Treasurer (two-year term)
  • Three Representatives-at-Large (two-year terms)
  • Three Nominating Committee members (one-year terms)

For decades, NAACCR has been a unique and innovative partner in the ever-changing cancer surveillance world, and a strong and diverse leadership is essential. NAACCR recognizes that it is fortunate to have knowledgeable and devoted members who volunteer in various capacities, including committees and work-groups. One of the many important ways that volunteers contribute to NAACCR is by serving on the Board of Directors. Through guiding existing programs and identifying future opportunities, Board members play a pivotal role in governing NAACCR affairs and moving the organization forward.

Please consider recommending a qualified colleague for one of the four upcoming vacancies on the Board. Or nominate yourself! If you would like to get more involved but have limited time, serving on the Nominating Committee may be a perfect way for you to contribute.

Nominations will be accepted beginning October 28, 2024, using the Nomination Form found on the NAACCR public website. The deadline for receipt of nomination is 5:00 PM ET Friday, December 13, 2024.

Below is a description of the roles and responsibilities for the upcoming vacant positions.

Position Roles/Responsibilities
Treasurer

Two-year term

 Provides fiscal oversight by reviewing monthly financial status reports that itemize receipts and disbursements for each NAACCR fund.

Specific duties include:

  • Attend all conference calls and in-person meetings of the Board.
  • Act as Board Liaison to one of the Steering Committees, which will include participation in all activities of that Committee.
  • Be prepared to report to the Board monthly on all Committee liaison activities and other Treasurer related items.
  • Volunteer to assist the President in completion of correspondence and other special activities that come to the Board and require further action or follow-up.
  • Review and endorse the proposed annual budget provided by the Executive Office for unrestricted and indirect cost funds for NAACCR by July 1 of each year. The entire Board gives final approval.
Representatives-at-Large (x 3)

Two-year commitment

 Serves as primary liaison officers between NAACCR committees, the Board, and cancer registries to facilitate the exchange of information and the organization of projects.

Specific duties include:

  • Attend all conference calls and in-person meetings of the Board.
  • Act as Board liaison to one of the Steering Committees, which will include participation in all activities of that Committee.
  • Be prepared to report to the Board monthly on all Committee liaison activities.
  • Volunteer to assist the President in completion of correspondence and other special activities that come to the Board and require further action or follow-up.
  • Approve an annual budget for unrestricted and indirect cost funds for NAACCR by July 1 of each year.
Nominating Committee Member (x3)

One-year commitment

 The three-member Nominating Committee is elected annually during the general election.

Specific duties include:

  • Generate and promote the annual Call for Nominations to ensure a broad slate of qualified candidates for the ballot.
  • Receive all nominations for office and Nominating Committee members.
  • In consultation with NAACCR staff, confirm eligibility of those nominated.
  • Place the name of all eligible candidates on the ballot.

 

If you have questions about the positions or the process, please contact a Nominating Committee member below.

Andrea Sipin-Baliwas, MS, ODS-C (Chair)
Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program-USC
Send email to Andrea

Lucinda Ham, RHIA, ODS-C
Missouri Cancer Registry
Send email to Lucinda

Mona Highsmith, BA
Minnesota Cancer Reporting System
Send email to Mona

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For more information about eligibility requirements and travel requirements, visit the NAACCR website.

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