President – Elect

ASCLS -ID PRESIDENT-ELECT POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. Purpose

•  shall, during his/her term of office, familiarize himself/herself with the duties which shall evolve upon him/her as President. 

2. Term of Office

•  1 year with 1 year as president and 1 year as past-president

3. Qualifications

• ASCLS Professional and Emeritus membership
• Recommended experience: Knowledge of organization (previous office or committee work), ability to delegate

4. Duties

• He/she shall be a member of the Awards & Scholarship Committee of this Society.
• shall be vice chairperson of the Board of Directors and in the absence of the president shall act as chief executive of this Society.
• He/She shall be a member of the Presidents Council, House of Delegates, and Regional Council of Region VIII of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

5. Expectations

• Meeting Attendance: Attend State, Regional, and National meetings as possible
• Deadlines: As determined by ASCLS or activities
• Average time commitment: Significant and variable
• Travel: Board meetings and conventions
• Financial considerations: Convention attendance

6. Resources

• Mentors: President, Board members, and National office
• Materials: Computer, stationery
• Helpful Hints and Suggestions: Learn to delegate and stay in constant communications with Board members and Committee Chairs

7. Benefits

• Contributions to the profession: Provide leadership and direction for society
• Skills developed and enhanced: Improved delegation and teamwork skills
• Contacts/Networking opportunities: Board meetings and membership as well as Regional and National contacts