As specified in our bylaws, the time has come once again to elect a president and secretary-treasurer for AARHMS. Please send nominations or self-nominations via email to the current secretary-treasurer, Miguel Gomez, mgomez1 AT dayton DOT edu. The Deadline for Submissions is 31 April 2021.

The description of official duties for both posts are below.

Duties of the President shall include but need not be limited to the following:

i. represent the Academy faithfully;

ii. work directly with the Secretary-Treasurer in matters related to the Academy;

iii. appoint individuals to serve as conference organizer, communications officer,

book review editor, at-large members of the Executive Council, and any other

such role required for the Academy’s proper functioning;

iv. report yearly to the membership on the activities of the Executive Council;

v. serve on the Executive Council for one term after serving as President.

Duties of the Secretary-Treasurer shall include but need not be limited to the

following:

i. oversee the maintenance of the membership records;

ii. determine the times for sending notices and reminders of dues payments;

iii. under the direction of the Executive Council, establish and oversee the

internal financial procedures of the Academy in accord with best financial

practices;

iv. collect and record contributions and thank the donors;

v. keep the financial records of the Academy, receiving and depositing dues and

other income and disbursing funds as directed by the Executive Council;

vi. make the financial records of the Academy available for an annual audit or

review as determined by the Executive Council;

vii. keep current the Academy’s listing in various directories and guides to grants

and prizes;

viii. in consultation with the President, organize meetings of the Executive Council

and keep the minutes;

ix. assist the President in the preparation of an annual report to the membership