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Ohio Recreational Therapy Association
Join the 2027-2028 ORTA Board of Directors and help us continue our mission in the state of Ohio and the field of TR!
It's that time of year, Elections for the 2027-2028 term are here! The future of our state organization, and the advancement of the field of TR in the state of Ohio, is dependent on the participation of our members at the board level of this organization. The typical time commitment of a board member is only about two hours a month (a one hour board meeting and up to one additional hour a month pending the needs of the organization/upcoming events). Self-nominations for our open positions will need to be submitted between October 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026. The election will run November 1, 2026, through November 15, 2026, with the results being announced by the end of November. Winners will be asked to attend a combined board meeting in December with term beginning January 1st. |
Benefits of board participation:
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Nomination Criteria:
The following positions are up for election: PRESIDENT-ELECT: The President-Elect shall act in place of the President in their absence or disability and shall perform such other duties as the President or Board of Directors may designate. The President-Elect will support the needs of the organization and will support board members and committees of the organization to support future leadership of the organization. The President-Elect will transition to the President role after one year, then to the Past President role for the final year. No prior experience on the board is required. 3-year term SECRETARY: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to be the secretary of all meetings of the Board of Directors and to act as custodian of the minutes of all corporate meetings and proceedings, to keep all other records of the Board of Directors and of the Corporation, to issue such notices as may be required by the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, and to perform such other acts as the President or the Board of Directors may direct. The Secretary will be the primary board member responsible for the ORTA Gmail account. Responsibilities include creating the meeting agenda, taking meeting minutes, responding to emails, and supporting the efforts of the board of directors. 2-year term MEMBER AT LARGER: The Member-at-Large shall be responsible for marketing and advancement of the profession. The Member at Large will support the social media needs of the organization, support creation of the quarterly newsletter, and support the efforts of the board of directors. 2-year term STUDENT MEMBER AT LARGE: The Student Member is the primary liaison to students at colleges and universities within the geographical boundaries of the corporation. The Student Member at Large will support communication between ORTA and The University of Toledo, bring forth student related needs/concerns/interests to the organization, and help lead a minimum of one initiative for the organization. 1 year term
Board of Directors - Nomination Form
Please email the following information to be on the ballot. Nominations must be submitted no later than October 31, 2026, to OhioRTA@gmail.com. Please use 'BOD Nomination- First Name/Last Name' in the subject line. Name of nominee: Name of person nominating (if other than self): Position(s) of interest: Why would you like to join the ORTA Board of Directors, hold the specific position, and/or why are you nominating this person for office? |
