SSSS Nominations 2026
Call for Nominations for Professional Members
This year, we are accepting nominations for the following positions:
Treasurer (3-year term)
This individual will serve SSSS for a three-year term, beginning in November 2026. The SSSS Treasurer serves on the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Finance Committee. The Treasurer is responsible for the oversight and management of the financial stability of the organization. The Treasurer reports to the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the membership of SSSS
Secretary (2-year term)
This individual will serve SSSS for a two-year term, beginning in November 2026. The SSSS Secretary serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee and is responsible for keeping official records of the organization. The Secretary will keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee and will perform all duties incidental to the office of Secretary and other such duties as from time to time may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors and serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
This individual will serve SSSS for a two-year term, beginning in November 2026 and works on The Society’s membership recruitment and retention for the term. The Membership Chair will also engage with members by helping them to understand and experience the benefits of belonging to The Society. They may perform other duties from time to time that may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Directors and will serve as a member of the Executive Committee and as Chair of the Membership Committee.
Membership Chair (2-year term)
These individuals will serve SSSS for a two-year term, beginning in November 2026. At-Large representatives serve as liaisons between SSSS committees and the Board of Directors. The At-Large Members report to the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the membership of SSSS.
At-Large Member (3 positions; 2-year terms)
For detailed information about the nomination and review process, refer to the SSSS Nominations Policies and Procedures.
After the Nominations Committee meets to discuss the nominees and approve the list of candidates, the Nominations Chair will forward the list to the SSSS President for the Board of Directors to vote on for final approval. The approved candidates will appear on two separate election ballots. SSSS professional members and student members can vote for the Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair and Member-at-Large positions.
Election ballots will be distributed to the members in late July or early August. For more information about the Election Procedures, including nomination by petition and voting procedures, refer to the SSSS Bylaws, Article VII: Election Procedures (pages 10-11).
To access the nomination form use this link. Only members can make nominations.
Don't hesitate to contact the SSSS Office with any questions or concerns (thesociety@sexscience.org)