*If deemed necessary and in concurrence with the Executive Board, appoint 

subcommittees, task forces, or individuals to help accomplish the committee's 

charge.  

*Prepares and submit goals/actions recommended by the committee to the 

Executive Board to include in the Chapter's annual plan of work.  

*Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Executive Board for the committees 

planned activities as indicated in the plan of work.  

Duties of All Committee Members

*Attend every committee meeting if possible, on a timely and active basis.  

*Accept committee assignments and complete them in the time agreed upon.  

*Be positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative.  

*Base your personal recommendations on what is best for the Chapter.  

Duties of Newsletter Editor

(Appointed annually By Executive Board)

*Regularly attend Executive Board Meetings.  

*Obtain information and publish quarterly newsletter.  

*Publish newsletter for display on Chapter web site and email to each member.

Chapter Program Committee  

*Monitor the strategic plan, reviewing and revising as appropriate.  

*Prepare long range and annual work plans based on the strategic plan's goals and 

objectives.  

*Seek funding sources to finance projects, activities, scholarships and programs.  

*Develop/review officer and committee chairperson job descriptions and keep 

current.  

*Monitor administrative functions, and make recommendations for improvement.  

*Ensure Chapter bylaws are current and available to all members.  

*Formulate processes for policy and resolution development.  

*Develop a process for member input into policy and position statement 

development and involvement in legislative affairs.  

*Establish and maintain relations with state and national legislative bodies.  

*Establish policy issues alliances with other groups/organizations as appropriate.  

*Plan for lobbying efforts.  

*Recommend level of Chapter involvement in legislative affairs.  

*Recommend level of Chapter involvement in other organization's position 

statement development, lobbying efforts, etc.  

*Advise and counsel the President in the making issues/policy related public 

appearance, statements, etc., on behalf of the Chapter.  

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