Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Elections!

Are you looking for an opportunity to become more involved in Kappa Delta Pi? Are you enthusiastic, creative, and committed? We want YOU to run for the 2011-2012 board! All positions are open:

President:
  • Preside over all general membership and Executive Committee meetings;
  • Organize officer elections and officer transition;
  • Complete Annual Report after Treasurer has completed the financial section;
  • Appoint committee members when necessary;
  • Monitor performance of committees;
  • Guide the Executive Committee in setting chapter goals and preparing the
  • chapter calendar;
  • Recognize membership accomplishments;
  • Be familiar with governing principles of Kappa Delta Pi;
  • Participate in chapter programs and activities; and
  • Submit reports as required.

Vice President of Program & Chapter Services
  • Preside in absence of the President;
  • Chair the Program Committee and conduct programs designed to maximize
  • member retention; and
  • Conduct all public relations for the chapter. Ideally, public relations should be
  • conducted by an entire committee, with the Vice President serving as chair.

Vice President of Membership, Nominations, & Chapter History
  • Preside in absence of the President;
  • Preside over meetings of the Membership Committee;
  • Manage selection of members;
  • Host recruitment efforts; and
  • Create and implement ongoing methods for retaining membership.
  • Preserve all chapter documents and historical records;
  • Develop a photographic history of the chapter;
  • Call Headquarters at least four weeks prior to chapter’s initiation for historical
  • information (if not already obtained); and
  • Document chapter activities and forward to Society Headquarters

Treasurer
  • Receive and record all new initiate documents;
  • Keep accurate records of chapter funds;
  • Complete the financial section of the Annual Report;
  • Access university funding;
  • Coordinate the budget preparation process; and
  • Assist Vice President, Program Committee, and Foundation Representative
  • with development of fund-raisers.

Secretary
  • Maintain minutes and attendance records at meetings;
  • Formulate agenda, in conjunction with the President, to be used at meetings;
  • Submit New Initiate Information Forms and fees within two weeks after the
  • initiation;
  • Conduct all chapter correspondence; and
  • Maintain accurate records of active, inactive, and chapter membership.
Sergeant-at-Arms


  • Works with the VP to help meetings run smoothly.
  • Be knowledgeable about the Constitution & Bylaws of the Society and the chapter bylaws, especially with regard to chapter management.
  • Be knowledgeable about Robert’s Rules of Order.
  • Work with the Vice Presidents to maintain efficiency during the meeting.

General Meeting this Friday!

Our first general meeting of the semester will be this Friday, 2/4, at 6 PM in Room 119 of the Boca COE. We'll talk about upcoming events, including the election, and announce the winners of our point grants. An orientation session will follow for new members.