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.
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 until filled.

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.
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 until filled.

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!