Nominate yourself or a peer by April 30, 2020.

The OAHU State Board of Directors is looking for motivated volunteers and leaders to help us pursue our mission of promoting access to quality care by a cooperative effort between consumers, agents, insurers, providers, the legal system and the government through effective legislation and educational programs.

Serving on the board often enriches the personal and professional lives of volunteers, and provides board members with the opportunity to meet accomplished industry professionals as well as network with up-and-coming talent.

If you are interested in filling a position or would like to nominate a peer, please fill out the Call for Nominations Form. Nominations must be received by April 30, 2020 by 5 pm.

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Key points to consider when nominating candidates:

  • All OAHU members in good standing are eligible to submit names for consideration.
  • Nominated candidates should currently be OAHU Members in good standing or have completed NAHU membership application and selected OAHU has their state chapter.
  • Self-nomination is permitted and encouraged.

Per OAHU Bylaws, Section 2 and 3:

Section 2. At least three (3) months prior to the date of the annual meeting, the President shall appoint a Nominations Committee. The duties of this committee shall be to solicit and receive nominations and to prepare a slate of candidates. The Nominations Committee shall have general charge of the election process including the preparation, distribution, collection and counting of ballots, and reporting the results.

Section 3. The Nominations Committee provides a slate of candidates containing the names of all qualified nominees to all active members by May 1st. The report of the Nominating Committee is subject to the right of any voting member to make nominations provided that a written petition shall have first been filed with the Nominations Chair within thirty (30) days of notification of the slate. Such petition shall have been signed by not less than ten (10) voting members. In the event a candidate withdraws their name from consideration, the nominating committee shall place another individual in nomination replacing the withdrawn name.

In cases where two or more members have been nominated for the same office, election shall be by mail or electronic ballot. In instances where two or more members have been nominated for the same office, election shall be by majority vote on the first ballot, election will be by plurality vote on a second or subsequent ballot. Each ballot shall require a section for the voting member name and representative signature. In the case where a single slate exists, no election will be required.

The following positions are open for nomination:

President-Elect (three-year term)
Elected Position

The President-Elect, in the absence of the President, shall preside at all meetings of this Association and the Board of Directors and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or Board of Directors.

Treasurer (two-year term)
Elected Position

The Treasurer shall be responsible for receiving all funds and dues paid to this Association.  The Treasurer shall chair the Budget Committee as appointed by the President and shall submit an Annual Budget for adoption by the Board of Directors by the first meeting of the fiscal year.

Membership Chair (two-year term)
Appointed Position

The Membership Chair is responsible for the coordination of creating, developing and communicating effective tools that will assist the Association for recruiting and retaining members. These tools will enhance the membership experience as value added benefits.

Convention Chair (two-year term)
Appointed Position

The Convention Chair is responsible for the planning and execution of the OAHU Annual State Convention.

HUPAC Chair (two-year term)
Appointed Position

The HUPAC Chair is responsible for promoting the OAHU PAC and HUPAC at all the state chapters and coordinate efforts to build the PACS with the Legislative Committee Chair and Lobbyist.

Questions? Contact the OAHU office at [email protected].