The New York School Public Relations Association is announcing a call for candidates for its executive board. There are three positions on the executive board up for election for two-year terms beginning May 1, 2019. The positions are: Vice President/President Elect, Treasurer and Secretary. Information about our current officers can be found here.

Contact Adrienne Leon, APR,  at adrienne.leon@neric.org or 518-464-3960 with questions.

Should you decide to become a candidate for one of these positions, please send your name, position sought, headshot and a brief bio to Monica Lester, Communications Coordinator, by March 27, 2019, at monica.lester@nyspra.org.

The election will occur by online balloting between April 8-12, 2019.

All terms will run from May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2021. Open positions include:

Vice President/President Elect – Performs all duties of the President in the event of the inability of the president to act; assists with the membership function; and assumes the office of president (2-year term) following completion of a term as president-elect (2-year term). Collaborates as an administrator for NYSPRA’s Facebook page and discussion group. S/he shall attend NYSPRA meetings, events and conference whenever possible. S/he shall be a member of the National School Public Relations Association. Remains on the board for two years after serving as president in the role of immediate past president.

Treasurer – Keeps cash flow records using the fiscal year set by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA); prepares/provides any financial statements required by NSPRA and upon request of the Executive Board or membership; files appropriate information to IRS; receives and deposits revenues and disburse Chapter funds as approved by the president. The treasurer also handles financial duties related to the annual communications contest, conference and membership drive (i.e., collects all fees/dues; issues invoices for purchase orders; disburses funds for services). S/he shall attend NYSPRA meetings, events and conference whenever possible. S/he shall be a member of the National School Public Relations Association.

Secretary – Records and distributes meeting minutes; keeps records of meetings and may assist in handling Chapter correspondence and serves as a back-up administrator for NYSPRA’s Facebook page and discussion group. S/he shall attend NYSPRA meetings, events and conference whenever possible. S/he shall be a member of the National School Public Relations Association.