Minnesota Cancer Alliance Steering Committee Member Application

Steering Committee Member Nominations are open!

We appreciate your thoughtful consideration of this important opportunity to help lead efforts to reduce Minnesota’s cancer burden. We look forward to creating a committee of members dedicated to the Alliance.  If you are unable to apply at this time, please feel free to forward this announcement to people you think would be interested.The Alliance seeks a broad range of talented and dedicated individuals to serve on its Steering Committee, representative of Minnesota’s diversity, including gender, race, culture, geography and organizational type. We seek leaders who are involved in cancer control efforts in their respective organizations and throughout the state, as well as those who are committed to the success of the Alliance.

To be considered as a member to serve on the 2014-2017 Minnesota Cancer Alliance Steering Committee, please complete the below application by completing each field and clicking "Finish." Before applying, please review the Steering Committee job description. Steering Committee members are available here  if you are interested in learning more from a current member.

Application deadline is September 20, 2013.  All applicants will be notified of their status by December 1, 2013.

For more information, contact Heather Hirsch at hirs0090@umn.edu or 612-624-4099.
Applicant's Name
 
Degrees, if applicable
 
Title, if applicable
 
Member Organization, if applicable
 
Phone Number
 
E-mail Address
 
Please indicate that you have the time and commitment to serve a 3-year term.
 
Note: There will be four Steering Committee meetings and 1 annual Cancer Summit each year, in addition to occasional special meetings or conference calls as necessary. Meetings typically take place in the Twin Cities area; teleconferencing is available by request and limited travel stipends may be available.
Describe your knowledge, experience, or expertise relating to Cancer Plan Minnesota
 
(No more than 300 words)
Describe ways in which you or your organization has contributed to or supported the Alliance (such as serving on committees, implementing objectives, participating in membership activities, etc.)
 
(No more than 300 words)
List previous leadership and/or volunteer positions that you have held within your organization, profession, or community (such as board or committee service)
 
(No more than 300 words)
Provide a brief statement describing what you hope to contribute to the Steering Committee and how you plan to support the Alliance and its priorities during your 3-year term
 
(No more than 300 words)
Please include a brief biography
 
(Steering Committee members' biographies will be posted online. No more than 300 words)