AANA Foundation Resident Trustee

Resident Trustee Supports Foundation Initiatives

The application is closed. The next application cycle takes place in 2027.
Deadline: April 1, 2027

Every other year, the AANA Foundation selects a resident to serve on its Board of Trustees.

BOT Membership Criteria

To be considered for service on the AANA Foundation Board of Trustees, a resident nurse anesthetist must:

1. be an associate member of the AANA in good standing;
2. be enrolled in an educational program for at least nine months during their years of service;
3. be a nurse anesthesia resident for three months upon application;
4. hold resident status for a minimum of twelve months of the two-year term; and
5. obtain permission from his/her program administrator indicating that, in his/her professional judgment, the resident applicant can fulfill all committee responsibilities in addition to their clinical and didactic requirements. NOTE: This is not a recommendation letter. It is a letter of permission authorizing the resident to pursue this additional activity with the program director’s support.

Process

1. Submit a maximum of 250-word essay that includes the following:
   i. Why you would like to serve the Foundation
   ii. What you will bring to the Foundation
2. Review the Foundation AI Policy before submitting an application.
3. Submit a CV
4. Submit a letter from your program director indicating that you can handle the committee responsibilities and your didactic/clinical responsibilities. This is a brief letter from your program director on university letterhead affirming your ability to handle this additional responsibility.
5. Submit the completed application form.
6. Submit the nominee profile form (Excel spreadsheet).
7. The resident should email or mail all material at one time to foundation@aana.com by the deadline.

BOT Responsibilities

A resident member of the BOT has the following responsibilities:

1. To recommend policies related to implementing the mission of the Foundation.
2. To ensure the ongoing strategic planning and evaluation of Foundation programs.
3. To serve as ambassadors on behalf of the Foundation, representing key constituents to the Foundation and representing the Foundation to its constituents, especially the resident associate members.
4. To secure adequate financial resources and ensure financial stewardship of Foundation resources.
5. To recommend to the AANA Board of Directors an annual financial assessment of the Foundation.
6. To recommend to the Foundation Chair the continued service of the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation.
7. To evaluate its own composition and performance and recommend new members for the Board of Trustees.
8. To serve on the Fundraising committee and other committees as assigned by the Chair.
9. Serve as spokesperson on behalf of the Foundation to the resident associate members of the AANA, including representing the Foundation at AANA events focused on residents.
10. Provide feedback to the Foundation from key constituents, especially the resident population.
11. Assist in identifying, involving, and soliciting new, key constituents for the Foundation from the resident members.
12. Remain informed and knowledgeable about Foundation programs, policies, and services.
13. File and accept an annual conflict of interest statement.
14. Write articles and other materials for the NewsBulletin and other pertinent media sources and publications.

Time Commitment

A resident member of the BOT is expected to:

1. Attend 12 BOT meetings per year, including virtual and the following face to face* meetings:
   a. Spring
   b. Fall
   c. Annual Congress
2. Assist at Annual Congress activities/events (staffing exhibit, golf tournament, special event, etc.)
3. Participate at the resident’s state association meeting by assisting the state advocate.
4. Participate on committee calls and respond to email correspondence from chair, committee members, and staff

*These BOT related expenses are covered per the current AANA Foundation Travel and Reimbursement Policy.

Term

The appointment is for two AANA Foundation membership years (September 1 through August 31).

Additional Information

1. The resident member of the BOT will have full voting privileges during the full duration of their term.
2. The resident member will not be eligible to apply for programs that award funds during his/her term, but will be awarded a scholarship at a minimum of $3,000 per year.
3. The resident will not be eligible to serve on the Executive Committee of the BOT.
4. The resident will be eligible to run for an additional two-year term upon completion of the resident term on the BOT. If elected, the resident will be eligible for two additional two-year consecutive terms in a non-resident position, for a total of 4 additional years after completion of the resident term.