The Chapter Election is Coming Soon
by Chanda Child, Nominations Committee Manager
Be the change you want to see in the world. –Gandhi
Change is in the air. A new U. S. president has taken office. The Arizona Cardinals have become a winning football team. What’s next? At the STC Phoenix Chapter, it’s time to think about the election of new officers for the 2009-2010 year.
Consider running for office!
Do you have ideas about changes we should make to programs, workshops or other activities? Does a member you know have ideas you like? If so, consider running for office or nominating another member to run.
Becoming an STC officer gives you the opportunity to share skills you have developed, work with other forward-thinking individuals, develop great friendships, and have some fun. If you’re not quite prepared to become a change leader as an STC officer, consider volunteering for a committee position.
We are preparing a slate of candidates this month. If you are interested in running for office or nominating another member for office, please contact me at chanda.child@cox.net. Your nomination must be written, signed by at least five members of the chapter and submitted by March 3. The online election will be held April 1-7.
Position responsibilities
The responsibilities and activities of each office are described in the following paragraphs. In addition, officers must attend meetings. If you have questions about an office, let me know. I’ll be happy to answer them!
President
Responsible for all operations of the chapter (an ex officio member of all committees); exercises general supervision over the affairs of the chapter, appoints managers of committees, and reports to the Society director. You will write newsletter articles, respond to nonmember inquiries, keep in touch with other officers and committee members, and prepare the chapter’s activity report for the Society Board. This position gives you the opportunity for your ideas and philosophies to have an impact on the chapter.
Vice President
Responsible for external chapter programs and communication; advises the president on policies and programs, and assumes the president’s duties when necessary. You will organize and manage special projects assigned by the president and motivate others. Although not required, it is desirable for the vice president to run for president the following year.
Program Manager
Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating programs for chapter meetings. You will coordinate programs with the Education Committee Manager; coordinate and communicate with the Arrangements Manager (meeting requirements, menu, and meeting feedback collection and reporting), Newsletter Editor, and the Web team; and contribute newsletter articles about meetings.
Membership Manager
Responsible for organizing and directing an active membership recruiting campaign to increase the membership of the chapter. You will maintain a list of prospective members, manage the membership address files from Society, welcome new members, create and distribute packets of information and an application to prospective members, and publish monthly membership information through the chapter newsletter.
Secretary
Responsible for recording minutes of board meetings and distributing them to board members, committee managers, and other interested parties. You will maintain the chapter stationery supplies.
Treasurer
Responsible for the chapter finances. You will prepare the chapter budget, maintain the checking account, deposit chapter funds, pay invoices, monitor and keep records of chapter expenses, collect dinner payments at monthly meetings, provide financial reports to the board, maintain paper and electronic files of all financial information, and prepare for the year-end audit.