2025 Board Nominations

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NOMINEE QUESTIONNAIRE

By completing this questionnaire, you are submitting your nomination for the position(s) indicated below. Please complete this form in full by typing responses in the space provided. The Nominations Committee will use your responses to determine whether you will be slated for a position on the Board of Directors election ballot.

NOTE: When responding to items requesting years served, please list years individually (e.g. 2020-2024 should be listed as 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024). Please indicate “None” as a response to questions for which you do not have any information. Failure to complete this form as instructed may result in exclusion from the slate.

For officer qualifications, competencies and responsibilities, please visit the Board Elections & Nominations page.

This completed questionnaire must be submitted no later than March 28, 2025.

If you are selected for the slate, your essay question responses, provided bio, philosophy of service and headshot will be posted online for members to view when voting.

Nominee Name

Check this box to indicate the information submitted is true and accurate.

What year did you become a member of ASHT?

How many full years have you been a member of ASHT?

ASHT Member Number

Credentials

Please indicate the position(s) for which you are submitting a nomination

Vice President

Secretary/Treasurer-Elect

Board Member-at-Large

No more than two positions may be considered. If you are applying for more than one position, ASHT will contact you once your form is submitted to determine your order of preference. The Nominations Committee will ultimately determine which nomination will go forward, based on your qualifications and noted preference.

In order to promote diversity within ASHT leadership, candidates for board services are encouraged to hold only one advanced leadership position at a time. Advanced leadership positions include, but are not limited to: voting board member, Annual Meeting Chair, ASHT Times Editor and committee chair (International, Awards, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Leadership Development). Individuals seeking additional/multiple positions in leadership will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee on a case-by-case basis.

1. List any national ASHT elected offices held, including year(s) served.

2. List any ASHT division director positions held, including year(s) served.

3. List any ASHT committee chair, task force chair, liaison or educational course chair (Annual Meeting, Web-based, live regional courses, etc.) positions, including years served.

4. List any ASHT divisions, task forces or committees served on (includes board intern), including year(s) served.

5. List any regional hand interest group board/committee position, including year(s) served and brief description of duties related to each position.

6. List any presentations given in an ASHT-sponsored meeting (includes live and Web-based), including venue, year and title of presentation.

8. List any publications you have authored, including title, year and name of publication. (Includes publications currently in review.)

9. List any projects or committees you have been involved in that promote evidence-based practice, including name of project, committee and/or organization and year(s) involved.

10. List any earned nationally recognized board-certified specialty credential, excluding the CHT credential.

11. List any elected offices held in international, national, regional or state professional therapy organizations (excluding ASHT), including title, name of organization and year(s) served.

12. List any memberships in national and/or local allied organizations (e.g. AOTA, APTA, ASSH, AAHS, regional/state, etc.).

13. List any offices held in international, national, regional, state or community organizations (non-therapy related), including title, name of organization and year(s) served.

14. List any international, national, state regional or community service awards or recognitions received (excluding ASHT Gold Award).

15. List any supervisory experience in the workplace.

16. List post-professional, graduate/advanced degrees or certificates, including year and academic institution. (This may include degrees outside the profession, e.g. MBA, MHA. Entry-level OT/PT graduate degree should not be included.)

17. List any relevant professional experience not mentioned above (e.g. editorial board positions, ASHT Times editor, grant/abstract reviewer, etc.), including year(s).

18. List any experience in teaching on an academic faculty, including title, name of academic institution and year(s). (Includes on-campus and virtual positions.)

19. List any post-entry level leadership/management courses completed within or outside of ASHT, including year of completion.

20. Please complete the following three (3) essay questions with a limit of 100 words each. (Only the first 100 words of each will be posted for members to view.) When completing, please consider the list of board qualifications and competencies listed on the Board Elections page of www.asht.org.

What strengths will you bring to the leadership of ASHT? (Limit 100 words)

What factors will you consider when contributing to a decision about ASHT priorities and why? (Limit 100 words)

How do you envision representing ASHT as a board member? (Limit 100 words)

21. Please include a short biography of no more than 50 words – where you live, work, etc. (Only the first 50 words of your essay will be posted for members to view.)

22. You may include up to 8 bullet points (no more than 100 words total) of information about your career, leadership and volunteer experience you feel is valuable, e.g. contributions to hand therapy, relevant jobs, community involvement, leadership experience etc. This is not required, but encouraged. (Only the first 100 words will be posted for members to view.)

23. Please provide a brief description of your experience and qualifications regarding financial management and training. This will be displayed for members to view when voting.

BOARD MEMBER COMMITMENT FORM

Board Member Commitment Form: Vice President

If elected to the position of Vice President of the American Society of Hand Therapists, I understand I will be required to serve a four-year commitment in order to benefit from and share in succession planning. The four-year term includes one year each of Vice President, President-Elect, President and Immediate Past President.

Board Member Commitment Form: Secretary/Treasurer-Elect

If elected to the position of Secretary/Treasurer-Elect of the American Society of Hand Therapists, I understand I will be required to serve a two-year term in order to benefit from and share in succession planning. The two-year term includes one year as Secretary/Treasurer-Elect, and one year as Secretary/Treasurer.

Board Member Commitment Form: Board Member-at-Large

If elected to the position of Board Member-at-Large (BMAL) of the American Society of Hand Therapists, I understand I will be required to serve a two-year term in order to benefit from and share in succession planning. The two-year term includes one year as “junior” BMAL, and one year as “senior” BMAL.

Exceptions to this rule will be considered for extenuating circumstances, such as outside obligations, sickness or other circumstances where board members find themselves unable to fully complete their terms of office.

Participation in Meetings and Conference Calls

I will review all information and materials received in connection with board business.
I will prepare for, attend and actively participate in
- monthly board conference calls
- one on-site board meeting (Summer)
- an on-site board meeting held in conjunction with the ASHT Annual Meeting (September/October)
I will serve or assist on committees and be available to members, other leaders and staff.

Fundraising
I will support the goal of 100 percent board member participation in fundraising through an annual donation to the ASHT Vision Fund, supporting ASHT's strategic initiatives in education, advocacy, research and clinical standards. (The suggested minimum amount is $100 per year.)

Parent Organization Membership
I will maintain membership in my respective parent organizations (AOTA or APTA).

Ongoing Communication
I will respond in a timely, professional manner to all board-related communications, including those from ASHT staff.

Code of Conduct
I will abide by the ASHT Board Member Code of Conduct.

Time Commitment
The time commitment varies according to board position, but is typically 5-15 hours per month in the first year of service.

As a candidate for the Board of Directors of the American Society of Hand Therapists, I attest I understand the roles and responsibilities involved, and have the time and availability to serve the society in this capacity.

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