Leaders wanted: CalCPA Nominations Committee is accepting nominations for 2010-11.

California CPAs are the driving force behind one of the world's largest economies. Isn't it time you put your leadership skills to use for the betterment of the CPA profession? The CalCPA Nominations Committee is accepting nominations for 2010-11 CalCPA officers and council members at large. Officer positions include chair, first vice chair, treasurer and two vice chairs. Three at-large council members also will be elected. Additionally, nominees are being sought for AICPA Council positions. Job descriptions, a nomination form and more are located at www.calcpa.org/nominations. Nomination forms are due Dec. 1.

Here's What CalCPA's Leaders Are Saying ...

CalCPA leadership has a lot to offer, but don't take our word for it. Here are some thoughtful words from your peers about volunteering:

Lammert Van Laar

Kemper CPA Group LLP

San Joaquin Chapter

Every organization can benefit from leadership development. Where will the next generation of leaders come from? Who will train them? Will they have the broad perspective to benefit the whole team? Your involvement can help to solve those issues that many of our firms face today.

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Chris Yahng

Collins Mason & Company LLP

East Bay Chapter

At the chapter committee level, you can start by offering your assistance in shaping the agenda of the committee, by arranging speakers and by assisting the committee chair. That can then lead to being chair of the committee, member of the chapter board of directors, officer etc.

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Greg Burke

John Waddell & Co. CPAs

Sacramento Chapter

It is not what I will get out of the involvement that is important, it is what I might contribute. The satisfaction comes from being involved in the work of an organization that benefits others. One of the great benefits of being involved with CalCPA is the opportunity to work with other committed, talented people, both volunteers and staff. It is truly inspiring.

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Jenny Bolsky

Miller Kaplan Arase & Co. LLP

Los Angeles Chapter

The best thing about being involved in CalCPA leadership is meeting amazing people.

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Alex Lemos

Smith Marion & Co. CPAs

Inland Empire Chapter

CalCPA needs people who aren't afraid to sacrifice time to make a difference.

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Ben Towne

Berger Lewis A/C

Silicon Valley San Jose Chapter

Go to your chapter board meetings and the CalCPA Council meetings; your voice can be heard. By choosing to be part of the...