| OPEN POSITIONS - JANUARY 2020 Officers: 2 Vice-Presidents - OPEN Directors: Director of Community - OPEN Committee Chairs (or Co-Chairs) and Members: Virginia L&A - OPEN |
The GWSCSW Executive Committee consists of the elected Officers of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer; and/or elected or appointed Directors. The Executive Committee has the authority to make Society decisions and ensures that these decisions are carried out. This June, we will be looking to fill the following officer positions.
President
- Presides over board and executive committee meetings
- “Chief Volunteer,” the president works with the board, staff and community to further the Society's mission
- Helps to influence how the board uses its time, the selection of board members and its future leadership
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Skills and Qualities Many characteristics combine to make a successful board president. They include demonstrated community leadership; being respected by board members, and the community; able to lead the board in handling difficult issues; and, the ability to communicate, listen and seek input from others. The president should feel comfortable delegating. Strong group dynamic skills are essential to keep meetings running smoothly and to deal with any conflicts that may arise. |
Vice President
- Fills in for the President in his/her absence
- Assists the President in furthering the mission of the Society
- May be asked to lead a special project and may initiate a project of their own interest
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Skills and Qualities The board Vice President is prepared to serve as the board president, as necessary. |
Secretary
- Maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organization’s records
- Records minutes of board meetings
- Is sufficiently familiar with Society documents to note applicability during meetings
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Skills and Qualities The board Secretary provides great organization and communication skills. The Secretary is most useful when his or her role is shaped to meet the unique structure and needs of the organization, rather than filling a standard job description. |
The following list of Committee Chairs will be available in the spring. (All positions can be co-chaired.) Committee members are part of the Board of Directors and have input into all significant decisions.
Director of Community: Oversees all activities and adviser to the Community Branch consisting of the following committees: Annual Dinner Committee, Early Career Committee, Membership Committee, Nominating Committee, Retiree Committee, and Wine & Cheese Committee.
Continuing Education Chair: Responsible for planning educational events and meetings.
Maryland Legislative Chair
Virginia Legislative Co-Chair
- Serves as the point of contact for members of that jurisdiction regarding advocacy and legislative concerns.
- Along with committee members, and with guidance from the jurisdictional lobbyist (if appropriate) and Branch Director, decides on positions the Society will or will not take on proposed legislation and regulations.
- Informs hired lobbyist of Society positions and instructs lobbyist in subsequent tasks (which may include drafting of bills, position papers, etc.).
- Writes or approves position papers and testimony that may be provided to legislators.
- May provide signature on official correspondence, as appropriate, and when signature is not needed from Branch Director or President.
- Plans meetings with legislators for membership of jurisdiction, as appropriate (possibly luncheon or dinner mtg).
- Along with the jurisdictional lobbyist, acts as main contact for legislators.
- Submits Committee report for each newsletter to Branch Director for review, and keeps membership informed through additional articles and notices and responses to questions on the listserv.
Volunteer Chair
Helps to solicit volunteers for the various committees.
University Liaison Chair
Works with local universities to promote membership, events and coordinate understanding of Society.