DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT

FORESTERS CAMERA CLUB

Description of Duties for Office of PRESIDENT

As an Officer:

Is elected by the membership after being recommended and approached by the Nominating Committee and agreeing to placement on the slate for election; or may be elected by the membership after an independent nomination from the floor.

Is elected for a one-year term, with election in April, installation in May; one-year term covers one September through May season.  May be elected for an additional one-year term.

Attends all scheduled meetings for the general membership and the Executive Board.  Notifies the Vice-President or other responsible officer if unable to attend in order that duties can be delegated during absence.

Serves as a Director on the Executive Board; discusses, selects, and votes on issues pertinent to the club's welfare.

Acts as a host toward all members, visitors, judges, and potential new members at all functions.

Provides coverage at any function, when asked, for any position left vacant by the temporary absence of another Board member.

Notifies Board if withdrawing from official position, allowing sufficient time and coverage for a temporary replacement to be selected.

As the President:

Plans all meeting agendas and gathers necessary information from members or outside sources.

Chairs all meetings and functions.

Begins all meetings and functions in a timely manner, opening with a call to order.

Acknowledges guests, judges, and program providers.

Provides all information pertinent to the purpose of the club, encourages discussion, facilitates the voting process when necessary, and implements the final decision by delegating individuals or committees for the purpose.

Asks for reports from Executive Board members, Coordinators, and Committee chairpersons as necessary.

Remains available to all members; listens to complaints and suggestions; finds solutions when possible.

Authorizes payments and signs checks in the absence of the Treasurer.

Requests monthly reports by the Treasurer.

Presents the prints for the judges and members to view during competition.