Phi Lambda Sigma Elections
Would you like to serve the Society? Read below for all the resources and information you need on PLS national elections!
Board Committee Chair and Vice Chair Applications:
Applications for Committee Chair and Vice Chair are open for the following committees:
- Awards Committee
- Chapter Development Committee
- International Affairs Committee
- Member Engagement Committee
- Programming Committee
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
- Contact information
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
- Respond to the following prompts, recommended 250 words or less each:
- What inspired you to apply for a leadership role on a Phi Lambda Sigma Board Committee?
- How, specifically, do you envision leading the committee(s) to which you are applying?
- What is 1 goal or achievement that you hope to see the committee(s) accomplish during your time leading the committee?
- What strengths do you bring to this role and how would you mitigate your areas for improvement
- Description of past & current committee and leadership experience:
- 1) Current and previous roles served within Phi Lambda Sigma (locally, regionally, and/or internationally) including dates of service.
- 2) Describe your current and previous Committee leadership roles outside of Phi Lambda Sigma. Please include brief description of committee structure, charges and/or accomplishments, and dates of service.
- 3) Briefly describe your additional active professional service, committee, or leadership commitments outside of Phi Lambda Sigma that are anticipated for the 2024-2025 year.
- Headshot
- We are gathering demographic information to ensure outreach to individuals from diverse backgrounds. The data collected will be used in advancing our efforts to address and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the criteria for membership selection and the overall culture of the Society. Answering these questions is strictly voluntary and entirely at your discretion.
- We acknowledge that the information provided in your responses is confidential and may include personal experiences. As a society, we are committed to maintaining the privacy of this information. Your answers will not be disclosed to individuals outside of the individual(s) responsible for evaluating your candidacy. The only information that may be released is your response to the social media promotion and headshot, but this will occur only if you are selected as a chairperson or vice-chairperson.
- Meet the Candidates Webinar – March 2024 date to be determined
- House of Delegates – April 13th, 2024 12 PM – 3 PM ET
- Two minute speech required
- Board Retreat – 6/6/2024 – 6/9/2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah
January 26th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
Treasurer Application
Phi Lambda Sigma is looking for highly interested candidates to lead our Society in tangible ways that will advance the work of the committees, the organization, and our profession.
The Society has a wonderful think tank of persons with great ideas for our Society and our profession. In addition to the continued development of innovative ideas, we are looking for persons of action to help turn these ideas into reality.
In an effort to allow our members more opportunities to serve on the international level, we are opening a formal application process for the appointed role of Treasurer.
The Treasurer position is a 2-year term. Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, leading monthly meetings
- Attend and report on finances monthly at BoD meetings
- Remain in close email communication with PLS staff and the rest of the BoD (i.e., emails checked daily)
Desired qualifications:
- Committee leadership and/or nonprofit Board of Directors experience (within PLS preferred)
- Experience working in nonprofit financial management and/or operations
- Experience with budgeting, investments, accounting practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
In addition, it is important to note that the Treasurer is not eligible to receive Awards that are funded and chosen by PLS Awards Committee, due to an unavoidable conflict of interest.
Your answers will be assessed using a standardized rubric, ensuring alignment with the mission and values of PLS and the requirements for the position. Responses should be concise, recommended ~250 words or less.
- Please describe your experience with budgeting, accounting, and investment management. Please highlight experiences within Phi Lambda Sigma and/or in other nonprofit organizations.
- Please describe your past experience leading committee(s) within or outside of Phi Lambda Sigma. If outside of PLS, please include brief description of committee structure, charges and/or accomplishments, and dates of service.
- What is 1 goal or achievement that you hope to see the Finance Committee accomplish during your time leading the committee?
- What strengths do you bring to this role and how would you mitigate your areas for improvement?
Uploads:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Preferred Headshot
March 29th at 11:59pm PT
Please contact Board President-Elect, Dr. Caroline Ko (caroline_ko@philambdasigma.org) with any questions related to the application process.
Board of Directors Applications:
- President Elect (filled by PLS alumni or faculty; 1 open position)
- Board Member-at-Large (filled by collegiate members; 2 open positions)
- Speaker of the House (filled by collegiate members; 1 open position
Information on position responsibilities, opportunities, and time commitment can be found here.
- Contact information
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
- Letter of intent (PDF; max of 500 words)
- Consider addressing the following prompts:
- What are your goals in the position you are applying for?
- Describe your experience in Phi Lambda Sigma and what the organization means to you.
- What are your visions for the future of pharmacy?
- In what ways do you demonstrate professionalism and leadership in the field of pharmacy?
- Consider addressing the following prompts:
- Headshot
- Information for promotional social media post (Phi Lambda Sigma will create an informational post to be shared on social media platforms to promote you as a candidate)
- Hometown, pharmacy school, graduation year, fun fact, what encouraged you to run for a Board position (max: 50 words)
- Two minute speech given at the House of Delegates
- Please click here to read an important message from the Nominating Committee on the new application process.
January 26th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
Regional Liaison Applications:
- Contact information
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
- Letter of intent (PDF; max of 500 words)
- Consider addressing the following prompts:
- What are your goals in the position of Regional Liaison?
- Describe your experience in Phi Lambda Sigma and what the organization means to you.
- What are your visions for the future of pharmacy?
- In what ways do you demonstrate professionalism and leadership in the field of pharmacy?
- Consider addressing the following prompts:
- Headshot
April 5th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
Meet the Board of Directors Webinar
Want to learn more about the positions from the Board of Directors? Check out the recording of the “2023 Meet The NEC Webinar” that took place via Zoom on March 7, 2023 at 7 PM ET.
Disclaimer: Video from the 2022-2023 Board of Directors; however, the position descriptions are the same for the 2024-2025 Board Year.
