Historian

Purpose

  1. To compile and maintain a historical perspective of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants.
  2. To compile and maintain a chronological record of the advancement of the Physician Assistant profession in the state of Pennsylvania.

GOALS

  1. Develop a plan of action to obtain and retain all past relevant information that explains the origin, development and evolution of the PSPA.
  2. Maintain a display that includes the historical records of the PSPA as well as the evolution of PA practice in this state.
  3. Serve as the PSPA representative to the Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History.

COMPOSITION

  1. The Historian shall be appointed by the president and approved by the Board of Directors.
  2. The Secretary will serve as the board advisor to the Historian.

POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION

  1. Be a PSPA member in good standing.
  2. Submit a written, quarterly activity report to the Board at least 2 weeks prior to each Board of Directors Meeting.
  3. Monitor and update the historical section on website on a regular basis.
  4. Estimated time needed to fulfill the duties of this position is 3-5 hours per month in addition to the Board of Directors’ meetings.
  5. Attend at least three (3) Board of Directors’ Meetings per year.
  6. Make policy recommendations to the Board of Directors’ when appropriate.
  7. Submit a proposed budget to the Treasurer in March of each year.
  8. Submit a yearly activity report for the PSPA membership.
  9. Oversee all expenses of this position.
  10. Expenses for this position are reimbursable if approved by the Board oversight.
  11. Participate in the development of the PSPA Action Plan.
  12. Serve as the PSPA representative to the Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History.

GUIDELINES

  1. Shall abide by all PSPA and AAPA bylaws and policies.
  2. Must have Board approval to enter into any legal or financial agreement on behalf of the Society.

PROCEDURES

  1. Identify, gather and maintain information about the Society in both printed and electronic formats.
  2. Maintain a listing of officers and committee chairs from the founding of the organization to present day.
  3. Maintain a listing of individuals who have received awards, recognitions, or honors from the Society.
  4. Maintain a time line of the sentinel events in the Society’s history.
  5. Display the Society’s time line at appropriate venues, including the annual PSPA conference.
  6. Budget, disburse and account for those funds allocated to the position for the administrative function of the position.

RESIGNATIONS

A 2-month notice of resignation is requested. It is also recommended that the outgoing historian supply the names of two physician assistants that could step into the position, if possible. The resigning historian should submit all files and documents to the new historian or to the board advisor.

Approved 1/30/10; Reviewed/Revised 7/25/15; 7/23/16

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