[OHIOBWG] MWBWG 2018 nominations for officers

[Titchenell, Marne]

If anyone wants to get involved with the Midwest Bat Working Group, they are looking for officer nominations (and you can nominate yourself!). See below email from president, Rob Mies. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 28th!

I’ve been involved for several years now – I’ve really enjoyed it, and have met some great people! Please consider getting involved. 😊

[The Ohio State University]
Marne A. Titchenell

Wildlife Program Specialist

Ohio State University Extension
School of Environment and Natural Resources
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

614-292-0402  Office
titchenell.4 at osu.edu<mailto:titchenell.4 at osu.edu>

woodlandstewards.osu.edu<http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/>


From: Brianne Walters [mailto:Brianne.Walters at indstate.edu]
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2018 1:47 PM
Subject: MWBWG 2018 nominations for officers

Dear MWBWG members,

The MWBWG Nominations and Elections Committee is soliciting nominations from the membership for Vice President, Secretary, five additional members of the Board of Directors and a Student Representative, to fill expiring terms.  The current Vice President is Jenny Norris, Secretary is Marne Titchenell, and Student Rep is Tim Divoll. The Directors with terms about to expire are Brian Heeringa, Kari Kirschbaum, Vanessa Rojas, Paul White and Joe Kath. Kari Kirschbaum, Paul White, Tim Divoll, Jenny Norris and Vanessa Rojas are stepping off the board in 2018. Marne Titchenell, Joe Kath and Brian Heeringa are seeking another term. Thanks to everyone that served!

Nominations should be sent to the President (rob.mies at yahoo.com<mailto:rob.mies at yahoo.com>) by Feb 28, 2018, and a ballot will be sent to all members shortly thereafter.  Please verify that any nominee agrees to serve before submitting his/her name and that a short bio and picture will be needed.

Newly elected Officers and Directors will join Officers and Directors at the joint bat working group meeting  (March 27-29) and assume his/her duties for a 2-year term at that time.

According to the by-laws of the society, the duties of Vice President, Secretary, and Director are as follows:

SECTION 10. DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Duties of the Vice President shall include: (a) Perform all duties of the President, in the absence of the President, or in the event of his or her inability or refusal to act; and (b) Assist the President in carrying out the work of MWBWG by completing tasks assigned by the President or Board of Directors.

SECTION 11. DUTIES OF SECRETARY
Duties of the Secretary shall include: (a) Certify and keep the original, or a copy, of these Bylaws as amended or otherwise altered to date; (b) Keep a record of all formal communications and a book of minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, including the time and place held, attendees, and proceedings (this includes securing edits for meeting notes and submitting them to the Webmaster within 30 business days following the meeting); (c) Keep and update a membership book containing names and addresses of members; (d) Assist with writing and disseminating letters on behalf of MWBWG; (e) Serve on the Membership Committee; and (f) Conduct roll call for meetings of the Board of Directors. In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 13. DUTIES OF DIRECTORS
Duties of the Directors shall include: (a) Meet at such times and places as required by the Bylaws, including participation in MWBWG conference calls; (b) Act as liaison and facilitate communication between the Board of Directors and members (e.g., solicit feedback from members when voting on MWBWG issues); and (d) Assist the Officers in carrying out the work of the MWBWG.

SECTION 14. DUTIES OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Duties of the Student Representative shall include: (a) Meet at such times and places as required by the Bylaws, including participation in MWBWG conference calls; (b) Act as liaison and facilitate communication between the Board of Directors and student members (e.g., solicit feedback from members when voting on MWBWG issues); and (c) Assist the Officers and Directors in carrying out the work of the MWBWG.

Nominations should be sent to the President (rob.mies at yahoo.com<mailto:rob.mies at yahoo.com>) by Feb 28, 2018, and a ballot will be sent to all members shortly thereafter.  Please verify that any nominee agrees to serve before submitting his/her name.

Thank you,

Rob Mies, President
Midwest Bat Working Group


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