Newsletter of the East Bay Chapter of STC
November/December 2002

Chapter Activities: Leaders Wanted

by Gwaltney Mountford
STC Associate Fellow

You. The podium on the second Thursday of the month. Ahhh, such a pretty picture.

Yes, we know it is only October and the chapter election is months away. But our goal this year is to have a contest for at least one position, giving the East Bay chapter members a choice. And to do so we have to start early to identify candidates for the spring election.

You can, too. Have you considered chapter leadership? Do you know of someone you would like to see in a leadership position?

To jump-start your thought process, the East Bay Chapter Nominating Committee and Board listed the key activities and benefits of the elected officers (below). If any of these positions looks inviting, please contact one of the Nominating Committee members—Diana Wilcoxson, Margie McCutcheon, or Gwaltney Mountford. Or email the committee. We would be delighted to talk to you about the position—as would the current incumbent.

And Early Next Year…

Picture yourself as a leader! The Nominating Committee plans a reception before the chapter’s January meeting to talk with any of you who are interested in running for chapter office. Previous officeholders will also be on hand to answer your questions. We will inform you of the specific date and time later this year.

So, browse through the leadership position descriptions and picture yourself in one of these roles. It is a pretty picture.

East Bay Chapter Leadership Roles

Listed below is an overview of the activities and benefits for each of the chapter’s leadership positions. For more details about each position, see the chapter handbook.

President

Provides overall management of the chapter’s affairs. Specifically, appoints special assistants for specific tasks; controls the budget; submits chapter reports to the Director–Sponsor and the Society; meets with the chapter’s board; and schedules annual elections.

Benefits

Creating or maintaining fabulous visibility, not only in our chapter, but also at the regional and Society level. Honing management and organization skills. Shaping chapter’s direction and goals. Having fun.

President-Elect

Assumes the duties of the president if the president is incapacitated; oversees SIGs; maintains the bylaws; encourages special projects; and becomes president next year.

Benefits

Learning to be president. Creating or maintaining visibility. Honing management and organization skills. Shaping chapter’s direction and goals. Having fun.

Vice President—Arrangements

Oversees arrangements for meetings; accepts reservations; and coordinates with the restaurant to make sure that the chapter needs are met.

Benefits

Developing negotiating skills while working with restaurants. Creating or maintaining visibility. Honing interpersonal and organization skills. Shaping the chapter’s direction and goals. Having fun.

Vice President—Programs

Manages the Program Committee, including planning chapter meetings, finding speakers, and working with speakers to make sure audio-visual equipment and other needs are met.

Benefits

Meeting interesting leaders in the profession. Creating or maintaining visibility. Honing organization and scheduling skills. Shaping the chapter’s direction and goals. Having fun.

Secretary

Records minutes of all board meetings; handles official correspondence; sends thank-you notes to speakers and VIP visitors; and acts as liaison to newsletter editor, web weaver, and database manager.

Benefits

Creating or maintaining visibility. Honing organization and report-writing skills. Shaping the chapter’s direction and goals. Having fun.

Treasurer

Keeps the books; prepares and monitors the budget; makes deposits and payments; and prepares a simple Annual Fiscal Report.

Benefits

Creating or maintaining visibility. Shaping the chapter’s direction and goals. Having fun. If you like numbers and money, this is the job for you.

Nominating Committee Members

Selects qualified candidates for the annual election; prepares and distributes the ballot; validates and counts the votes; and notifies board and chapter of election results.

Benefits

Honing persuasion and interpersonal skills. Shaping the chapter’s direction and goals. Having fun.

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