MEMBER ELECTIONS
2024 Election Timeline
March 31
Call for Nominations closes
April 30
Consent to Serve Application due
May - August
Nominating Committee reviews all applications, conducts interviews, and determines final slate
All applicants are notified of their slating status by August 31, 2024.
October Election
Online Elections opens October 1, 2024 and closes at 11:59 pm EST October 21, 2024
Election results will be shared with membership by Dec 31
CSM 2025
Individuals elected will take office
February 13-15, 2025
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Voter Eligibility
Only PT and PTA members of APTA Geriatrics are eligible to vote. All others are restricted. Those eligible to vote all have the same weight.
Voting Credentials
If you do not know your voting credentials, please contact us here to request them.
Eligibility for Nomination
All APTA Geriatrics Members, except for Student Members, may serve on the Board of Directors or Nominating Committee. All officers and directors must have been APTA (national) Members for at least two (2) years and APTA Geriatrics Members for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their election. Additional eligibility on tenure and terms are found in the APTA Geriatrics bylaws. Eligibility for service on the Special Interest Groups (SIG) is found in each SIGs standing rules.
Position Descriptions
Role of the President
- Oversee board and executive committee meetings.
- Work in partnership with the executive director to make sure board resolutions are carried out.
- Call special meetings if necessary.
- Appoint all operating committee chairs and, with the executive director, recommend who will serve on committees.
- Serve as an ex-officio non-voting Member of all standing committees (per bylaws), except the Nominating Committee, and make appointments to standing committees subject to approval by the Board.
- Assist executive director in preparing board meeting agendas.
- Assist executive director in conducting new board member orientation.
- Oversee searches for a new executive director or association management company when necessary.
- Coordinate executive director’s annual performance evaluation.
- Act as an official spokesperson for the APTA Geriatrics, including preparing a President’s message for each issue of GeriNotes and presenting APTA Geriatrics awards.
- Serve as the APTA Geriatric’s Delegate to APTA national House of Delegates and assume responsibilities of the Chief Delegate in their absence.
- Periodically consult with board members on their roles and help them assess their performance.
- Participate in the APTA Council of Section Presidents, scheduled meetings, and any appointments or subcommittees therein.
Role of All Board Members
- Meet the legal responsibility of duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience as established in nonprofit corporate law.
- Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s financial statements.
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Comply and carry out the roles as defined the APTA Geriatrics decision matrix.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Serve on board work groups and other board volunteer roles as assigned and offer to take on special assignments.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all board meetings and other meetings as assigned for related board activities.
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board meeting.
Role of Vice President
- Understand the responsibilities of the board president and be able to perform these duties in the president’s absence.
- Serve on the executive committee.
- Carry out special assignments as requested by the board president.
- Contribute to the executive director’s annual performance evaluation.
Role of All Board Members
- Meet the legal responsibility of duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience as established in nonprofit corporate law.
- Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s financial statements.
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Comply and carry out the roles as defined the APTA Geriatrics decision matrix.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Serve on board work groups and other board volunteer roles as assigned and offer to take on special assignments.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all board meetings and other meetings as assigned for related board activities.
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board meetings.
Role of All Board Members
- Meet the legal responsibility of duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience as established in nonprofit corporate law.
- Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s financial statements.
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Comply and carry out the roles as defined the APTA Geriatrics decision matrix.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Serve on board work groups and other board volunteer roles as assigned and offer to take on special assignments.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all board meetings and other meetings as assigned for related board activities.
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board meetings.
The Nominating Committee is charged with recruiting and slating outstanding candidates for each elected position on the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy elections slate, to conduct the elections ethically, in a way that is compliant with the bylaws, and promote member participation in the vote. The committee fosters activities that maintain and promote a pool of nominees and recruit strong candidates for elected positions including Special Interest Group (SIG) officers and to facilitate the appointment process. The committee maintains the confidentiality of any potential candidate until the final slate is completed and submitted to the board of directors (BOD). The member elected to this position will serve as the Chair in their third year.
Secretary Responsibilities
- Record and distribute SIG meeting minutes. Minutes will be made available to SIG Members and distributed to the SIG Officers, the APTA Geriatrics Board of Directors Liaison, and APTA Geriatrics Staff. Minutes are submitted within 45 days of the meeting.
- Distribute and promote work products (white papers, reports, etc.) of the SIG with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff as necessary.
- Complete routine official correspondence of the SIG, including notification of meetings, elections results, etc., with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Role of All SIG Officers
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Advocate for the SIG’s purpose and objectives.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board and SIGs.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all SIG meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before SIG meetings.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in the specialty area.
Secretary Responsibilities
- Record and distribute SIG meeting minutes. Minutes will be made available to SIG Members and distributed to the SIG Officers, the APTA Geriatrics Board of Directors Liaison, and APTA Geriatrics Staff. Minutes are submitted within 45 days of the meeting.
- Distribute and promote work products (white papers, reports, etc.) of the SIG with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff as necessary.
- Complete routine official correspondence of the SIG, including notification of meetings, elections results, etc., with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Role of All SIG Officers
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Advocate for the SIG’s purpose and objectives.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board and SIGs.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all SIG meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before SIG meetings.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in the specialty area.
Secretary Responsibilities
- Record and distribute SIG meeting minutes. Minutes will be made available to SIG Members and distributed to the SIG Officers, the APTA Geriatrics Board of Directors Liaison, and APTA Geriatrics Staff. Minutes are submitted within 45 days of the meeting.
- Distribute and promote work products (white papers, reports, etc.) of the SIG with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff as necessary.
- Complete routine official correspondence of the SIG, including notification of meetings, elections results, etc., with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Role of All SIG Officers
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Advocate for the SIG’s purpose and objectives.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board and SIGs.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all SIG meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before SIG meetings.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in the specialty area.
Vice Chair Responsibilities
- Understand the responsibilities of the SIG Chair and be able to perform these duties in the Chair’s absence.
- With the SIG Chair or designee, prepare the SIG newsletter.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Role of All SIG Officers
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Advocate for the SIG’s purpose and objectives.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board and SIGs.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all SIG meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before SIG meetings.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in the specialty area.
Secretary Responsibilities
- Record and distribute SIG meeting minutes. Minutes will be made available to SIG Members and distributed to the SIG Officers, the APTA Geriatrics Board of Directors Liaison, and APTA Geriatrics Staff. Minutes are submitted within 45 days of the meeting.
- Distribute and promote work products (white papers, reports, etc.) of the SIG with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff as necessary.
- Complete routine official correspondence of the SIG, including notification of meetings, elections results, etc., with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Role of All SIG Officers
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Advocate for the SIG’s purpose and objectives.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board and SIGs.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all SIG meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before SIG meetings.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in the specialty area.
Secretary Responsibilities
- Record and distribute SIG meeting minutes. Minutes will be made available to SIG Members and distributed to the SIG Officers, the APTA Geriatrics Board of Directors Liaison, and APTA Geriatrics Staff. Minutes are submitted within 45 days of the meeting.
- Distribute and promote work products (white papers, reports, etc.) of the SIG with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff as necessary.
- Complete routine official correspondence of the SIG, including notification of meetings, elections results, etc., with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Role of All SIG Officers
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Advocate for the SIG’s purpose and objectives.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board and SIGs.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all SIG meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before SIG meetings.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in the specialty area.
Vice Chair Responsibilities
- Understand the responsibilities of the SIG Chair and be able to perform these duties in the Chair’s absence.
- With the SIG Chair or designee, prepare the SIG newsletter.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Role of All SIG Officers
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Advocate for the SIG’s purpose and objectives.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board and SIGs.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all SIG meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before SIG meetings.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in the specialty area.
Secretary Responsibilities
- Record and distribute SIG meeting minutes. Minutes will be made available to SIG Members and distributed to the SIG Officers, the APTA Geriatrics Board of Directors Liaison, and APTA Geriatrics Staff. Minutes are submitted within 45 days of the meeting.
- Distribute and promote work products (white papers, reports, etc.) of the SIG with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff as necessary.
- Complete routine official correspondence of the SIG, including notification of meetings, elections results, etc., with assistance from APTA Geriatrics Staff.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chair.
Role of All SIG Officers
- Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies.
- Be informed about the APTA Geriatric’s mission, services, policies, and programs.
- Advocate for the SIG’s purpose and objectives.
- Support the work of the APTA Geriatrics strategic plan.
- Liaise with volunteer groups (committees, special interest groups, task forces) as assigned.
- Inform others about the APTA Geriatrics. Advocate for APTA Geriatrics.
- Contribute to leadership development for APTA Geriatrics by suggesting possible nominees to the board and SIGs.
- Keep up to date on developments in the field of geriatric physical therapy.
- Attend and actively engage in all SIG meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Review agenda and supporting materials before SIG meetings.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the Academy in the specialty area.