We Need YOU! Social Workers Sought for the NASW-Michigan Board of Directors
Friday, March 1, 2024
The nomination period for the 2024 NASW-Michigan Chapter Board of Directors is now open for submissions! NASW-Michigan Leadership oversees Chapter programming, develops local and state-wide initiatives, and informs the overall direction of the Chapter and in turn the broader future of social work in Michigan. Nominations are being accepted through March 31, 2024. Our Chapter is filled with social workers from various parts of the state, who work in a variety of capacities and bring with them different talents, interests, values and cultural backgrounds. What unites us is being a member of the social work profession and our common foundation of our social work values. Our Board brings the input and ideas of our social work community back to our statewide leadership team.
 Below are the positions opening in 2024:
First Vice President (Policy) (3 year term - Executive Committee Member) Region 6 Representative (3 year term) (Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Shiawassee counties) Region 7 Representative (3 year term) (Genessee, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, St Clair, Tuscola counties) Region 10 Representative (3 year term) (Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw counties) Region 11 Representative (3 year term) (Wayne county) BSW Student Rep (1 year term) MSW Student Rep (1 year term) Member-At-Large (1 year term)
Read more about the position descriptions, our mission, and the organizational strategic plan by clicking below: NASW-Michigan and the social work profession need your involvement! By applying for the Board you will: Help advance and strengthen the social work profession through state and national efforts Provide critical guidance on Chapter strategic planning (including helping influence policy and programmatic decisions) Become a visible presence for the social work community in your region and expand your network with social workers all across the state Expand your social work skillset through opportunities to engage in statewide webinars, workshops, and conferences Connect with NASW-Michigan staff and volunteers
The NASW-Michigan Board of Directors is composed of 19 Board members who are elected by our Chapter membership. All Board members serve 3 year terms with the exception of the Member-At-Large and BSW and MSW student representatives, who hold one year terms. Board terms follow the Chapter fiscal year which begins July 1 and ends June 30 each year. If you are interested in applying please click here. Applications deadline: March 31, 2024. The 2024 NASW-Michigan Chapter election will run from May 1 - May 19, 2024. All candidates will be notified of election results by June 1, with new officers beginning their positions July 1.
Board of Directors minimum time commitments: The NASW-Michigan Board of Directors currently meets every other month on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm (virtually) Executive Committee members additionally meet once a month (prior to the Board meeting) - Executive Committee includes: President, President-Elect, First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Secretary
Special committee meetings as assigned Board member may be asked to represent the Chapter at various events or help facilitate committees/workgroups
Board Applicant Checklist (please make sure to have these ready when applying for any of the open positions): NASW membership number (Please call 800-742-4089 if you need assistance) Goal statement (This will appear on the election ballot to help members select candidates. Two paragraph maximum -- Please include why you are interested in running for the specific position and your goals should you be elected ) Candidate headshot
2024 Board Application: https://forms.gle/6aviMDJbrzJirWWx8 Please email dbreijak.naswmi@socialworkers.org if you have questions or would like to know more about any of the specific positions.
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