Oregon SAIGE Executive Board Elections

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Please consider nominating yourself for any of the open Board roles. Your community and your profession need you. Bring your vision and passion and let’s see what we can accomplish together! Open to all Oregon SAIGE members (or soon to be members). This is a great opportunity for current practitioners as well as students preparing to launch! All current board members offer their help to transition successfully and will be an asset throughout your tenure.

 

Questions can be directed here.

If you would like to meet (virtually) and discuss ideas and opportunities let us know!

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President-Elect

The President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President as determined by the Executive Board. The President-Elect shall assume the Presidency of ORSAIGE upon the incapacity or resignation of the President. If the President-Elect becomes incapacitated, the term is to be completed by the candidate with the next highest vote on the same slate of candidates. A special election may be warranted to elect a new President. Duties of the President-Elect include but are not limited to arranging for annual awards & planning annual Executive Board retreat.

Time Commitment: approximately 3 hours per month

Term: One year, ends June 30, 2024. President-Elect then assumes the President role followed by the Immediate Past-President role for a total three-year commitment.

 

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall represent ORSAIGE in assuring the receipt and expenditures of funds in accordance with the directives established by the Executive Board and shall be under such bond as may be determined by the Executive Board. The Treasurer shall perform the duties customary to that office and such additional duties as directed by the Executive Board.

Time Commitment: approximately 3 hours per month

Term: Two years, current term ends June 30, 2025.

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COMMITTEE CHAIRS

(appointed by President, one year term or until successor chosen)

 

If any of these opportunities interest you reach out!

Committee Chairs are appointed whenever vacant by the president.

If you have an idea for a project a committee could be created around it.

 

Advocacy Chair

Committee shall be responsible for organization of professional development and educational events; promotion of ORSAIGE and the counseling profession as a whole; advocating for clients, students, ORSAIGE members, and the Queer community at large.

 

Membership Chair

Committee shall be responsible for membership recruitment, retention, and member services.

 

Equity and Inclusion Chair

Committee shall be responsible for examining all ORSAIGE practices, policies, and procedures through an Equity Lens and providing feedback and plans of action to the Executive Board regarding necessary changes.

 

Regional Representatives

The regional representatives shall represent the needs and ambitions of ORSAIGE members throughout Oregon, with a special emphasis on the needs of members in areas that are not highly represented by our membership and/or Executive Board officers. The regional representatives shall serve as a liaison for ORSAIGE in their respective regions with members, individuals, businesses, agencies, universities, and counties in Oregon to bring back relevant information, issues, and opportunities to the Executive Board. The regional representatives are key components to gathering support and finding ways to get ORSAIGE involved in issues and events throughout Oregon and SW Washington. Regional area coverage and the respective representatives shall be appointed by the Executive Board Officers based on needs throughout the state, and represent the following regions: Central Oregon, Coastal Oregon, Columbia Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Portland metropolitan area, Southern Oregon, and SW Washington.

 

If you see a need for a committee not named here reach out to us, let’s explore your idea!

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***** Remaining Board positions are filled through this upcoming term. *****

 

President

The President shall provide leadership in the achievement of the mission of ORSAIGE. The President shall preside at all meetings of ORSAIGE, the Executive Board of ORSAIGE, and the ORCA Board. The President may appoint another member of the ORSAIGE Executive Board to preside at ORCA meetings in the President’s place. The President shall, with the approval of the Executive Board, create and fill positions on committees/taskforces to serve the needs of the division. President will recommend individuals that would be confirmed by the ORSAIGE Executive Board if vacancies occur. The President shall perform the duties customary to that office and such additional duties as directed by the Executive Board. The President may also call special meetings when necessary.

Time Commitment: approximately 8 hours per month

Term: One year, ends June 30, 2024. The President then assumes the Immediate Past President role for one year for a two-year commitment.

 

Immediate Past-President

The Immediate Past-President shall perform such additional duties as directed by the Executive Board including but not limited to recruiting nominees for elected positions.

Time Commitment: approximately 3 hours per month

Term: One year, ends June 30, 2024, President takes over this role after completion of their term.

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Secretary

The Secretary shall keep record of all proceedings of the Executive Board. The Secretary shall make meeting minutes readily available to all ORSAIGE members. The Secretary will also create any necessary ORSAIGE flyers, documentation, etc. The Secretary shall perform the duties customary to that office and such additional duties as directed by the Executive Board.

Time Commitment: approximately 4 hours per month

Term: Two years, ends June 30, 2024.