We are looking for people who would like to be more involved in ABN!
Appalachian Breastfeeding Network is seeking motivated individuals to join us as a board member! The form below must be completed by July 15, 2025 to be nominated. Individuals would be board members after election starting August 1, 2025
Our positions open are:
2 year positions:
Responsibilities include:
Shared Responsibilities – All Board Members
All Board Members are required to be members of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, full membership preferred. All Board Members are encouraged to attend all ABN meetings, however, for the remainder of this document “required” is defined as “required to make an attempt.” All Board Members are expected to maintain a positive outlook on Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, especially when representing the organization. All Board Members are expected to uphold the Policy and Procedure Handbook, with an emphasis on the Code of Conduct policy and the Code of Ethics policy. All Board Members should make every effort to uphold their position in an upstanding manner to represent Appalachian Breastfeeding Network well. All board members are responsible for seeking and obtaining twenty (20) paid memberships each year for a total of $400 in membership dues to the organization.
State Representative (2-year term)
The State Representative is responsible for hosting meetings in the state of representation. States that also have regional representatives will require the State Representative to host a meeting, in person, by telephone, or by video conference, with the regional representatives in the respective state. The State Representative is responsible for notifying the Publicity Chair of any and all happenings the State Representative is aware of in that state. This includes any ABN activities arranged by a State Alternate or a Regional Representative. The State Representative is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The State Representative must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The State Representative must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
Fundraising
The State Representative is required to continually work on fundraising with an individual minimum goal of $500 per year for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The State Representative is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
State Alternate (2-year term)
State Alternate Responsibilities
The State Alternate will work closely and communicate with the State Representative to help the State Representative complete the duties set forth in this policy. The State Alternate is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The State Alternate must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The State Alternate must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
If the State Representative is unable to complete the duties of State Representative due to illness, unexpected absence, family emergencies, or other qualifying event acceptable to the rest of the board, the State Alternate will assume the duties of State Representative until the State Representative is able to resume the duties set out in this policy.
Fundraising
The State Alternate is required to continually work on fundraising with an individual minimum goal of $500 per year for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The State Alternate is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
Regional Representative (2-year term)
Regional Representative Responsibilities
The Regional Representative is responsible for hosting meetings in the region of the state represented. The Regional Representative is responsible for notifying the State Representative and Publicity Chair of any meetings that will be hosted by the Regional Representative. The Regional Representative is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The Regional Representative must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The Regional Representative must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
Fundraising
The Regional Representative is required to continually work on fundraising with an individual minimum goal of $500 per year for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The Regional Representative is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
Our positions open are:
2 year positions:
- Alabama Alternate
- Maryland Representative
- Maryland Alternate
- New York Alternate
- Pennsylvania Representative
- Pennsylvania Alternate
- Tennessee Alternate
- South Carolina Representative
- South Carolina Alternate
- West Virginia Regional Representative (Charleston, WV/Beckley, WV)
Responsibilities include:
Shared Responsibilities – All Board Members
All Board Members are required to be members of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, full membership preferred. All Board Members are encouraged to attend all ABN meetings, however, for the remainder of this document “required” is defined as “required to make an attempt.” All Board Members are expected to maintain a positive outlook on Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, especially when representing the organization. All Board Members are expected to uphold the Policy and Procedure Handbook, with an emphasis on the Code of Conduct policy and the Code of Ethics policy. All Board Members should make every effort to uphold their position in an upstanding manner to represent Appalachian Breastfeeding Network well. All board members are responsible for seeking and obtaining twenty (20) paid memberships each year for a total of $400 in membership dues to the organization.
State Representative (2-year term)
The State Representative is responsible for hosting meetings in the state of representation. States that also have regional representatives will require the State Representative to host a meeting, in person, by telephone, or by video conference, with the regional representatives in the respective state. The State Representative is responsible for notifying the Publicity Chair of any and all happenings the State Representative is aware of in that state. This includes any ABN activities arranged by a State Alternate or a Regional Representative. The State Representative is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The State Representative must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The State Representative must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
Fundraising
The State Representative is required to continually work on fundraising with an individual minimum goal of $500 per year for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The State Representative is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
State Alternate (2-year term)
State Alternate Responsibilities
The State Alternate will work closely and communicate with the State Representative to help the State Representative complete the duties set forth in this policy. The State Alternate is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The State Alternate must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The State Alternate must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
If the State Representative is unable to complete the duties of State Representative due to illness, unexpected absence, family emergencies, or other qualifying event acceptable to the rest of the board, the State Alternate will assume the duties of State Representative until the State Representative is able to resume the duties set out in this policy.
Fundraising
The State Alternate is required to continually work on fundraising with an individual minimum goal of $500 per year for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The State Alternate is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
Regional Representative (2-year term)
Regional Representative Responsibilities
The Regional Representative is responsible for hosting meetings in the region of the state represented. The Regional Representative is responsible for notifying the State Representative and Publicity Chair of any meetings that will be hosted by the Regional Representative. The Regional Representative is to be mindful of ABN as an organization when attending public events where ABN is represented. The Regional Representative must sign and maintain all required policies in the Policy and Procedure Handbook. The Regional Representative must be a member of Appalachian Breastfeeding Network at time of election and maintain membership throughout the term.
Fundraising
The Regional Representative is required to continually work on fundraising with an individual minimum goal of $500 per year for Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, making sure to follow ABN’s Donation and Code of Ethics policies.
General Knowledge
The Regional Representative is required to attend all scheduled meetings and actively seek to maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
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