Thank you for your interest in understanding what each board position contributes to the overall success of our chapter. Though each position requires different capabilities and strengths, the common strand amongst them is the level of engagement and drive to continue to take our chapter to the next level.
The networking opportunities are endless. The sky is the limit in terms of leadership development. The connection with ATD is strong as they are just as committed to the success of our chapter. And leading a non-profit, from the board level, offers tremendous opportunity for personal learning and growth.
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As Chief Executive Officer of the Chapter, the President is responsible for managing the chapter in accordance with the Chapter’s Bylaws and the State of New York. It is his/her responsibility to provide leadership, to exercise general supervision over chapter activities and to conduct Chapter affairs in accordance with the Chapter bylaws and/or operating rules.
The President maintains contact with all officers, directors, committee chairs and members of his/her Chapter Board. The President must have the ability to motivate these individuals into a performance of excellence. This can be done by:
Approximately twelve (12) hours per month
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The President Elect assists the Chapter President in performance of chapter management duties, automatically succeeding to President and participates in the recruitment of board members to lead the chapter in the succeeding year. The President Elect observes and witnesses all activities of the Board, membership and programs to prepare for the leadership role in the following year.
Term: Three Years: Year 1 – president elect, Year 2 – president, Year 3 - immediate past president
Estimated Time Requirements: approximately sixteen (16) hours per month.
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The Vice President of Chapter Services is responsible for providing all professional development and placement services, community service and special interest group services to Chapter; members. This position is also the liaison to ATD. He/she directs activities of the Chapter Services Committee and oversees committee’s budget.
Approximately six (6) hours per month
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The Vice President of Communications is responsible for keeping the minutes of the Board meetings and Executive Board meetings, handling necessary correspondence, managing media relations, and managing the Public Relations Committee and the Government Affairs Committee.
Approximately ten (10) hours per month, including Board and Executive Board Meetings
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The VP of Finance is responsible for keeping the financial records of the Chapter; setting up bank accounts, and paying bills promptly. As a Board member, he/she provides leadership and organization for the local Chapter in the areas of financial policy, procedures, investment planning and goal setting. The VP of Finance also coordinates the fundraising efforts.
Estimated Time Requirements: approximately eight (8) hours per month.
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The Vice President of Marketing is responsible for oversight of the web site, sending electronic communications (eblasts), and leveraging social media and other technologies to advocate the chapter.
Approximately ten (10) hours per month, including Board and Executive Board Meetings
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The Vice President of Membership is responsible for coordinating within the Chapter all aspects of recruitment and retention of Chapter members, including the keeping of accurate, current, and complete records on all Chapter members.
Approximately twelve (12) hours per month
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The Vice President – Programs chairs the Programs Committee for the chapter and is responsible for establishing educational programs for the professional development of members, including:
The Committee will solicit qualified speakers in the core competency areas and special topics and create a diverse and comprehensive program offering from among the most highly qualified speakers. With the assistance of the Program Committee, the Vice President – Programs will:
Approximately twelve (12) hours per month
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The Past President serves in an advisory role to the President, President Elect, and Chapter as a whole, and provides guidance and expertise as a knowledgeable member of the board. He/She advises on past practices and operations in accordance with the chapter bylaws. Upon request, he/she assists officers in performing their duties.
Serves as acting president if both the president and president elect are unavailable
Approximately eight (8) hours per month
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