A major challenge facing IOA today is the recruitment of new volunteer leaders. Time demands of today’s social cyber environment have limited the free time that in the past was committed to humanitarian causes.
The age of today’s leaders is increasing along with their length of time in office.IOA’s 20/40 Program focuses on resolving this challenge through involvement of younger people in the governance of Ostomy Support organizations. The program is embraced by the 20/40 community, but buy-in by Organizational leaders has been slow in coming.
The objectives of the IOA 20/40 Program are to globally identify and establish a network of 20 to 40 yearold ostomates interested in participating in the governance of Ostomy Support Organizations; to identify ostomy related needs of the 20/40er community; and, to promote the interaction of Medical Professionals, ostomy product Manufacturers/Distributors and Governmental Agency communities to work together to determine how best to meet the needs of this 20/40 community.
IOA looks to the members of the threee regions to work with IOA in the expansion of the 20/40 Program.
By: Ken Aukett Speech Delivered in 2018 during WCET KL Malaysia
No one is exempted not to join in building the 20/40 Focus Group in every member country.
We place our hopes in young ostomaates who are the future leaders of every member association. If you intend to build a 20/40 Group in your member country, I hope you can coordinate with me so that we can realize the dream that every association has this young ostomate component in their country.
The best model that we have at present is the 20/40 Focus Group of JOA with a strong organization of youth leaders in every association and chapters. May I encourage each and every president to look out for your potential prospective whom you can guide and mentor as they journey along in serving young ostomates like them.
Help me build the Young Leaders Council for 20/40 ASPOA.
May this Pledge of Commitment be your guide in forming and molding young ostomates in your association.
Presented by Mr. Ronaldo Lora – ASPOA Conference, South Korea, March 2017
The 20/40 Challenge
A Pledge of Commitment
As members of the Asia and South Pacific Ostomy Association, and in an effort to discover and strengthen the sector of young adult ostomates in our Association;
We recognize the vast opportunities that young adult ostomates have to offer in building and strengthening the 20/40 Focus Group that works hand in hand with the International Ostomy Association;
We acknowledge the youthful spirit they exhude, the availability of time they offer, the raw talent they possess, and the genuine heart they exemplify in service to fellow young ostomates in continuing the work of our Association;
Hence, I pledge to:
• Keep a watchful eye for potential young adults who can continue the work of the Association as my way of passing on the torch;
• Provide guidance and support in their formation
• Partner with them to promote quality of life for ostomates;
• Support them in every way with loyalty and action, word and deed; and
• Live each day as an example of what our Association is ought to be.
Signed by:
We take pride in honoring young ostomates who have given exemplary service in leadership and organizational skills. Be the next Young Ostomate Leader!
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