May 2012
Dear Colleagues:
During the next two months, we as APNA members have the opportunity to exercise the privilege and responsibility of voting for the new members of our association’s Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.
Following a call for nominations, the 2012 Nominating Committee reviewed the list of potential candidates and arrived at the ballot of outstanding candidates presented in this Election Voter Guide. The ballot has been approved by the APNA Board of Directors.
We are grateful to all those who participated in this year’s process and applaud those who were willing to submit their name for consideration as elected APNA leaders. The strength of our association is rooted in strong member participation. We hope that you will play your role in the selection of our future leaders by casting your vote in the 2012 election. Please take into consideration the purpose of APNA as outlined in the bylaws (see below).
You can vote by clicking on Steps to Vote in the left menu -- this link will guide you through the process to submit your ballot. If you prefer, you can cast your vote by completing the ballot you will receive in the mail and returning it in the postage paid envelope. All ballots must be electronically filed or postmarked no later than July 16, 2012 to be considered a valid vote.
To familiarize yourself with the candidates, check out the Online Election Guide or call APNA at 866-243-2443 to request a paper copy. This guide includes information on two candidates for President Elect, two for Treasurer, four candidates for the two open positions as Member-at-Large on the board and four candidates to fill the three elected seats on the 2013 Nominating Committee. We hope that this information will give you a feel for these members’ background, leadership style, and contributions.
Thank you for your continued support of APNA and PMHN. Let your voice be heard by casting your vote for the new leaders of your association!
Sincerely,
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Marlene Nadler-Moodie MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC
President
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Grace Katherine Wlasowicz PhD, RN, NPP
Chair, Nominating Committee |
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Excerpt from the BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC NURSES ASSOCIATION
(Adopted September 2006)
ARTICLE II: PURPOSES
Section 1. (a) APNA provides leadership to promote psychiatric-mental health nurses, improve mental health care for culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities, and shape health policy for the delivery of mental health services; (b) to make charitable contributions and grants to nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as the same may be amended or supplemented (hereinafter referred to as the “IRC”), as well as governmental units and other nonprofit organizations, that promote and further the purposes described in this Section 1 above; and (c) to exercise any other powers conferred upon Associations organized pursuant to the provisions of the Delaware General Association Law, as the same may be amended or supplemented (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”).
Section 2. The Association is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
Section 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, the Association shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on: (i) by an Association exempt from federal income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3); or (ii) by an Association contributions to which are deductible under IRC Section 170(c)(2).
Section 4. No substantial part of the activities of the Association shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Association shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.
