Vice President / President-Elect

Overview: The Vice President/President-Elect supports the President, guides chapter leadership, leads the Foundation, and represents AAPCA1 at national and district meetings. After two years, they become President, overseeing the board, committees, budget, and advocacy efforts while serving as the chapter’s spokesperson. Upon completing the term, they transition to Immediate Past-President.  This multi-year commitment offers invaluable leadership experience, extensive networking opportunities, and the ability to make a lasting impact on pediatric advocacy. 

Term: 6 years, 2 years as Vice President, 2 years as President, and 2 years as Immediate Past President

Time Commitment: 6-10 hours a month - Weekly check-ins with the President and Executive Director; monthly meetings with the Executive Committee, Quarterly meetings with AAPCA1 board and AAP-CA/District IX board. 

Role Responsibilities as Vice President:

• Serve as a voting Board Member
• Support the President in affairs of the chapter
• Support and guide Area Directors and chapter leadership
• Lead the Foundation
• Work with outside agencies to promote the health and well-being of children in the state
• Represent the chapter at the AAP Annual Leadership Conference & District IX meetings
• Perform other functions as delegated by the President and/or the Board of Directors
• Assume all duties in absence of the President
• Vice President will become President after two years

Perks and Benefits:

• Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills by shaping policies, initiatives, and programs that impact children’s health in California.
• Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with pediatric leaders, policymakers, and community advocates at both state and national levels.
• Influence Chapter Priorities: Play a key role in setting the strategic direction and advocacy efforts of AAPCA1. 
• Collaboration with AAP National: Engage with AAP National leadership and initiatives, contributing to pediatric advocacy on a broader scale.
• Opportunities for Public Speaking and Writing: Represent AAPCA1 at events, testify on pediatric issues, and contribute to newsletters or policy statements.
• Travel and Meeting Reimbursements: Eligible reimbursement for travel and lodging related to board meetings and select chapter events such as the Annual AAP-CA Advocacy Day in Sacramento, CA and AAP Annual Leadership Conference

Qualifications: 

• Must be an active, paid member of AAPCA1.
• Must be a practicing or retired pediatrician.
• Must have prior leadership experience within AAPCA1.
• Should have a strong commitment to child health advocacy.
• Should have leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to commit their time and presence.

Appointment Process:

1. Please submit your application here by Monday,March 31.
2. The Executive Committee will review all applications and select the top two candidates by April 15. The selected candidates will be notified.
3. The top two will be placed on the ballot from May 1-15. Both candidates will be notified of the election results. 
4. The elected Vice President will begin their term on June 1.

View the full role description here. Applications open March 1 - March 31.

Apply Here

Treasurer

Overview: The Treasurer is a volunteer leadership position responsible for overseeing the financial health and sustainability of AAPCA1. As a voting Board Member, the Treasurer ensures transparency, accountability, and strategic financial planning to support the chapter’s mission and growth. 

Term: 2 years, may be re-elected for a second term

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours a month - Monthly/Biweekly check-ins with the Executive Director; Monthly meetings with the Executive Committee; Quarterly meetings with the AAPCA1 board 

Role Responsibilities:

• Serves as a voting Board Member.
• Provides financial oversight, including reviewing bank statements, credit card transactions, the annual budget, and financial reports.
• Supports membership recruitment and oversight, ensuring financial aspects align with chapter goals.
• Works closely with the Executive Director to monitor the chapter’s daily financial activities.
• Focuses on the chapter’s financial health and growth, including securing grants, managing investments, and identifying funding opportunities.
• Ensures compliance with financial policies, reporting requirements, and best practices.
• Reports financial updates to the Executive Committee during monthly meetings, the Board during quarterly meetings, and membership during annual meetings

Perks and Benefits

• Leadership Development: Enhance your leadership skills by shaping policies, initiatives, and programs that impact children’s health in California.
• Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with pediatric leaders, policymakers, and community advocates at both state and national levels.
• Influence Chapter Priorities: Play a key role in setting the strategic direction and advocacy efforts of AAPCA1. 
• Collaboration with AAP National: Engage with AAP National leadership and initiatives, contributing to pediatric advocacy on a broader scale.
• Discounts for Chapter meetings.

Qualifications 

• Must be a paid member of AAPCA1.
• Should have strong financial knowledge, including budgeting, financial reporting, and oversight.
• Experience or interest in fundraising, grants, or investments is a plus.
• Should have leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to commit their time and presence.

Appointment Process

1. Please submit your application here by Monday, March 31.
2. The Executive Committee will review all applications and select the top two candidates by April 15. The selected candidates will be notified.
3. The top two will be placed on the ballot from May 1-15. Both candidates will be notified of the election results. 
4. The elected candidate will begin their term on June 1.

View the full role description here. Applications open March 1-March 31.

Apply Here

Secretary 

Overview: The Secretary is a volunteer leadership position responsible for managing the chapter’s communications, ensuring clear and effective information flow between the Board, members, and external partners. This role plays a key part in public outreach, messaging, and content strategy to promote the organization’s mission.

Term: 2 years, may be re-elected for a second term

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a month - Monthly meetings with the Executive Committee; Quarterly meetings with the AAPCA1 board

Role Responsibilities as Secretary:

• Serves as a voting Board Member.
• Collaborates with the Executive Committee to ensure chapter growth.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the Board and chapter members, ensuring clear two-way communication.
• Acts as an ambassador to non-members and partners, promoting the chapter’s mission and initiatives.
• Develops and implements communication strategies to strengthen engagement within the chapter and with external audiences.
• May assist in responding to child health issues by coordinating national and local resources.

Qualifications 

• Must be a paid member of AAPCA1.
• Should have leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to commit their time and presence.

Appointment Process

1. Please submit your application here by Monday, March 31.
2. The Executive Committee will review all applications and select the top two candidates by April 15. The selected candidates will be notified.
3. The top two will be placed on the ballot from May 1-15. Both candidates will be notified of the election results. 
4. The elected candidate will begin their term on June 1.

View the Full role description here. Applications open March 1 - March 31.

Apply Here

Monterey Area Director

Overview: The Area Director is a volunteer leadership role responsible for representing and addressing the unique needs of their designated region. With 11 regional positions, each Area Director plays a crucial role in member engagement, advocacy, and communication between their local community and the Board of Directors.

Term: 2 years, may be re-elected for an unlimited number of terms

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a month - Quarterly meetings with the AAPCA1 board

The Monterrey Area Director oversees and engages with members in region 9: Monterey Bay Area includes Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz - see map here.

Roles and Responsibilities for each Area Director:

• • Assess the needs, including advocacy opportunities, of the local region and address them
  • Consider, implement, and lead engagement activities in the local region to foster a sense of community
  • Provides 2-way communication between the specific region and the organization’s board
  • Routinely engage and communicate with members:
    • Via email
    • Host local town galls, get-togethers, or in-person events
    • Use personalized email listserv for the region (via google groups and/or constant contact)
    • Communicate through Slack, Facebook Groups, GroupMe, or WhatsApp
  • Reports on regional activities and needs to Board of Directors
  • Write a newsletter article once a year
  • Consider partaking in committees/task Forces 
  • May be utilized as local representative to the media requests
  • Promote membership, recruitment, and retention campaigns
  • Ambassadors to non-members by promoting the organization’s goals
  • May be utilized to respond to health issues regarding minors and young adults by coordinating national and local resources 

Qualifications 

• Must be a paid member of AAPCA1.
• Must be a practicing or retired pediatrician.
• Must reside or work in the region that they are applying for.
• Should have leadership and communication skills.
• Should have a strong commitment to child health advocacy.
• Must be able to commit their time and presence.

Appointment Process

For applications in the middle of current terms:

If an election occurs mid-cycle, the newly elected Area Director will serve the remainder of the current term. They may choose to run for a full term in the next regular election cycle, which typically takes place in May of every even-numbered year.

1. Please submit your application here by Monday, March 31.
2. The Executive Committee will review all applications and select the top two candidates.
3. The top two will be placed to vote with the Board of Directors. Both candidates will be notified of the election results. 
4. The elected candidate will begin their term immediately. 

View the full role description here. Applications open March 1 - 31.

Apply Here

North Coastal Area Director

Overview: The Area Director is a volunteer leadership role responsible for representing and addressing the unique needs of their designated region. With 11 regional positions, each Area Director plays a crucial role in member engagement, advocacy, and communication between their local community and the Board of Directors.

Term: 2 years, may be re-elected for an unlimited number of terms

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours a month - Quarterly meetings with the AAPCA1 board

The North Coastal Area Director oversees and engages with members in Region 8: North Coastal Counties includes Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma - see map here.

Roles and Responsibilities for each Area Director:

• • Assess the needs, including advocacy opportunities, of the local region and address them
  • Consider, implement, and lead engagement activities in the local region to foster a sense of community
  • Provides 2-way communication between the specific region and the organization’s board
  • Routinely engage and communicate with members:
    • Via email
    • Host local town galls, get-togethers, or in-person events
    • Use personalized email listserv for the region (via google groups and/or constant contact)
    • Communicate through Slack, Facebook Groups, GroupMe, or WhatsApp
  • Reports on regional activities and needs to Board of Directors
  • Write a newsletter article once a year
  • Consider partaking in committees/task Forces 
  • May be utilized as local representative to the media requests
  • Promote membership, recruitment, and retention campaigns
  • Ambassadors to non-members by promoting the organization’s goals
  • May be utilized to respond to health issues regarding minors and young adults by coordinating national and local resources 

Qualifications 

• Must be a paid member of AAPCA1.
• Must reside or work in the region that they are applying for.
• Should have leadership and communication skills.
• Should have a strong commitment to child health advocacy.
• Must be able to commit their time and presence.

Appointment Process

For applications in the middle of current terms:

If an election occurs mid-cycle, the newly elected Area Director will serve the remainder of the current term. They may choose to run for a full term in the next regular election cycle, which typically takes place in May of every even-numbered year.

1. Please submit your application here by Monday, March 31.
2. The Executive Committee will review all applications and select the top two candidates.
3. The top two will be placed to vote with the Board of Directors. Both candidates will be notified of the election results. 
4. The elected candidate will begin their term immediately. 

View the full role description here. Applications open March 1-31.

Apply Here

The AAP Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Program is seeking applicants for the volunteer position of Chapter CATCH Facilitator (CCF). CCFs are appointed by their state Chapter to serve a renewable three-year term. CATCH’s mission is to support pediatricians to collaborate within their communities to advance the health of all children. Our vision is that every child in every community reach optimal health and well-being.

To apply send CV to info@aapca1.org.

Read more about the Chapter CATCH facilitator role!