Michigan Organization of Diabetes Educators
Position Description
President-Elect
Overview statement/general purpose
To provide support and continuity to the leadership structure of the Michigan Organization
of Diabetes Educators (MODE).
How appointed
Elected position. Requires a total commitment of three years to the Board of Directors of
MODE. The President-Elect will automatically succeed to the office of President (one year
term) and immediate Past-President (one year term) following his/her term as President-
Elect. Must be an active member of MODE and the American Association of Diabetes
Educators.
Benefits of the position
• Significant leadership post of the premiere diabetes organization in Michigan
• Full voting privileges – helps set the direction of MODE
• 100% reimbursement for travel to AADE Leadership Training
• 100% mileage reimbursement to MODE board of directors meetings
• Bi-annual free/low-cost conferences
• Extensive networking opportunities
• Professional growth
• Leadership skill development
• Mentor/Mentee opportunities
• Leader recognition
• Resume enhancement
Expected leadership tasks
Ongoing initiation of conversation with various members to encourage potential leaders,
committee members and active region members; regular/ongoing personal communication
via phone calls, emails, cards, face-to-face interaction. Specifically need to consider
potential candidates to succeed to President-Elect position, as well as
identifying/mentoring future committee chairs.
Specific responsibilities
During the term as President-Elect:
1. Prepare, throughout the year, to assume the responsibilities of the President.
2. Participate in all meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and general
membership.
3. Submit written report of activities quarterly (2 weeks prior to each Board meeting) via
email to president and administrative assistant.
4. Perform the role of Parliamentarian. The book entitled “Robert’s Rules of Order” will be
passed on to each consecutive officer annually.
5. Assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President.
6. Communicate and coordinate needs and concerns of the Regions of MODE. These
activities may include:
a. Convening with the Region Representatives a minimum of twice annually.
b. Using region structure as a mechanism to:
• Communicate MODE activities to regions and their respective representatives.
• Solicit involvement of region membership in MODE activities.
c. Assisting regions with issues related to local and national diabetes education.
7. Serve as a member of the MODE Finance and Nomination Committees.
8. Perform such other duties as assigned by the Bylaws or Board of Directors.
9. Attend AADE Leadership Conference or send a representative from the Executive
Board.
10. Assist lead-chairs of all committees (except Nomination Committee) in selecting new
co-chairs. (note: outgoing President appoints incoming chair of Nominations
Committee)
Just prior to succeeding to the office of the President in preparation for Transition
Meeting:
1. Assure annual review and update of all position (job) descriptions for accuracy in
preparation for orientation of new board.
2. Identify all committee chairpersons for term as President.
3. Review current Liaisons and recommend any needed changes to the Board for
approval.
4. Ensure orientation materials are provided to each new Board Member (i.e. manual,
new board member packet, etc.)
During the Transition Meeting:
1. Ensure all new board members sign the Duality of Interest form.
2. Revise “Welcome to Board” letter as needed and distribute packet to new members at
Transition Meeting.
3. Develop Strategic Plan for term as President.
Revised: June 1996, June 1997; October 1999; June 2000; October 2001; April 2002; August 2005; November 2008