July 17, 2008

Dear Fellow AAAOM-SO Members and AOM Students:

It’s hard to believe that the AAAOM National Conference & Expo is so quickly approaching. It has been a truly amazing year of growth for the AAAOM-SO, reaching a milestone of 1200 student members from across the nation! The progression of the SO is only as strong as its members, and with numbers like this, it shows how strong the future of this profession will become!

Along with strong members, quality and talented leaders are essential, and we want your talents! We are now accepting nominations for all Student Organization Council (SOC) officer positions from now, until September 15th, 2008, 11:59PM CST. Nominations will also be taken the day of the AAAOM-SO National Student Caucus on Saturday, October 18th, 2008. All current, interested, AAAOM-SO Members from the General Membership are encouraged to run for an officer position.

Rules & Eligibility:

• Nominees must be a current member in good standing with the AAAOM.
• Nominees must be enrolled at an ACAOM accredited institution or be no more than one year post-graduation from an ACAOM accredited institution at the time of elections in October 2008.
• ALL nominees must meet the mandatory requirement to be in attendance of the 3rd Annual AAAOM-SO National Student Caucus, held on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 from 10am-2pm, for their nomination to be valid.
• Nominees recognize and accept that their term, if elected and sustained by the General Membership, is for 1.5 years, because of the 2009 AAAOM Conference transition from fall to spring. Thus, this term will last from October 2008-April 2010.
• Nominees realize if elected they are required to be at the AAAOM-Student Organization Council Meeting, on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 8-10am.
• Other general SOC requirements are:
  Frequent email communication, monthly conference calls, committee work, two in person meetings (mid-year and the following AAAOM Conference).

For detailed description of all the available SOC Officer Positions, see http://www.aaaomonline.info/soc-positions-08.pdf.

Click here for the Interactive Officer Nomination form.

Have Questions? Check out the AAAOM-SO Student Forum! Post your questions, read other members questions, and read recent updates posted by your current SOC!

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!

Sincerely,

Your 2007-2008 AAAOM-SOC