The Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association is now accepting nominations for leaders to join in advancing the Mission Vision, and Role of CGNA. CGNA Board Members are responsible for setting the organization’s direction, ensuring necessary resources and providing expertise.
If you or someone you know may be interested in a leadership position with CGNA, please see the details and links below for nominations.
Positions will be elected at the Annual General Meeting in May 2021:
- President-Elect
- Secretary
- Director of Communications
- Director of Education
- Provincial Directors
- Alberta
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
Nominations Process:
- Nominees must meet these eligibility criteria:
- A member of CGNA, in good standing, for at least TWO years
- Demonstrate commitment to CGNA
- Possess skills related to their potential office
- Nominees to the position of director representing a provincial gerontological nursing association must meet these additional eligibility criteria:
- Hold a position on the executive or board of directors of the provincial gerontological nursing association of which they are a conjoin member (preferably an executive position such as the president)
- Commit to regular and timely communication between the CGNA Board of Directors and the provincial association of which they are a member, about issues of relevance to CGNA
- The Nominating Committee confirms that the nominee meets the eligibility criteria
- The nominee forwards a digital photograph to be included in the spring newsletter, along with a brief written summary (maximum 250 words) with background information and the nominee’s reason for seeking the position.
- The slate of candidates will be introduced in the Spring Newsletter and at the AGM
Please see "Documents & Forms" below for the nomination form.
All nominations should be forwarded to the Nominating Committee Chair, Mollie Cole, CGNA Past President via email at past-president@cgna.net by April 12, 2021 at 5:00PM Eastern time.