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2009 Election: Call for Nominations

Nomonations for the 2009 election are now open. Candidate Profiles and ballots for the office of President-Elect, Director-at-Large, and Secretary/Treasurer will be available in February. If you are interested in running for office (and AEIRS strongly encourages members to run and to serve) or if you know someone you think would be an ideal candidate, please complete the Declaration of Nomination form below. Continue to check this section for more information.

Nominations Committee

Jeff Killion, Chair
940-397-4679
jeff.killion@mwsu.edu

Lisa Bartenhagen
402-559-4236
labarten@unmc.edu

Linda Pearson
918-635-3312
lpearson@carlalbert.edu

Cy Whaley
267-341-3566
cwhaley@holyfamily.edu

Duties

The following are the duties that people elected to the following positions are responsible for.

  • PRESIDENT-ELECT
    • The President-Elect assumes the office of President at the annual business meeting, one year post-election. The President-Elect will use this year in office as a period of self-education in all matters relating to the association.
    • The President-Elect will:
      • perform all the duties of the President in the case of absence or inability to act
      • attend all Board meetings of the association
      • acquire a thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures of the association
      • prepare committee appointments and present for Board approval at the annual meeting
      • evaluate the needs of the association and be prepared to institute new measures to enhance the progress of the association
      • become familiar with parliamentary procedure
      • serve as the advocate to the Publications Committee
      • serve as advocate under direction of the President
      • request financial support through contributions from associated groups and companies to be used for: educational sessions, food or social functions, door prizes, educational materials/supplies, etc.
      • ensure that the President sends thank-you letters to all sponsors
      • provide sponsor recognition throughout the annual meeting.
  • DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
    • The Director-at-Large will:
      • attend and provide input to discussion at all meetings of the Board and annual meeting
      • assist in the operation of the AEIRS in all responsibilities of the Board
      • serve on standing and/or ad-hoc committees as appointed by the President
      • serve on the annual meeting committee as a member or chair
      • become familiar with the AEIRS bylaws and the procedure manual
      • serve as a resource person for the membership
      • provide leadership and direction toward the accomplishment of the AEIRS goals and objectives
      • communicate with the AEIRS Board and membership in a timely fashion.
      • serve as advocate under the direction of the President
  • SECRETARY/TREASURER
    • Immediately upon assuming office will:
      • prepare to record the minutes of the post-Board meeting
      • meet with the outgoing Secretary/Treasurer to obtain all necessary instructions, equipment, etc.
    • Throughout the year will:
      • record and transcribe minutes of association business sessions, meetings of the Board of Directors, and all special meetings of the Board for which a record is desired. Record motions acted upon via electronic mail. Distribute minutes to the Board, obtain appropriate approval from the Board, make any necessary corrections, and distribute the final copy to the Board for approval or correction. Necessary corrections shall be made and the minutes resubmitted to the Board. Once the minutes have been approved, they shall be forwarded to the Executive Secretary for the permanent file.
      • update the annual business meeting rules, obtain approval from the Board, and send to the annual meeting chair for duplication and inclusion in the registration packets
      • oversee the Executive Secretary with the completion of necessary tax forms and provide audits as requested
      • oversee the Executive Secretary with the presentation of the financial report at Board meetings
      • oversee the Executive Secretary to assure financial integrity and stability
      • serve as advocate under the direction of the President
      • Bi-annually record revisions to the Finance Policy Manual, Policy Manual and Strategic Plan
    • During the annual meeting will:
      • Inform membership of the annual meeting rules for the business session
      • be prepared to read the minutes of the last annual meeting, or such parts as may be needed for reference or information
      • be prepared to turn over all correspondence and other records to successor
      • the outgoing Secretary/Treasurer shall be responsible for all the minutes of the annual meeting. The incoming Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for the minutes of the post-Board meeting
      • present financial reports to the membership at the annual business meetings or as otherwise requested
  • PRESIDENT
    • The office of President carries with it the responsibility of upholding the bylaws and policies of the association as outlined. The President will:
      • appoint all appointees, liaisons, committees, ERB Chair and serve as an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee and fellows committee (unless a fellow)
      • uphold all policies and bylaws of the association, carry out the wishes of the membership, instill confidence and respect for the processes of the association, afford every member equal rights to pursue any issue and present these views to the membership
      • maintain constant contact with committees to insure a proper level of performance
      • answer all correspondence promptly
      • prepare in advance of all meetings of the association and be familiar with parliamentary procedure in order to conduct the meetings efficiently. Be equipped with a copy of the bylaws, agenda, and gavel to conduct meetings efficiently
      • contact other associations for joint Board meetings or other special meetings as appropriate
      • write thank-you letters to committee members
      • appoint a parliamentarian and sergeant-at-arms for the annual meeting.
      • forty days prior to the annual meeting, inform all Board members and candidates for office of the time and place for the post-Board meeting
      • write a letter to the JRCERT requesting sponsorship for the honors lecture
      • prepare a President's message for each Newsletter
      • appoint honors chair at Post-Board meeting
      • notify honors lecturer within 30 days of the post Board meeting
      • develop an agenda for each business session of the annual meeting
      • send committee and chair charge descriptions to committee appointees and liaisons from the policy manual
      • present gift of appreciation to outgoing Chair of Board at annual business meeting
  • CHAIR OF THE BOARD
    • The Chair of the Board (immediate past-President) will:
      • call and preside at all Board meetings, serving as Chair
      • assign duties of Board members
      • install officers at the annual meeting
      • develop an agenda for each Board meeting
      • obtain and present the President's plaque to the outgoing President at the final business session during the annual meeting
      • serve as advocate under the direction of the President
      • prepare an agenda and notify the Board members at least 30 days in advance of the mid-year Board meeting
      • select the site and date for the mid-year Board meeting, at the annual meeting, after concurrence of the Board

Declaration of Nomination Form

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2007 Member Survey

The 2007 survey consisted of 12 questions and 193 AEIRS members completed the survey. At the time of the survey there were 521 AEIRS members. The response rate of for this survey was 37%.

Question 1

Should AEIRS continue to hold its annual meeting prior to the ASRT annual meeting in Albuquerque in future years or conduct its annual meeting in conjunction with another professional organization.s meeting?

Response:

63.9% - Prior to the ASRT

32.5% - In conjunction with another professional organization

3.6% - Skipped question

19.4% - Listed comments

Top three themes from comments, in order of frequency:

    1. Economical for opportunity to participate in both meetings (AEIRS and ASRT).

    2. Concerns about holding the meeting in same location (Albuquerque) every year.

    3. Concerns of cost for members flying to Albuquerque.

Question 2

Please identify the conference/meeting of one (or more) professional organizations you would consider attending if AEIRS held its Annual Meeting in conjunction with theirs.

This was an open ended question (67.8 % answered the question, 32.2 % skipped question). Here are the top three themes in order of frequency:

    1. ASRT

    2. RSNA

    3. AHRA

Note: Several mentioned joining up with other educator/student meetings and with other modality specific conferences

Question 3

Should AEIRS add student activities to its annual meeting?

37.8% - Yes

60.6% - No

1.6% - Skipped question

14.9% - Listed comments. Majority of comments were reasons stating why individuals answered yes or no to the question.

Question 4

What types of student activities would you like AEIRS to offer as a regular part of the annual conference? (Mark all that apply)

37.8% answered the question, 62.2% skipped question. Individuals could choose more then one answer and/or list other. Below are answers of the 37.8% in order of frequency:

86.3% - Student educator sessions

58.9% - Student poster competition

53.4% - Student registry bowl

49.3% - Student presentation competition

46.6% - Student writing competition

20.6% - other

Top three themes from other, in order of frequency:

    1.Registry review (for all modalities)

    2.Student internship,

    3.Student forums and activities for networking

Question 5

What are the most valuable services or advantages your AEIRS membership has provided in the past two years?

This was an open ended question (74.6 % answered the question, 25.4 % skipped question). Here are the top three themes in order of frequency:

    1.Networking

    2.CE conferences

    3.Journal and newsletter

Question 6

What member services or advantages should the AEIRS Board of Directors consider adding during the next five years?

This was an open ended question (54.9 % answered the question, 45.1% skipped question). Here are the top three themes in order of frequency:

    1.Online resources . such as:

    • a.Online CE.s, communication (blogs, chat room, discussion board, listserv), and Information sharing (education materials and teaching methodology).

    2.Communication of information . Such as:

    • a. Workshops on accreditation, Increase journal publications, regional meetings, new technology (example: digital imaging), curriculum information, and salary survey.

    3.Resources for new and future imaging educators

Question 7

AEIRS would like to increase vender support for annual meetings and publications. We would like your ideas on which venders should be approached and how.

This was an open ended question (48.2 % answered the question, 51.8% skipped question). Here are the top three themes in order of frequency:

    1.Publishers

    2.Equipment & pharmaceutical vendors (Siemens, GE, Philips, Squibb, Mallinckrodt, etc.)

    3.Education (software, Blackboard, universities & colleges)

Question 8

Do you find the new AEIRS website useful and easy to navigate?

84.1% - Yes

6.8% - No

9.1% - Skipped question

17.2% - Listed comments. Majority of comments were reasons stating why individuals answered yes or no to the question.

Question 9

Are there any websites you feel AEIRS should link its website to that would be useful resources for members?

87.2% - No, the current links are sufficient

12.8% - Yes (please specify) . various sites were listed

Question 10

If any, what new services or areas would you like the AEIRS website to offer?

This was an open ended question (28.4 % answered the question, 71.6% skipped question). Here are the top three themes in order of frequency:

    1.Online resources . such as:

    • a. Online CE.s, communication (blogs, chat room, discussion board, listserv), and Information sharing (education materials and teaching methodology).

    2.Membership directory

    3.Online store

Question 11

For future AEIRS meetings what speaker topics would you like to be included?

This was an open ended question (51.3% answered the question, 48.7% skipped question). Here are the themes in order of frequency:

    1.Digital imaging (CR, DR, MRI, CT, artifacts, dose)

    2.Teaching methodology (online delivery, how to for new educators, teaching techniques, assessment, critical thinking, problem solving, innovative teaching strategies)

    3.Legal issues

    4.Research, grant writing, and publication

    5.Accreditation

    Question 12

    If applicable, in the space below please comment on any areas you feel are important that have not been addressed in this survey that you would like the AEIRS board to consider.

    This was an open ended question (18.7% answered the question, 81.3% skipped question). A wide variety of suggestions were offered. No common themes were presented.