Re: aerc director-at-large nomination

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In a message dated 98-09-22 17:48:01 EDT, pcorley@hsc.usc.edu writes:

<< Why does AERC have this type of representation?  How does being a
 director-at-large differ from being a regional director (are your
 responsibilities to the membership different than a regional director)? >>

Regional directors are theoretically supposed to represent their home regions,
whereas directors-at-large are supposed to represent the entire membership.
Sometimes these lines get a bit blurred as in many cases, what is good for one
may well be good for all.  Sometimes the differentiation between the two
categories draws out people with different talents--regional directors are
more often folks who have worked hard in their home regions and may not be
known elsewhere, whereas directors-at-large generally must be at least
somewhat known on a national level.  Don't know if this answers your question,
but hopefully it clarifies things a little.

Heidi Smith, DVM