Beb Cash Award: To recognize physical therapists who have made an outstanding contribution to clinical practice. Any member may nominate another for consideration of this award.
M. Scott Sullivan Leadership Award: To recognize those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their service to the VPTA.
PTA Award: To recognize physical therapist assistants who have made an outstanding contribution to clinical practice and to the physical therapist assistants' development through participation in professional association activities.
If you are interested in running for office, or know anyone who would be well suited for any of these positions, please contact your district nominating chair or the state nominating chair. Contact information is as follows:
A. All officers shall be elected to serve for a two-year term (or until the election and installation of their successors) except the President-Elect who serves a one-year term, prior to assuming the office of President. B. All officers assume their duties at the close of the Annual Meeting at which they were elected. C. Election of officers shall be held at the Chapter's Annual Meeting. D. At the Annual Meeting in even-numbered years, elections shall be held for the offices of Vice-President and Treasurer; in odd-numbered years, for President-Elect, Chief Delegate and Secretary. E. Election shall be by ballot, unless there is but one (1) nominee when a voice vote may be called. F. A plurality vote is necessary for election. G. Results of the election shall be forwarded to the Association within 45 days.
Section 5. Tenure
A. No member shall hold the same office for more than two consecutive terms. B. An interval of two years shall elapse before a member is eligible for election to a third term in the same office. C. A minimum of one year shall be considered a term of office in determining eligibility for re-election.
Section 6. Vacancies
A. Vacancies in offices shall be filled for the unexpired term by a qualified member appointed by the Board of Directors. B. If a vacancy in the office of President should occur, the Vice-President shall serve as President.
Section 7. Duties.
Duties of officers- refer to the Policy and Procedures manual of the Chapter. The president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating and the Chapter Ethics Committees.
