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Get Involved
The Nevada AAP is almost entirely run by members who volunteer their time and talents resulting in improved pediatric outcomes in Nevada and leadership experience for the volunteer. Serving on the Chapter Board may qualify AAP members for national leadership.
Nevada AAP Elections
Apply for the 2021 - 2022 Nevada AAP Executive Committee
The Nevada AAP current Bylaws (complete document further on this page), state that the general management of the Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics shall be vested in a Executive Committee. The Executive Committee consists of the President, the Vice President, Immediate Past President, Secretary/Treasurer, and the Chapter Executive Director (ex-officio member).
For the 2021 - 2022 Executive Committee, our current Vice President Vanessa Slots, MD, FAAP will rise to the role of President and our current President Pam Greenspon, MD, FAAP, will serve as Immediate Past President.
VICE PRESIDENT and SECRETARY/TREASURER
All members of the Nevada AAP are encouraged to consider running for Vice President or Secretary/Treasurer for the 2-year 2021/2022 term. In addition to reviewing the duties of each position which are detailed in the Chapter Bylaws (further on this page), interested candidates may request an informational interview with current members of the Executive Committee by emailing NevadaChapterAAP@gmail.com.
Applications Due September 15, 2020
To apply to run for Vice President or Secretary/Treasurer, email a brief bio and position statement to NevadaChapterAAP@gmail.com. You can view many examples of current national leadership bios and position statements in the AAP 2020 Election Guide.
Timeline
September 15, 2020: Nominations/Applications Due
October 24, 2020: Candidates for Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer invited to give brief presentations at virtual annual meting
November 2020: Membership Elections for Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer
New Board Starts Jan 15, 2021 (2-Year Term)
Committees
Committee Directors
Do you want to get involved but aren't ready for a role on the Executive Committee? Consider applying to be the director of a committee!
In addition to these, Nevada AAP Chapter Members are invited to propose additional committees focused on a pediatric issue they are passionate about.
Disaster Preparedness and Response Contact
Diversity and Inclusion Champion
Gun Violence Prevention Advocate
Hearing Detection and Intervention
Osteopathic Pediatrics and Pediatricians Chapter Liaison
Payer Advocacy Advisory Committee
Leadership Roles
The Nevada AAP Executive Committee appoints Committee Directors based on Chapter goals and volunteer interest. No need to wait for our biennial elections; chapter members may apply to fill open Committee Director seats at any time by emailing a statement of interest to NevadaChapterAAP@gmail.com.
Current Board members are welcome to reapply for their current board seat or explore a new role that interests them. The new Executive Committee will confirm 2021/2022 board leadership roles after the new term begins on January 15, 2021.
Board of Directors Leadership Policy
Reasonable Expectations for Busy Pediatricians
Our Board of Directors Leadership Policy is designed to accommodate the busy work lives of our Board of Directors.
Current Chapter Bylaws
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