New 09-06-2024: The POPAI Board seeks interested Certified Probation Officer Members in good standing to submit an intent to run for one of three vacant Board seats. The Word Documents and the form below describe the commitment of each Board Member and term limits are noted for each.
If running for District 4 or 5, the applicant must be working at a Probation Department in one of the district counties listed. At-Large #1 can be a Probation Officer in any district.
| DISTRICT FOUR | Term ends September 2026 | Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union, and Wayne |
| DISTRICT FIVE | Term ends September 2025 | Boone, Hancock, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby counties |
| AT-LARGE #1 | Term ends September 2025 | Any District Probation Officer Member |
On or after September 24, 2024 the Election Committee will review each submission for eligibility then the whole Board votes to determine the appointed Board Members.
You can fill out a Word Document and email it to the email address in the document:
or fill out this form:
POPAI BOARD MEMBER COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The list below describes the minimum level of commitment that Board members are asked to make to this professional organization. Before running for office, POPAI Members should be aware of the obligations and be able to make a commitment to fulfill these obligations.
MEETING ATTENDANCE:
Attendance at POPAI Board meetings is vitally important to the organization. Board members are expected to attend the scheduled meetings (typically) in person with minimal absences. The Board usually meets the second Wednesday of each month, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. We alternated between Hamilton County Probation in Noblesville and Johnson County Probation in Franklin. We have been able to offer Zoom connection at most meetings.
Possible exceptions:
- Board meeting is held at the POPAI Management Institute usually in February, March, or April
- Board meeting is held during the Justice Services Conference usually in April or May
- Board meeting is held on Friday of POPAI Fall training in French Lick after the conference ends. It is important that you stay for this meeting as it would be your first Board meeting upon your election.
- Some POPAI Board meetings may be held via video conference due to weather or other reasons.
COMMITTEE WORK
Board members must work on at least one POPAI Committee. Standing committees: Election; Awards and Recognition; Technology; Education; Legislation; Membership.
POPAI CONFERENCES/TRAININGS ATTENDANCE
POPAI sponsors two training conferences per year: POPAI Management Institute/Chief PO Summit and Annual Fall Conference. Board members are expected to make every effort to participate in these conferences/trainings. Board members are asked to assist at the registration table for the Fall Conference (when possible). [Note: Board members that have a financial need may request waiver of tuition for POPAI conferences.]
CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER APPROVAL
If you are not the Chief Probation Officer of your department, you must include as an attachment an email or memo from the Chief PO approving your attendance at in-person monthly POPAI Board meetings; your participation in at least one POPAI standing committee; and verifying your ability to attend POPAI trainings/conferences during your elective term.