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National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Directors
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) seeks applications for Directors due March 9, 2020
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) is opening applications for seats on its 2020-2023 Board of Directors. NEADS is seeking students and recent graduates (persons that have graduated within the last five years) with disabilities enrolled in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to fill current vacancies on its board. Though, any interested and enthusiastic students or recent graduates with relevant skill sets and a strong work ethic are encouraged to seek election. For nomination please complete and sign the Nomination Form online at: http://goo.gl/TS7F5r by NO LATER THAN March 9, 2020.
Prospective board members will be expected to attend a monthly teleconferences, each lasting up to 2 hour (twelve 12 minimum), as well as one to two in-person retreats per year, lasting approximately a weekend. Board members are expected to participate in committees and other organizational activities throughout their term. Correspondence of the Board is primarily done by email and telephone; prospective members would be expected to keep up-to-date with and respond to, all correspondence in a timely manner. Provincial/territorial Directors also have a responsibility to represent their Province/Territory, and serve to bring the work of NEADS to their jurisdiction. Board members may also have an opportunity to participate in local, regional and provincial committees and activities.
No prior participation in the disability or student movements is required to join the NEADS Board. Members who have strong skill sets in governance, fundraising, finance, social media and membership/partnership outreach are especially welcome. Although specific skill sets are not required, prior experience in Board governance will be a strong asset. Interest in, and experience with, establishing regional and national projects, programs; grant funding and financial management would also be an asset. A strong commitment to participate and engage with the volume of Board business is a must. you must have a willingness to learn and apply that learning while on the Board. If you would like to become a member of the NEADS Board, please complete the online Nomination Form by NO LATER THAN March 9, 2020: http://goo.gl/TS7F5r
The NEADS Board of Directors consists of ten provincial Directors: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and one territorial Director. Candidates for the positions of provincial/territorial Directors must be students or recent graduates with disabilities, residing in and/or attending a post-secondary institution in the geographic location they seek to represent.
If you have any questions, please contact: Frank Smith, National Coordinator: frank.smith@neads.ca
Frank Smith, National Coordinator, National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), Rm. 514 Unicentre, Carleton University,, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5B6, tel. (613) 380-8065, ext. 201
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NEADS Board of Directors Application Form
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION (email it in a Word attachment to frank.smith@neads.ca) or complete the online application and submit it.
Section A: Candidate Information
Note: That your contact information will NOT be disclosed to the NEADS membership in the Candidate Information presented for the elections
Name:
Primary Mailing Address:
City:
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Postal Code:
Telephone: ( )
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Name of your School:
Year of Graduation:
Section B: Referees
Two referees are required, who can speak to your skill sets, previous volunteer record and achievements.
Referee #1
Name:
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Referee #2
Name:
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Section C: Previous Volunteer/Leadership Experience and Personal Statements
Please limit all responses to 250 words or less
What specific area of the Association’s work most interests you? Why?
Based on what you know of NEADS, why do you want to join the Board of Directors?
How do you plan to further NEADS’ mandate and mission in your province, region or school?
Please tell us about your previous volunteer, extra-curricular and leadership experiences, and how they have prepared you for serving on the NEADS Board?
Are there any specific areas of the Association’s work that you haven’t mentioned already that you believe you would be able to contribute to? Why?