SIP 2026 Call for Elections (Even Years)

We are excited to announce the upcoming SIP elections scheduled for June 2026. Per the attached 2022 SIP Bylaws, SIP members in good standing (dues paid for 2026) will be electing a new Secretary, Treasurer, and Student Representative.

If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please submit a short statement (no more than 250 words) that includes: (1) a description of your interest, (2) your tribal affiliation, and (3) confirmation of your willingness to perform the necessary duties for the associated term of office (see the information below).

Please send your nomination statement to the SIP Secretary, WanmdiWi Rose, at wanmdiwi@gmail.com by May 22, 2026.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall supervise and oversee the Society's financial affairs, prepare a report on SIP finances at least twice a year, and perform other duties as directed by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer position will be for a two-year term, during which the Treasurer will report on the Society's financial standing twice annually and meet with the Executive Committee monthly.

Duties of Treasurer:

1. Budget balancing

2. Quarterly reports

3. Attend Executive Committee meetings & annual convention

4. Balance checking account

5. Maintain bank CDs

6. Maintain banking relationship

7. Manage incoming funds and paying of bills

8. Liaise with membership committee regarding dues

Secretary

The Secretary shall record the minutes of the meetings of the Society, share minutes with the Executive Committee, schedule and convene meetings, and perform other duties as directed by the Executive Committee. If unavailable for a specific meeting, the Secretary will request another Executive Committee member to perform their duties. The Secretary will serve for a two-year term and will meet with the Presidential Trio and/or Executive Committee 2-4 times per month.

Duties of Secretary:

1. Attend Presidential Trio and Executive Committee meetings and the annual conventions

2. Prepare, circulate, and archive meeting notes

3. Schedule all Presidential Trio, Executive Committee, and general membership meetings using virtual technology (Zoom)

4. Distribute the call for elections and manage election nominations and voting

Student Representative

The Student Representative shall represent the interests of student members as a part of the Executive Committee and plan student activities for SIP’s annual convention. The student rep shall serve for a two-year term, co-lead a SIP student committee, participate in monthly Executive Committee meetings, and report to the general membership at least twice annually.

Duties of Student Representative:

1. Coordinate student rep interactions and plan regular student rep meetings

2. Attend Executive Committee meetings

3. Undertake student outreach and advocacy projects

4. Attend SIP convention and host convention events as needed

5. Serve as student presence at APA (e.g., coordinate SIP student hours provided by APA

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6. Be a student voice on the SIP listserv

7. Build community and model service

8. Increase the visibility of SIP via social media

9. Promote EC-approved SIP events

10. Support and advocate for SIP student chapters