Application to Run for the Board of Directors

We are presently seeking applications for candidates for election to the Board of Directors of ACHE. The future of hypnotherapy depends on organizations which genuinely uphold meaningful standards in our field and provide a proper structure for students to learn our wonderful discipline, and to practice it competently and in freedom. These are the goals of ACHE. So, if you believe in these goals, and want the competent and ethical practice of hypnotherapy to be available for society in the future, please consider being a candidate in this election.

The Board of Directors is responsible for goal-setting, decision-making and ensuring that ACHE’s purposes and codes of governance are adhered to. Board members need to be both passionate and loyal in serving the organization on behalf of its members. It is not necessary to have previous experience in non-profit corporations, since guidance and support is available from existing Board members, as only a portion of the seats on the Board are available at each election so that experience and knowledge can be passed on. Of course, any skills and experience you may have that can benefit ACHE will be warmly welcomed.
Serving as a member of the Board is on a voluntary basis, members are unpaid for their work in accordance with regulations governing 501 corporations. Board members are not required to undertake bureaucratic and administrative tasks, but to provide oversight and guidance principally by participating in the monthly online meetings of the Board, which involves some reading of specific documents and giving feedback. Some participation in committee work may also arise, depending on a Board member’s available time and willingness to volunteer.

Candidates need to be current members of ACHE, and to have been members in good standing for the previous two years. Candidates need to provide details of two “supporters”, also current members of ACHE who have been members in good standing for the previous two years, who are willing to endorse and support the application for candidacy. Election to the Board is for a term of two years, after which a Board member is eligible to seek candidacy again for election for one further term of two years.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDACY APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1.   Applicant fills in their own details on page 2
2.   Applicant provides details of first supporter on page 3
3.   Applicant provides details of second supporter on page 3
4.   Applicant writes resume on page 4

5.   Applicant sends to ACHE email: hypnotistexaminers@gmail.com

Note to Applicant: If you do not have an e-signature facility, just type your name in the signature line of the downloaded document and your email address will verify your signature.

APPLICATION FORM FOR CANDIDACY
FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF HYPNOTIST EXAMINERS (ACHE)

APRIL 2023

Any current Member of the ACHE, who has been a member in good standing for the previous two years, is eligible for candidacy for election to the Board of Directors of the ACHE. Each application for candidacy must be supported by two supporters, each of whom must also be a current Member of ACHE who has been a member in good standing for the previous two years.

The closing date for applications is May 5, 2023. Details of the candidates, (together with information about each candidate) will be sent by email to all current members, along with ballot forms and information on voting procedure. All current members are able to vote in the election. The final date for voting is Thursday, June 1, 2023.

1. Name of Applicant …………………………………………….………………
Membership No ………………………
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Email address…………………………………………………………………….
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I apply for acceptance as a candidate in the election:
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2. Name of First Supporter…………………………………………….………..
Membership No ……………………….
Mailing Address……………………………………………………………………
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3. Name of Second Supporter…………………………………….……………
Membership No …………………………
Mailing Address ……………………………………………………………………
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PLEASE NOTE: YOUR SUPPORTERS WILL BE CONTACTED TO VERIFY THEIR SUPPORT. WITHOUT THEIR VERIFICATION, YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT PROCEED.

4. Please type below your résumé (maximum 250 words) in support of your application for candidacy. The information in the résumé must be accurate and not omit important relevant facts; personal attacks on others and inaccurate information are not permitted and may result in the application being disqualified. In addition, please add a list of your membership of all relevant organizations. Any potential conflicts of interest, for example, employment or other connection with a competing organization, need to be disclosed on this form. If the applicant is in any doubt about potential conflicts of interest this should be made known to the ACHE office. If the Board is made aware of such a conflict, this will be discussed with the applicant before making a ruling on whether the application can proceed.

Information about each candidate will be circulated to all members with the ballot form. This is the only form of “campaigning” permitted – other contacts with members, in respect of this election, may result in the candidate being disqualified.

Thank you for considering this request and your continued support for ACHE.

Sincerely,
John Butler
Executive Director
American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
619-280-7200