This is an open call for nominations for chapter leadership. Feel free to nominate yourself or other current chapter members. We will confirm with nominated members that they're interested before we send out names and statements for voting.
Nominations are due by
5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7. Please send nominations via e-mail to Jeff McMillan,
koppyeditter@yahoo.com, with the subject line "Chapter leadership nomination." You do not need to include a statement at that time.
Current and lapsed members may nominate only current, paid members of NLGJA's Philadelphia chapter for leadership positions. Only current, paid chapter members, including associate members, can vote in the election. Elected leaders cannot be associate members.
Detailed descriptions of the open offices -- president, vice president, secretary and treasurer -- are below. Terms are one year, beginning Jan. 1. If you have any other questions, please e-mail at the address above or contact the national NLGJA office.
President
-- Ensuring that the chapter works to fulfill the strategic plan on the local level.
-- Carrying out requirements to maintain chapter certification, with the exception of submitting the annual budget and financial reports. These documents must, however, be approved by the chapter president.
-- Making statements on behalf of the chapter and preside at most chapter events.
-- Serving as the primary contact person for potential members.
-- Working with chapter officers to recruit new members and retain existing members.
-- Being acquainted with most chapter members and working to meet their needs within the NLGJA mission. It is often the officers vision that guides the programming at the chapter level and helps develop the national organization through chapter work.
-- Grooming a successor through outreach, recruitment and skills building. It is often the case that you will need to ask people to run for office, tell them what the job entails and encourage them with some examples of how it has benefited you.
-- Convening with other chapter officers twice a year in the Chapter Presidents Council for leadership training, skills building and networking. The council gatherings are held during the mid-year meeting and at the national convention.
-- Facilitating, support and assist with activities intended to support the mission of NLGJA, as managed by the NLGJA staff and approved by the Board of Directors.
-- Keeping members informed of chapter activities through newsletters, e-mails, fliers or other mechanisms.
Vice President
-- In the absence of the president, the vice president shall perform all duties of the president.
-- When so acting, the vice president shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions on the president.
-- The vice president shall assist the president and shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the chapter board.
Treasurer
-- Responsible for submitting an annual chapter budget to the national office and completing annual financial reports.
-- Recipient of the chapter’s bank statements
-- Keeping the local bank account open and in good standing
-- Issuing checks from the local bank account to pay for chapter expenses.
Secretary
-- Taking minutes at meetings and sending them to chapter leaders and members.
-- Greeting attendees at NLGJA events and asking them to sign in and make a nametag.
-- Writing chapter newsletters, e-mails or other communications.
-- Creating fliers, signs or other communication pieces for the chapter as needed.
NLGJA Philadelphia will host a members' night fundraiser at GayBINGO on Saturday, April 17.
