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Call for Nominations

We are soliciting nominations for the elected officer positions of the Society of Sensory Professionals. You are welcome to nominate yourself and/or others for one or more of the positions listed below. Should you require additional information about the society, please visit our About page. Detailed position descriptions are available in the By-laws under "About SSP."

Please submit your nominations to sspnominations@scisoc.org no later than 5:00 p.m., April 22, 2016. We encourage you to check with the individual before nominating them. All nominations will be treated confidentially and the final slate of candidates must be approved by the society’s Executive Committee.

Elected offices for which we are seeking nominations (and brief descriptions of duties):

  • Chair-Elect
    • Coordinate Regional Meetings
    • Sub for Chair when necessary
    • 6 yr. commitment (2 as Chair-Elect, 2 as Chair, 2 as Past Chair/Conference Chair)
  • Secretary
    • Maintain all records of proceedings of SSP
    • Administer and record all voting
  • Treasurer
    • Manage and report on finances of society
    • Prepare annual financial report and approve IRS filing in conjunction with Executive Committee and Headquarters.
  • Chair, Strategic Planning and Nominations
    • Initiate long-term strategy of society with creative solutions and strategic thinking for organization and membership
    • Coordinate nominations and balloting for biennial election of officers.
  • Members-at-Large (three positions)
    • Serve as committee chair when requested including Professional Development, Communications, and Global Outreach Committee.
    • Serve on other committees as requested.

The terms of these offices are two years long, beginning at the biennual conference in October of this year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Suzanne Pecore, Nominating Committee Chair, at suzanne.pecore@gmail.com.

Thank you!
The Nominating Committee
Suzanne Pecore, Gail Vance Civille, Bethia Margoshes, Natalie Stoer