The Chapter Vice-President
The chapter Vice-President is an important position for a successful chapter. Many of the chapters make this officer President-Elect. The Vice President may chair meetings in the absence of the President. Therefore, the next year's President is properly trained and will be able to manage the chapter.
Vice President’s Position Description
- Preside at meetings in the absence of the President.
- Coordinate and direct the activities of the committees on behalf of the President.
- Call for committee reports as needed.
- Assist the President and the Secretary in the development of an agenda.
Role of the Vice-President
Whether big or small, no chapter can function without committees. Whenever possible, a chapter should develop some committees that are counterparts to the state board committees. State board committees are concerned with:
- Ethics, bylaws, polices and procedures
- Association benefits and services
- Public relations, communications to the membership and the industry
- Legislative, regulatory and environmental topics
- Membership recruitment and retention
- Technical and management training
Most chapters will find they need the following committees to operate effectively:
- Program Committee
- Membership Committee
- Communications Committee
Other committees which may be necessary as your chapter grows are:
- Finance
- Technical and Management Training
- Nominating/Special Events
- Legislative
