ASB IS BUILT ON COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS

Since 1937, the Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) has supported its members in research and education, using knowledge to solve biological problems, and preserving biological resources. ASB provides a crucial step in the STEM-Student Pipeline, giving seasoned researchers a venue to share their knowledge and a place for upcoming biologists, who will proceed to advanced degrees and careers in academia and industry, their first experience presenting science. We provide a friendly space to receive feedback, learn about job and graduate school opportunities, and meet experts in the field.
 
However, ASB is run by volunteers like you and we need your help in finding nominees for several ASB elected officer positions. Several positions are open for the 2024 election cycle. Please take a moment to nominate a colleague (or yourself) that you believe will be able to commit time and energy to helping ASB uphold its mission in the coming years.
 
If you want to know more about what it means to be an ASB officer or committee member, please contact us directly at info@sebiologists.org or contact one of our officers. 
 
Below you will find descriptions of each open position, along with text boxes in which to enter the name(s) of nominee(s). All nominees will be contacted and must agree to be considered before their name can be included on the electronic ballot for spring elections.

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* Nominations for ASB President-Elect (2024-2025) 
At the conclusion of the current President’s term, the President-Elect shall become President for a 2-year term (2025)

The President-Elect is key to the continuity of ASB leadership. During the term as President-Elect, this individual, with help from the President and Past-President, will learn how to run the Association. Ideally, the person will have already served on the ASB Executive Committee to have gained a basic understanding about how the ASB functions.  The President-Elect works with the President and Vice President to conduct the business of the Association, managing duties assigned by the president. The President=Elect's duties are similar to and may be divided between or shared with the Vice President.

This individual will be expected to take part in regular virtual Executive Committee meetings throughout the year as well as in-person meetings on the first and last day of the annual ASB conference, the annual Members Meeting that occurs during the conference, and the fall Executive Committee meeting.

The President-Elect serves one term before assuming the Presidency for two years and the Past-President role for one year. 

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* Nominations for ASB Vice President (2024-2025)

This individual is key to the daily business of ASB and ideally, the person will have already served on the ASB Executive Committee to have gained a basic understanding of how ASB functions. The VP position is an opportunity for both the individual and the association to determine interest in the position of presidency.

Some typical duties of the Vice President include updating the code of conduct with the guidance of legal counsel and serving as a point of contact for violations of the code of conduct; identifying and recruiting featured institutions, patrons, and exhibitors; identifying and scheduling plenary speakers; filling committee positions; maintaining and updating the leadership guide; and running executive committee meetings in the absence of the president.

This individual will be expected to take part in regular virtual Executive Committee meetings throughout the year as well as in-person meetings on the first and last day of the annual ASB conference, the annual Members Meeting that occurs during the conference, and the fall Executive Committee meeting.

The Vice President will serve a one-year term.

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* Nominations for ASB Secretary (2024-2027)

The ASB Secretary is a voting member of the Executive Committee (EC) and is therefore a very active and vital position in the Association. 

​The ASB Secretary schedules and keeps records of the meetings of the Association and of the Executive Committee; works with the president to prepare the agenda and any materials required for regular EC meetings, the member’s meeting, and other EC business at the annual meeting; works with the Archives office to maintain a permanent record of the Association’s business, motions carried, and changes to the Constitution and Bylaws; and facilitates communication of ASB business with the membership.

This individual will be expected to take part in regular virtual Executive Committee meetings throughout the year as well as in-person meetings on the first and last day of the annual ASB conference, the annual Members Meeting that occurs during the conference, and the fall Executive Committee meeting.

The ASB Secretary serves a three-year term. 

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* Nominations for ASB Associate Treasurer (2024-2027)
At the conclusion of the Treasurer's 3-year term, the Associate Treasurer shall become Treasurer (2027)

The Associate Treasurer is a voting member of the Executive Committee and works with the Treasurer with the intention of taking the Treasurer's position at the end of the term.

During the Associate Treasurer's term, this individual supports the office of the Treasurer; serves as co-signatory on all accounts; chairs the Finance Committee; and provides oversight regarding the actions of the Treasurer.

This individual will be expected to take part in regular virtual Executive Committee meetings throughout the year as well as in-person meetings on the first and last day of the annual ASB conference, the annual Members Meeting that occurs during the conference, and the fall Executive Committee meeting.

The ASB Associate Treasurer serves a three-year term. 

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* Nominations for ASB Member-at-Large (2024-2027)

Members-at-Large represent the interests of the members of the Association on the Executive Committee, propose and vote on motions, and help the society continue its mission. They also gain a solid understanding of how the Association functions.

Members-at-Large fill roles as assigned by the Executive Committee, which may include maintaining lists of potential speakers, featured institutions, and meeting and social venues; scheduling and/or leading events at the meeting; creating content for social media, the ASB website, and other publications; serving as liaisons to committees, affiliates, featured institutions, and local contributors; and filling vacant committee, moderator, and judge roles if needed.

These individuals will be expected to take part in regular virtual Executive Committee meetings throughout the year as well as in-person meetings on the first and last day of the annual ASB conference, the annual Members Meeting that occurs during the conference, and the fall Executive Committee meeting.

We have two open Member-at-Large positions, each of which would serve a three-year term.

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