Leadership Elections

Yes. Flights to Board events are booked through the ADCES corporate travel partner and are charged directly to ADCES.  Housing expenses are also charged directly to ADCES. All other travel-related expenses will be reimbursed to Board members in accordance with the ADCES Volunteer Expense Reimbursement Policy.

An expense stipend is provided only to those serving in the offices of president, president-elect, and Immediate past president to cover for expenses including the considerable time taken from work or other duties in which they are engaged, and for any other related personal expenses which may be incurred during their term.

An applicant for the Board, including the member affiliates liaison, must be a member in good standing at the time of application, election and throughout his/her term of service. Candidates must maintain active membership (as defined by ADCES Bylaws) for a minimum of three years before applying for an elected position.

Many diabetes care and education specialists are not eligible for the CDCES credential for various reasons. The CDCES credential is valuable, but it is not a requirement for service on the ADCES Board of Directors.

The member affiliates liaison (MAL) is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors with all the responsibilities expected of a director. In addition to his/her director responsibilities, the MAL plays a significant and visible role in the ADCES Annual Leadership Forum, Member Affiliates Council calls, and CB and LNG briefings. There is also an expectation for the MAL to be engaged with the Volunteer Leadership Forum on the association's online social network. When slating the ballot for the member affiliates liaison position, the nominating committee will typically look for candidates who have demonstrated engagement with COIs or their local CB.

In 2015, the ADCES Board of Directors and the ADCES Foundation Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to designate the ADCES Board of Directors as the Foundation’s Board of Trustees (“overlapping Boards”). It is important to note that although the ADCES Foundation bears the name of the professional association, it is a completely separate, independently governed organization. The time commitment for service as a Foundation trustee is minimal, and the work is included as part of your preparation for ADCES Board meetings.

Only a current member of the Board of Directors or a previous member of the Board who has been off the Board for no more than two years is eligible to be a candidate for an officer position. This limits the pool from which officers can be elected. For that reason, it is important that all applicants for the Board of Directors consider running for an officer position at the end of his/her term as director.

Service on the national Board of Directors exposes you to issues, policies and processes that often transcend locality or area of specialty. While CB leaders are more often engaged in task-oriented duties in support of the ADCES mission and vision, Board members are called upon to be more visionary, think strategically and examine the issues we face both today and in the future. 

Leadership on the national level provides a broad and enlightened view of the national landscape of diabetes care and education. Being involved in national discussions about policy, best practices, healthcare reform and changes with a group of peers and leaders from many backgrounds and specialties increases your knowledge and deepens understanding around opportunities and barriers to improved healthcare. As you participate in Board committees, events and meetings, your skills as a leader develop further over time, which can open up new opportunities that can benefit you for years beyond your ADCES Board participation.