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Board Positions

Positions available: Secretary
 
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Interested in becoming a HESNI Board Member? Review the positions and the qualifications and expectations. All jobs require a skill set of dependability, organization and a genuine commitment to HESNI. Contact HESNI Communications with any questions.
 
Board Member Positions and Details
 
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: Work with the Board and Membership on pursuing activities to build and maintain an effective Healthcare Engineering Society.
 
LENGTH OF TERM: One year
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN): Single Term.May be repeated at discretion of Board and Membership
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
  Serve as President-Elect prior to assuming role of President
Coordinate Chapter Meeting Planning & Agendas
Conduct all non-Board Chapter Business Meetings
Assist with coordination of Board Meeting Planning & Agendas
Conduct any Board Meetings in absence of Past Immediate President
Assist with coordination of the Annual Board Retreat Planning & Agenda
Call Special Meetings, with majority approval of the Board, and as defined within the bylaws
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI meetings and events
Serve as member of the Executive Board
  Send notices concerning meetings, conferences, seminars, and all other pertinent events to the HESNI membership
Keep the minutes of all HESNI meetings and record all decisions made
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
   
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: Work with the Board and Membership on pursuing activities to build and maintain an effective Healthcare Engineering Society.
 
LENGTH OF TERM: One year
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN): Single Term
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
Conduct any Board Meetings in absence of President
Assist with coordination of the Annual Board Retreat Planning & Agenda
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
This position manages no committee, however, the position serves on committees as assigned
Serve as member of the Executive Board
Coordinates annual scholarship activities
Lead & Assist all Committee Chairs with the completion of tasks relevant to achieve Chapter business
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
 
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: To document chapter business and facilitate the dissemination of communication regarding chapter business to the Board and general membership at large.
 
LENGTH OF TERM: One Year. This position will be elected annually.
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN): Currently not limited by chapter bylaws
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
Keep the minutes of all Board meetings and record all decisions made
Send Board meeting minutes of the previous meeting to the board
Assist with all correspondence concerning the Corporation
  The Secretary shall be the named business correspondent to ASHE as it pertains to annual filings and reporting
The Chapter Secretary is currently named the State of Illinois Agent for the organization
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
This position manages no committee, however, the position serves on committees as assigned
Serve as member of the Executive Board
Send notices concerning meetings, conferences, seminars, and all other pertinent events to the HESNI memberships
Keep the minutes of all HESNI meetings and record all decisions made
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
 
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: Responsible for the financial dealings of the society
 
LENGTH OF TERM: One year
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN): Single Term- May be repeated at discretion of Board and Membership
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
Give financial reports at all Board meetings
Collect and make records of all payments made to the society
Pay all bills as approved by the board of directors
Conduct any Board Meetings in absence of Past Immediate President
Maintain bank accounts and financial records
Prepare and file annual report for the State of Illinois
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
This position manages no committee, however, the position serves on committees as assigned
Serve as member of the Executive Board
Give financial reports at all HESNI meetings
Serve as member of the Executive Board
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
   
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this board position is to recruit new members to the society and maintain updated membership information for the chapter.
 
LENGTH OF TERM: Two years
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN): Even year election
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Inform the board of the organization’s membership status
Give guidance to the Board on membership levels and membership feedback
Provide membership update to members via the newsletter
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
Conduct any Board Meetings in absence of Past Immediate President
Maintain bank accounts and financial records
Prepare and file annual report for the State of Illinois
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
Manages Membership Committee
Attend and participate at HESNI meetings and events
Record the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all members
Send out annual membership notification
Send out welcome letters to new members. This letter should contain details of upcoming meeting
Encourage those who attend HESNI functions with other members to join the society
Maintain a guest book at each organizational function. This will provide another avenue to send membership information out
Introduce new members and guests at each meeting when possible/appropriate
Seek out ways to reach new members
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
   
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this position is to help develop the membership thru networking opportunities. Networking opportunities will focus around the following HESNI events: HESNI Annual Dinner, HESNI Annual Conference, HESNI Annual Golf Outing, HESNI Networking Meeting/Events/Opportunities
 
LENGTH OF TERM: Two years
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN): Even year election
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
Prepare networking opportunities for HESNI chapter
Work in conjunction with Programs committee to plan networking sessions for annual conference
Work in conjunction with Communications Chair to coordinate communication regarding networking events to HESNI members.
Send out annual membership notification
Send out welcome letters to new members. This letter should contain details of upcoming meeting
Encourage those who attend HESNI functions with other members to join the society
Maintain a guest book at each organizational function. This will provide another avenue to send membership information out
Introduce new members and guests at each meeting when possible/appropriate
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
 
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: To establish effective methods communication to the HESNI chapter. The PR/Communication chair is responsible for maintaining communication with the HESNI board and chapter membership regarding chapter meetings, events and programs
 
LENGTH OF TERM: Two years
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN): Even year election
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Inform the board of the organization’s PR/Communication status
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
Preparation of scheduled communications, (chapter meeting and event notices, registration forms, etc.), ongoing and ad hoc communications, (member news, support of other committee activities, participation opportunities as Networking events, Scholarship applications, web site development, direct mail to membership, etc.), and emergency communications such as Advocacy flash notices for member response.
This committee should also coordinate communications with the healthcare media and affiliated industry organizations including ASHE and its professional focus groups, CHEF, Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, etc.
This position manages the PR/Communication Committee
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
   
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: Provide service, support and feedback to the professional affiliate members of the society.
 
LENGTH OF TERM: Two years
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN): Even year election
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Inform the board of the organization’s professional member & affiliate status
Give guidance to the Board on professional member & affiliate membership feedback
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
Serve as member of the Executive Board
Represent the vendor members interest
Be involved on the marketing and sales side of the society to maintain growth
Keep professional affiliates involved in the society
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
   
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the Legacy Chair is to provide the Past Presidents an opportunity to provide continuity and other related activities that is consistent with the Bylaws and Mission of the society.
 
LENGTH OF TERM: Two years
 
NUMBER OF TERMS (ODD/EVEN):
 
HESNI BOARD DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate at HESNI Board meetings and events
Provide mentoring to President and President–Elect, as appropriate
Provide oversight that is consistent with the Bylaws and Mission of HESNI
Provide history and continuity during discussions
Member in good standing with HESNI (required)
Member in good standing with ASHE (recommended)
Act in a manner demonstrating ethical behavior
 
COMMITTEE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES
Serve as member of the Executive Board
Manages Legacy Committee
Other duties may be added or changed as voted upon by the Board of Directors
   
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