Call for Nominations

Call for CAR Board Officer Nominations from the Western region

Deadline for nominations: December 15, 2020

In May 2021, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) will need to replace one of its departing Officers of the Board of Directors. Past President, Dr. Emil Lee from Langley (BC) has served the membership and Board with distinction for eight years and we thank him for his dedication and contribution to our success.

The CAR Board would consider a reduced term of six (6) years as opposed to eight (8), making the past-presidency’s position optional.

By offering your name in nomination, you can help the CAR continue to promote the highest standards in patient-centered imaging, lifelong learning and research. With new initiatives on the horizon, the CAR welcomes the enthusiastic participation of its members on the CAR Board of Directors. We are specifically looking for candidates from the Western region (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba). The selected candidate will enter the presidency cycle as an Officer of the Board of Directors (Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President)(optional).

We thank you in advance for taking an active role in this nomination process and look forward to hearing from you – this is an opportunity to make your voice heard.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the governing body of the CAR and:

• Applies business judgment in the best interests of the association on behalf of its members
• Has responsibility for governance, control and oversight, as well as participation in the preparation and approval of the strategic plan, annual plan and budget
• May exercise its authority directly or through Standing Committees/Working Groups of the Board
• Provides direction, advice and counsel to senior management

Attributes of a Director

• Demonstrates leadership capabilities
• Thinks strategically
• Thinks innovatively
• Maintains a global perspective on professional issues and CAR matters
• Accepts and adheres to the CAR Board Duties and Responsibilities
• Demonstrates an energetic ability to accomplish the CAR’s objectives
• Demonstrates executive temperament
• Demonstrates effective communication skills
• Has demonstrated positive performance in current and previous provincial and/or national organizations or other professional/volunteer roles

Further information can be obtained by consulting the following documents:

• CAR Board Director Job Description
• Duties, Code of Conduct and Responsibilities of CAR Board Directors and Officers

Time Requirements

• A Board Director serves a two (2) year term (renewable twice, for a total of six years) or until his/her successor is elected
• The Board usually meets five (5) times per year:
  • End of January (1.5 days – Friday all day and Saturday morning)
  • Early/Mid-March (1h teleconference to approve financials for Annual General Meeting)
  • Mid/End April (1 day with the outgoing Board (during Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM))
  • Mid/End April (1h with the incoming Board (during Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM))
  • End of September (1.5 days – Friday all day and Saturday morning)
• The Board will have an additional in-person meeting in June (2 days) of the year the 5-Year Strategic Plan will be produced (next one will be in June 2022).
• The Board may hold additional meetings by teleconference to discuss a specific topic or approve a proposal.
• A Board Director is expected to serve on some Standing Committees/Working Groups.

Nomination Process

• The nomination should contain a Statement of Interest and a current Curriculum Vitae
• The Statement of Interest should include the following three headings and describe:

1. Your qualifications and experience
2. What you would bring to the CAR Board
3. Your vision for the CARin good standing of the CAR

• The nomination must be accompanied by letters of support from two members in good standing of the CAR
• Forward your nomination by emailto Corinne Gourlin at [email protected] (Please indicate in the subject line: CAR Board Director Nomination):

PLEASE NOTE: You must be a CAR member in good standing to submit a nomination

If unsuccessful the first year, the nomination may be reactivated by any member in good standing for consideration for a maximum of two (2) years following the first submission. This can be done by submitting a letter requesting reactivation by September 30 of the subsequent year. This reactivation does not require any new supporting data.

Nomination Timeline

Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation criteria used by the Board Nominations Standing Committee to select Board Directors include:

• Have thorough knowledge of the CAR
• Adhere to the CAR’s vision and mission
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Service to the CAR and the radiology community locally and/or nationally
• Particular leadership needs of the CAR at the time candidates are being considered
• Education/training
• Type of career (i.e. teaching/academic; research; administration and finance)
• CAR membership is current and in good standing

2021-2022 Board Nominations Standing Committee:

• Dr. Emil Lee, Chair (BC)
• Dr. Gilles Soulez (QC)
• Dr. Sheldon Wiebe (SK)
• Dr. William Anderson (AB)
• Dr. Aline Khatchikian (QC)