CALL FOR ESWIP OFFICERS 

APPLICATIONS DUE: FEBRUARY 16, 2009 

The Eastern Division of the Society for Women in Philosophy invites applications from those interested in filling the officer positions of executive secretary, treasurer, and meeting director beginning September 1, 2009. 

If you would like to apply for an ESWIP officer position, please send your curriculum vitae and a brief statement of your interest and qualifications to Jen McWeeny ([log in to unmask]) no later than February 16, 2009. 

Please feel free to contact either of the current officers directly with questions about the duties and parameters of each position.  Specific details regarding the duties and parameters of each position are listed below. 

Jen McWeeny, ESWIP Executive Secretary 
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216-397-4783 

Lisa Cassidy, ESWIP Treasurer 
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Leadership in ESWIP provides opportunities to interact with other women in the field and to learn more about the most recent developments in the profession.  Eastern SWIP is a strong professional organization that supports women in the field.  Its leadership has worked hard to make the annual award of Distinguished Woman Philosopher an exciting and important moment for the honoree and SWIP membership, and to make it a key event at the Eastern APA.  We have sought to better support women candidates at APA meetings, and to foster the professional development of our membership at our annual meetings.  New ESWIP officers will inherit these traditions and others, along with helpful planning documents to build on these successes. 

ESWIP EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 
THREE-YEAR TERM: September 1, 2009-September 1, 2012 
The Executive Secretary's main responsibilities include coordinating all ESWIP activities and corresponding with the ESWIP membership.  Due to her involvement in these activities, the Executive Secretary is expected to attend the Eastern APA and the ESWIP annual Spring meeting all three years of her or his term.  Finally, the ESWIP Executive Secretary should plan to serve as a consultant to her replacement in the year following her term. 

Primary Duties (ESWIP Executive Secretary): 
1) Plan all SWIP sessions at the Eastern Division Meeting of the American Philosophical Association, including the Distinguished Woman Philosopher Award Panel and Reception. 
2) Correspond with the SWIP membership in regard to all ESWIP events, procedures, and initiatives. 
3) Coordinate communication between all of the ESWIP officers and between SWIP officers from other divisions. 
4) Collect nominations for the SWIP Distinguished Woman Philosopher Award and organize the Selection Committee for the award. 
5) Work closely with the ESWIP Meeting director to plan the ESWIP annual Spring Meeting. 

ESWIP TREASURER 
THREE-YEAR TERM: September 1, 2009-September 1, 2012 

The Treasurer’s main responsibilities include managing the organization’s finances and managing the organization’s web page.  She also works closely with the Executive Secretary to coordinate activities associated with the annual ESWIP Spring Conference and the Eastern Division APA meeting.  Due to her involvement in these activities, the ESWIP Treasurer is expected to attend the Eastern APA and the ESWIP annual Spring meeting all three years of her or his term.  Finally, the ESWIP Treasurer should plan to serve as a consultant to her replacement in the year following her term. 

Primary Duties (ESWIP Treasurer): 
1) Entice members to renew or join ESWIP via email solicitations. 
2) Keep track of memberships, including setting up a bank account in your own name, because non-profit status is in process. 
3) Maintain and improve the ESWIP website. 
4) Help arrange the logistics for the Distinguished Woman Philosopher reception at the Eastern APA. 
5) Help with logistics and the program committee for the ESWIP Annual Spring Meeting. 

ESWIP MEETING DIRECTOR: 
THREE-YEAR TERM: September 1, 2009-September 1, 2012 

The ESWIP Meeting Director’s main responsibilities are to work closely with the other officers to plan ESWIP’s annual Spring Meeting.  The ESWIP Meeting Director should also plan to serve as a consultant to her replacement in the year following her term. 

Primary Duties (ESWIP Meeting Director): 
1) Establish a program committee each year to establish the meeting program and review submissions. 
2) Work with the program committee to set a date, location, and keynote for the ESWIP annual meeting. 
3) Coordinate all logistics for the ESWIP annual meeting including food, lodging, transportation, program printing, and additional funding. 

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Jen McWeeny, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Executive Secretary, Eastern Division of the Society for Women in Philosophy
John Carroll University
20700 North Park Blvd.
University Heights, OH 44118
Phone: (216) 397-4783
Fax: (216) 397-1819
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