Keep Your Society Moving Forward 

The annual Call for Nominations is your opportunity to help maintain the quality, strength, and diversity of leadership that has kept SIA growing for more than three decades. SIA counts on its members to organize activities that bring us together and produce publications that spread our message to others. The Society’s role is always expanding, by introducing new programs such as the Industrial Heritage Preservation Grants, by creating ties to similar organizations throughout the world, and by reaching out to increase our membership.  We expect our leadership to consider and reflect members’ interests and goals in continuing to plan the future of SIA.  

In 2008, five openings will occur on the Board of Directors and one on the Nominations Committee.  We need candidates willing to give back to the SIA by volunteering their time, knowledge, and experience.  The Nominations Committee is depending on you to identify members—friends, colleagues, or perhaps even yourself—who are qualified and willing to serve.  (If modesty precludes you from self-nomination, please find someone to nominate you.) 

Each candidate must be an SIA member in good standing and must consent to being considered for nomination.  Candidates for President and Vice-President shall have served on the Board for a minimum of one year as a voting member.  Candidates for Director must adhere to and sign the Society’s Conflict of Interest Policy prior to the election.  The SIA has established a policy concerning reimbursement for travel costs associated with Board meetings; it is available from any member of the Nominations Committee.  

The deadline for nominations is Jan. 19, 2008.  If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to call or write to: Cydney E. Millstein, Chair, Nominations Committee, 1537 Belleview Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108; Phone/Fax: (816) 472-4154; Cydney@ahr-kc.com. 

Positions Open in 2008: 

President (2-year term).  Chairs Board meetings, coordinates management of SIA funds and official activities (conferences, tours, and publications), liaisons with related professional societies, institutions, and organizations; sees that orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out. For two years after terms expires, serves as an ex-officio voting member of the Board and ex-officio member of the Nominations Committee. 

Vice-President (2-year term; see below). Serves on the Board, chairs meetings, and carries out other official presidential functions in the president’s absence. The vice-president traditionally is elected president at the end of his or her term in order to provide continuity of leadership.  In effect this means a 6-year term: 2 years as VP; 2 years as President and 2 years as Past President. 

Directors (3-year term). Three of seven directors on the Board of Directors, which meets three to four times per year, including during the annual conference.  Directors govern official business of the SIA and chair committees that oversee operations, such as publications, tours and conferences, and local chapters. 

Nominations Committee Member (3-year term). One of three elected members who oversee the annual nominations and elections.  The newly elected member will chair the committee during the final year of the term. 

All nominations will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee, which will present a slate of candidates to the membership.  Each nomination must include the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the person being nominated, the office for which the nomination is being made, and evidence that the candidate consents to being nominated.  Once the slate is selected, the Nominations Committee will request a brief biographical statement and a photograph from each nominee. 

For summaries of the nomination process (Article 2) and responsibilities of Society officials (Articles
3,4,7) view the Society by-laws
If you’re unsure about the process or the obligation, please call or write at the address above. 

SIA Officers and Directors
Robert Stewart, President (2006-08)
David Starbuck, Vice President (2006-08)
Chris Andreae, Past President (2006-08)
Richard K. Anderson, Jr., Secretary (2006-09)
Nanci K. Batchelor, Treasurer (2006-09)
Diana Bouchard, Director (2007-2010)
Betsy Fahlman, Director (2007-2010)
Mark Finlay, Director (2006-09)
Dennis Furbush, Director (2006-09)
Jay McCauley, Director (2005-08)
William McNiece, Director (2005-08)
Kevin Pegram, Director (2005-08)
Patrick E. Martin, Executive Secretary, Editor IA, and TICCIH Representative
Patrick Harshbarger, Editor SIAN

Nominations Committee
Cydney Millstein, Chair (2005-08)
Ed Grusheski (2006-09)
Christopher Marston (2007-2010)
Chris Andreae, ex officio (2006-08)