American Psychological Association Division 50
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News Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 - 08:15
Run for an Office in the Society of Addiction Psychology!
The Society of Addiction Psychology (SoAP) is still in need of candidates for the following positions (to be filled in 2021): (1) President-Elect, (2) APA Council Representative, and (3) Treasurer.
If you or someone you know are interested in running for one of these positions, please email Dr. Lauren Hoffman directly at lhoffman1@mgh.harvard.edu. (Please email directly, do not reply to this listserv announcement)
SoAP members and fellows are eligible to run for these open positions. See below for additional information.
President-Elect
Term: Aug. 2021 – July 2024
Recommended minimum professional status: Recommended mid-career status or history of extensive involvement with the division.
This position is a 3-year term. During year 1, you will serve as President-Elect getting oriented to the board activities and responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to participate in various initiatives and contribute to the strategic planning for the division, In Year 2, you will serve as President. You will preside over all in-person and phone board meetings and guides the division in new initiatives. The president performs other duties consistent with the Bylaws, such as appointing committee chairs. The Presidential year ends with an invited Presidential Address at the APA convention. In Year 3, you will serve as Past-President. Your main responsibility is to serve as advisor to the current president.
APA Council Representative
Term: Jan. 2021 – Dec. 2023
Recommended minimum professional status: Recommended established career.
Division 50 has two representatives who represent the division at the APA Council of Representatives meetings. As a council representative, you will observe APA leadership in action. You will serve as a voice for the division in all major policy decisions made by APA. The council meets twice per year (February in Washington DC and August at the APA Convention). Issues are also handled via conference calls and emails throughout the year. You will also serve as part of the SoAP executive board to report ongoing and upcoming APA activities and policies that may affect the division and its membership.
Treasurer
Term: Aug. 2021 – July 2024
Recommended minimum professional status: Recommended mid-career status or history of extensive involvement with the division.
The overarching function of the Treasurer is to manage the financial operations of the organization. Specifically, functions of the treasurer include collecting dues, keeping financial records, managing reimbursements for members and third parties for approved SoAP expenses, preparing annual reports and tax returns, and managing expenses and income from the Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction (CPA) midyear meeting. The Treasurer works directly with the Finance Committee and is a standing member of the CPA organizing committee.
Lauren Hoffman
Chair, SoAP Nominations & Elections
Christian Garcia & Alan Crutchfield
christiangarcia@ufl.edu, dac18h@my.fsu.edu
Student Reps, SoAP Nominations & Elections
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