Stroke-ISIG 2024 Call for Nominations is Now CLOSED
An Election Ballot was sent to each Storke-ISIG member in good standing via Survey Monkey.
Welcome to the incoming Stroke-ISIG Executive Committee Officers effective at the 2024 ACRM Annual Fall Conference in Dallas, TX
Chair
Member-at-Large
Elena V. Donoso Brown, PhD, OTR/L
Julie Lynn Schwertfeger, PhD, DPT, MBA, CBIST, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Nomination Procedure – Now Closed
All candidates must be or become an active ACRM member in good standing and current member of Stroke-ISIG. All nominations should be emailed to Veronica Rowe, MS(R), CBIST, FNAP, PhD, OTR/L Stroke-ISIG Past Chair and Nominating Committee Chair, to include the following:
- The Officer position for which the candidate is nominated
- The name of the candidate, with credentials
- Candidate’s title and affiliation
- Candidate’s CV
CRITERIA FOR STROKE-ISIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Active ACRM member in good standing and member of Stoke-ISIG
- Knowledgeable about and supportive of the ACRM & Stroke-ISIG mission and objectives
- Demonstrate a special commitment to ACRM & Stroke-ISIG through tenure of membership and participation in the organization.
- Ability to accomplish tasks on schedule and to work effectively with other people
- Understand and agree to the necessary commitment of time and community activities
The successful officers will assume their positions during the Stroke-ISIG Business Meeting which occurs during the 101st ACRM Annual Fall Conference on 31 October – 3 November in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole, following notification and confirmation of acceptance.
Open Position Roles & Responsibilities
The person elected as the Stroke-ISIG Membership Officer will serve two years as the Membership Officer. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the treasurer and nominating committee and voted upon by the general membership. You will be required to attend monthly Stroke ISIG Leadership meetings as well as the ACRM Annual Conference
Chair-Elect
Responsibilities:
The Chair-Elect shall act to obtain the greatest possible acquaintanceship with the affairs and membership of the Stroke -ISIG so as to effectively and efficiently fulfill the office of Chair upon his/her succession. The Chair-Elect will coordinate with the Secretary and National Office to identify and recognize persons (as appropriate) in the Stroke-ISIG anniversaries (e.g. appreciation certificates or publication in Stroke Matters).
The Chair-Elect will also serve as Chair of the Stroke-ISIG Nominating Committee. The Chair-Elect shall preside at general or business meetings in the absence of the Chair and shall succeed to the office of the Chair in the event of removal of the Chair for reasons stated within the Rules of Governance.
Term:
The Chair-Elect holds office for two (2) years. At the end of his/her term, the Chair – Elect will automatically assume the Chair position for two years at the conclusion of the annual business meeting.
Secretary
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the ACRM representative assigned to the committee, the Secretary shall maintain a correct and permanent record of the meetings and transactions of the Stroke -ISIG including minutes of all meetings, reports, correspondence by Stroke -ISIG officers, budget, committee and task force reports, list of attendance at annual meetings, and membership records and the like on a centralized data system supported by the ACRM National Office. The secretary will also oversee the minutes of the meeting are being recorded and an attendance sheet circulated or captured including sending minutes to Stroke-ISIG members and the ACRM national office.
The Secretary will assume responsibility for reviewing and preserving the Stroke-ISIG Rules of Governance with regard to legality, integrity, and consistency within itself and with the existing by-laws of the ACRM and preparation of modifications in appropriate form for the membership’s input and approval.
Term:
Holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the secretary and nominating committee and voted upon by the general membership.
Communications Officer
Responsibilities:
The Communication Officer will lead and appoint members to the Media and Marketing Committee to assist with communication using print, electronic, website, and social media and other strategic initiatives. The Communications Officer will assume the role of editor of Stroke Matters, the official newsletter of the Stroke-ISIG.
The Communications Officer will be responsible for assuring that the content of Stroke Matters, the official newsletter of the Stroke-ISIG, is reflective of the purpose of the Stroke-ISIG and consistent with professional standards for periodical literature as well as assuring the timely distribution of Stroke Matters on a bi-annual basis.
The Communications Officer in coordination with the ACRM National Office will be responsible for assuring that the content of the Stroke-ISIG portion of the ACRM website is up to date and reflective of the mission and activities of the Stroke-ISIG. Additionally the Communications Officer in coordination with the ACRM National Office will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of communication using social media, as deemed necessary by the Stroke-ISIG membership. Finally, the Communications Officer in coordination with the ACRM National Office and Stroke-ISIG Executive Committee will evaluate and respond to dissemination requests for Stroke-ISIG related activities and research. This would include determination of appropriateness of the request and facilitation/coordination.
Term:
The Communications Officer holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the Communications Officer and nominating committee and voted upon by the general membership.
Member at Large
Responsibilities:
The Member-at-Large will be responsible for coordinating the annual Stroke Hot Topics presentation at the Annual Meeting and will provide consultation with the Stroke -ISIG Executive Committee. The second Member-at-Large position will assist with carrying out special projects as assigned and needed by the Stroke ISIG.
Term:
Holds office for two (2) years. This position can be extended for two (2) optional two-year terms if agreed upon by the Member-at-Large and nominating committee and voted upon by the general membership. There will be two Member-at-Large positions.
