Board Nominations
Nominations open: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Nomination deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Fiduciary Duties
All Board candidates must be prepared to fulfil the fiduciary responsibilities of serving on a Board should they be elected to one of the open Board positions below. Fiduciary duties are a legal obligation to act for the good of the organization and its members, rather than for the benefit of themselves. It requires Board members to exercise reasonable care in all decision making, including attending Board meetings, reviewing materials in advance, disclosing potential conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality and abiding by all applicable laws, rules, and the organization’s governing documents.
Board Meetings
Board members must be able to attend the three in person Board meetings scheduled annually in February, May/June and October. The 2026 meeting schedule is as follows:
- February 27-28, 2026
- May 15-16, 2026
- October 4, 2026 (In conjunction with AUGS Annual Meeting)
Conflict of Interest
All Board members must adhere by AUGS’ conflict of interest policies:
Application Process
- You can self-nominate for a Board position, or contact [email protected] to nominate a colleague.
- Please review the Call for Board Nominations Overview and Board job descriptions.
- Ensure your membership dues are paid in full through year-end.
- Complete the Board of Directors application form by application deadline.
Open Positions
Vice President
Term: January 2026 – December 2026; Succeeds to President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President for four years of service ending December 2029
Criteria: Candidates nominated for Vice President must meet the criteria as noted:
- Served as a committee chair, treasurer or board member.
- Must not have conflicts with companies during their term of service and must meet additional qualifications as outlined in the Vice President job description.
Designated Director at Large: Philanthropy / AUGS Foundation
Term: January 2026 – December 2028 (three years)
Criteria: Candidates nominated to the Designated Director at Large: Philanthropy / AUGS Foundation must meet the criteria as noted:
- Demonstrated experience with or interest in philanthropy and fundraising as it relates to professional societies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, and/or academic/community based medical centers.
- Interest in supporting the work of the AUGS Foundation philanthropy efforts.
- Meets additional qualifications as set forth in the Director at Large job description.
Designated Director at Large: Community / Private Practice
Term: January 2026 – December 2028 (three years)
Criteria: Candidates nominated to the Designated Director at Large: Philanthropy / AUGS Foundation must meet the criteria as noted:
- Demonstrated experience with or interest in philanthropy and fundraising as it relates to professional societies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, and/or academic/community based medical centers.
- Interest in supporting the work of the AUGS Foundation philanthropy efforts.
- Meets additional qualifications as set forth in the Director at Large job description.
Director at Large: Undesignated
Term: January 2026 – December 2028 (three years)
Criteria: Candidates nominated to the Designated Director at Large: Philanthropy / AUGS Foundation must meet the criteria as noted:
- Candidates nominated to the Director at Large position must meet the criteria as set forth in the Director at Large job description.
- Open to members in any practice setting.
