Seeking Qualified Candidates for Board of Directors

The NASW Arkansas Chapter seeks qualified candidates for leadership positions on the Board of Directors.

Your chapter has been actively working toward making our association a more powerful force in the community so we can advocate effectively for the social work profession, as well as for the community and clients we serve. With your commitment and help, we will continue this process and help ensure that social work has a seat at the table when legislative and social issues arise. Please review the open board positions below and join our team. Interested candidates must be members in good standing and complete the Biographical Fact Sheet and email it to the Chapter by May 11, 2018.

Time Commitment

Terms for newly elected board members begin July 1, 2018 and end June 30, 2020, except for student representatives, whose terms end June 30, 2019. Board members are expected to attend five annual Board meetings of half-day duration (not including travel time). Board members can attend board meetings in person, by telephone, or via electronic platform (e.g. Skype). Board members will also attend an annual retreat, typically held in August and attend and help work at the Annual Conference in the spring.

President-Elect

The President-Elect serves a one year term before assuming the office of President for a 2-year term; is available to work in close collaboration with the current Board President; and, performs duties as assigned by the President.

Secretary

The Secretary is responsible for the Board of Directors’ and the Executive Committees’ meeting minutes, as well as other non-fiscal records of the chapter.

BSW Student Representative (one year term)

Represents the interest of BSW student members statewide. Meets annually with 1-3 groups of students. Works in coordination with the MSW Student Representative to promote the chapter’s annual student membership competition.

MSW Student Representative (one year term)

Represents the interest of MSW student members statewide. Meets annually with 1-3 groups of students. Works in coordination with the BSW Student Representative to promote the chapter’s annual student membership competition.

Nominating Committee (two year term)

Develops a double slate of candidates for Chapter elections, meeting election deadlines as set in by-laws. Works with the Board and members to identify leadership roster. Submits suggestions for national nominations.

Regional Branch Representatives (two year term)

Represents branch members of a particular region and the Board to one another; conducts regular branch meetings; is a catalyst to generate activity in the branch; prepares reports noting branch activity and member concerns at Board meetings. The following Regional Branch Representative positions are open:

• North Branch Representative 1
• North Central Branch Representative 
• North East Branch Representative 1
• North West Branch Representative 1
• South West Branch Representative
• West Central Branch Representative
• Nominating Committee

2017-2018

We invite NASW members to contact the Chapter’s Social Work Board of Directors and Staff at any time with questions, ideas or concerns. Our elected, volunteer Board Officers and Branch Representatives support the state’s eight branches, generate activities in the branches, and liaison with the Chapter office. We are all eager to demonstrate our commitment to you and to the field of social work.

Board Officers

Board of Directors