Chapter Elections

The Northland Chapter is continually seeking candidates to run for election to the NLACSM Executive Committee.  Eligibility to run for office requires a candidate must be a member of both the American College of Sports Medicine and the Northland Regional Chapter.

• State and At-Large Representatives

  • The term will begin at the conclusion of the Annual Chapter Meeting in the year following the election
  • Odd numbered years
    • North Dakota State Representative (2 year term)
    • Nebraska State Representative (2 year term)
  • Even numbered years
    • Minnesota State Representative (2 year term)
    • South Dakota State Representative (2 year term)
    • At-Large Representative (2 year term)

• Student Research and Activities Director

  • 2 year term, limited to two consecutive term limits
  • Elected in odd numbered years
  • The term will begin at the conclusion of the Annual Chapter Meeting in the year following the election

• Representative to ACSM's National Student Affairs Committee

  • Term is 2 consecutive annual ACSM meetings
  • The student (undergraduate or graduate) must be enrolled at least half time at the time of election and can fulfill an elected term after graduation
  • National and Northland regional ACSM memberships are required

• President-Elect

  • 3 year term, in which the candidate will serve one year as President-Elect, President, and Past President, respectively.
  • Previous NLACSM Executive Committee experience preferred
  • The term will begin at the conclusion of the Annual Chapter Meeting in the year following the election

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are interested in running for election/re-election, please contact the chapter office via email at northland.chapter.acsm@gmail.com to declare your candidacy by 11:59pm, October 15.

We kindly ask that you please submit a single Word document that includes:

1. A brief biographical sketch (250 words or less, written in third person)

2. A head shot to be displayed on the online ballot

3. 1-2 paragraphs explaining why you would like the ____ position (insert position you are applying for)

4. Format - Times New Roman font, size 12, single-spaced, written in third person