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Board Election Nominations! Due by May 30th

Honolulu, HI
The Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants


REMINDER !! Nominate yourself or others for the HAPA Board of Directors 2025-2026 Election! NOMINATIONS CLOSE MAY 30TH!

Click here for: NOMINATON FORM

Important Dates: 

May 30th @ Midnight: last chance to enter nominations 

June 1st-14th: election is open to voting

July 1st: New board takes office!

Instructions:

Fill out the Nomination Form with all of the necessary information by May 30th at midnight. 

Positions Available:

  1. President Elect: Becomes President July 1st 2026 - June 30th 2027
    • Shadows the current president for 1 year to learn duties and responsibilities.
    • Becomes President the following year and then assumes roles such as
      • Annual insurance and business paperwork
      • Plan bi-Annual general membership meetings
      • Lead monthly board meetings
      • Maintain contact with student reps from each PA program 
      • Attend legislative meetings
      • Maintain access to online accounts
      • Insure representation at HOD meeting annually
      • Signing contracts 
  2. Vice President: Assists president when they are unavailable
    • Assist with posting upcoming events
    • Assist with creating event flyers
    • Assist with hosting events/dinners/educational tabling events
    • Run meetings when president is unavailable
    • Plan quarterly Pau Hana Events
  3. Treasurer:
    • updating bank accounts with new board members
    • updating the banking software and keeping track of disconnections
    • processing refunds 
    • updating the board at monthly board meetings of banking status 
    • Check PO Box 
  4. Director at Large (2):
    • Assist with social media updates
    • Assist with in person events as needed
    • Assist with creating event flyers 
    • Assist with scheduling educational events if desired
    • Bring opportunities or ideas to board meetings 
  5. House of Delegates Meeting Delegate (2):
    • Attend HOD meeting (flights, hotel, and conference fee is paid for by HAPA)
    • Review potential resolutions that HAPA may be involved in
    • Report back to HAPA and membership after conference

For additional questions please email us at contacthapa@gmail.com