1. Nominating Committee VIND Officer Training 2011

2. Thanks to P/D/C Sue Loveless for providing the text for this presentation

3. NOMINATING COMMITTEE

4. The Commander The Commander The Immediate Past Commander (the chair) The Immediate Past Commander (the chair) The Immediate Past Past Commander The Immediate Past Past Commander

5. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The Commander The Commander The Immediate Past Commander (the chair) The Immediate Past Commander (the chair) The Immediate Past Past Commander The Immediate Past Past Commander If Past Commander(s) is resigned, Squadron Exec appoints member(s)

6. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The way it works.. Meet early in year to select CommanderMeet early in year to select Commander (most likely the Executive Officer)

7. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The way it works.. Meet early in year to select CommanderMeet early in year to select Commander (most likely the Executive Officer) Proposed Commander helps prepare recommendations (wish list) Proposed Commander helps prepare recommendations (wish list)

8. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The way it works.. Meet early in year to select CommanderMeet early in year to select Commander (most likely the Executive Officer) Proposed Commander helps prepare recommendations (wish list) Proposed Commander helps prepare recommendations (wish list) Nominating Committee may accept or ask Cdr nominee for revisions Nominating Committee may accept or ask Cdr nominee for revisions

9. NOMINATING COMMITTEE In addition to the Commander, there are eight required Officers for Squadrons and Districts (Executive Officer, Training Officer, Administrative Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, PRO, Membership Officer and MAREP Officer). In addition, there are as many other elected Officers, as the Executive Committee at each level feels necessary. (Note: If the number of elected Officers is large, reaching a quorum at meetings may be difficult.) The appointed Officers are appointed by, and may be discharged by the Commander. The Nominating Committee is not involved with these appointments.

10. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Beware the warm body syndrome..

11. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Avoid the overload syndrome..

12. NOMINATING COMMITTEE..is responsible for the squadron to continue throughout the years

13. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Let people know what the job entails

14. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Look for enthusiastic Boating Students Hot of the press – Associate Members may hold office!

15. NOMINATING COMMITTEE When list is completed: submit list to secretary 4 weeks prior to AGM submit list to secretary 4 weeks prior to AGM circulate list to membership 14 days prior to AGM with official notice circulate list to membership 14 days prior to AGM with official notice also send to Roster Editor also send to Roster Editor recommend copying to D/C recommend copying to D/C

16. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Build a team

17. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Teamwork is vital Thank you