ACE Board of Directors Resource Page (2024)

ATTENTION! Scroll down to find Board Meeting information.

This Resource Page serves as the "go-to" source for our volunteer leaders cadre. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the ACE Office at [email protected] or (518) 240-1210.

Please Note: This page and its resources are for ACE Board use ONLY and are not to be shared with any outside parties.

Below: As part of our Strategic Plan updating, the Board was introduced to potential new Mission/Vision/Value Statements at the December Meeting. At the first meeting in 2024, we will review final drafts and vote on these important part of who we are and how we project our association to colleagues, the profession, and the public.  

Our Mission Statement  (Currently being revised)
The American College of Epidemiology is an organization of epidemiologists that serves the interests of the profession and its members through advocating for issues pertinent to epidemiology, a credential-based admission and promotion process, sponsorship of scientific meetings, publications and educational activities, and recognizing outstanding contributions to the field.

Our Vision Statement  (Currently being revised)
The American College of Epidemiology is the professional organization dedicated to continued education and advocacy for epidemiologists in their efforts to promote good science and the public health.

Our Values Statement  (Currently being developed)

Confidentiality Statement
All ACE volunteer leaders must respect confidentiality of information received in the course of Board Meetings, Committee Meetings and activities. This includes information about Board Members, volunteers, funders, donors, member organizations, members, partners, employees, and contractors. Board Members must avoid inadvertent disclosure of confidential information through casual or public discussion, which may be overheard or misinterpreted.

 Current Board Action Items (Please review and respond, as needed.)

• Please help us find support for 2024!
  Annual Meeting Sponsorship & Marketing Prospectus (To be posted upon completion) 

Core Governance Documents, Information & Forms

Articles of Incorporation
By-Laws
Fiduciary Duties of Nonprofit Boards
Roberts Rules of Order Guide & "Cheat Sheet"
Expense/Reimbursement Form
Committee Report/Update Form

2024 Leadership Documents

Board of Directors Contact List (Downloads as an Excel file)
Calendar Worksheet
Committee Worksheet
Approved Budget  (Downloads as an Excel file)

2024 Board Meeting Dates

Please mark your calendars for the following Board of Directors Meeting dates:

Date
Time | Virtual
1st Board of Directors Meeting of 2024 

Date
Time | Virtual
Board of Directors Meeting 

Date
Time | In-Person
Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting  

Date
Time | Virtual
End-of-Year Board of Directors Meeting 

Note: The Executive Board meets with the Office... 

The Board Speaks with One Voice

It is each board member’s responsibility to ensure that they represent the membership and that their opinions and concerns are presented and understood when an issue is discussed and/or voted on. There is always a desire to reach a consensus on board decisions, but there will naturally be occasional issues were not all agree total consensus is not reached, as people of diverse backgrounds and strong opinions rarely agree on every issue. It is ACE’s policy that debate on issues and discussion of disagreements be conducted with due respect of all board members and opinions and that all shall be “left at the table” when the debate closes.

It is ACE policy that, at the close of debate and deliberation, having had full opportunity to be represented and heard, if a quorum is present and a vote taken, each director and officer should support the corporate decision of the Board. Board members should not actively speak against or act counter to decisions under such circumstances. 

While every board member has the right to personal opinion and, if asked directly, to answer honestly, it is critical that board members fairly represent and support the majority decision of the board.  New board members should also consider these principles when addressing actions taken prior to their service.