Nominations
APPA is an entirely volunteer-led organization and its success over the past century and viability as an organization in the years ahead is entirely owed to the efforts of its members to take on leadership roles in the organization. The APPA council is comprised of the President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair, and 4 Councilors (one of whom is the outgoing president).
2027 Nominations
Nominations for the 2027 elections will include: Vice-President (4-year term), Secretary-Elect (4-year term), and Councilor at Large (4-year term). A full listing of all Council positions are listed below. Not all positions are on the ballot each year but rather on the years where a current council members term will be ending.
Council Position Overview APPA Presidency
APPA Presidency. The APPA Presidency is a 4-year term of service. Individuals elected by the membership to serve as President fulfill the role of Vice-President in their first year of service; President-Elect in their second year of service; President in their third year of service; and Councilor in the fourth year of service. The 4-year term of service of the APPA Presidency is vital to the association. The Vice-President and President-Elect years are dedicated to long-term planning activities for APPA. The Presidential year is dedicated to the implementation of all aspects of the annual meeting at which the President will preside. The President determines the theme of the meeting and works with the council and program committee to plan the meeting program. The Councilor year is dedicated to service as a senior advisor on the council.
Secretary
The APPA Secretary is a 4-year term of service. In the first year, this individual serves as Secretary-Elect, while the current Secretary completes their rotation to ensure a smooth transition. In the remaining three years they serve as Secretary. The secretary contributes to the scientific and strategic direction of APPA. Activities include contributing to operations, participating in Council meetings, and other APPA activities as desired.
Treasurer
The APPA Treasurer is a 4-year term of service. This role serves as councilor at-large and Treasurer-elect during the first year and becomes the Treasurer in the second year. The treasurer contributes to financial oversight of the organization in collaboration with the professional management team, provides input during monthly meetings, and will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities and committees.
Membership Chair
The Membership Chair is a 4-year term of service. The first year of service as is the Membership Chair-Elect, working alongside the current Membership Chair. The Membership Chair oversees initiatives to recruit and maintain members and enhance the value of membership in APPA. They facilitate programming to engage early career scientists in the meeting, such as an early career roundtable and mentorship matching program. Finally, the Membership Chair convenes a nominating committee to help identify suitable candidates for open council positions, a nomination committee to help select annual awardees, and supports ongoing efforts of other Council members.
Councilors
In addition to the outgoing APPA President, there are 3 Councilors who serve a 4-year term of service. Councilors contribute to the scientific and strategic direction of APPA. Activities include participating in Council meetings, often leading a standing committee; the opportunity to seek input from members and represent their viewpoints; and other APPA activities as desired.