Reply To: Chapter Leadership & Board Structure?

[BRIAN PIKE]

For the Yankee Chapter, the following make up our Board of Directors. President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer are our Officers, and the rest are board members. All are elected, except for the Delegate at Large who is typically the immediate past president, or someone appointed by the President with the approval of the Board.

President: The President shall have general supervision, direction and control of the business and affairs of The Chapter and The Board. The President shall preside at all meetings of The Chapter, The Board and its members. The President shall appoint and determine the time and place of all meetings thereof, unless otherwise ordered by The Board. The President shall make annual reports showing the condition of the affairs of The Chapter and make recommendations to The Board on information that may be required regarding the business and property of The Chapter. The President shall be an ex officio member of all standing committees of The Board.

Vice President: In the absence or disability of the President, the Vice President shall perform all the duties of the President and in so acting shall have all the powers of the President. The Vice President shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the President and The Board. In case of the absence or disability of both the President and Vice-President, a president pro tem may be elected by The Board.

Secretary: The Secretary shall attend all meetings of The Board and shall record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings. The Secretary shall see that the proper notice is given of all special meetings of The Board and of all meetings of The Chapter, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by The Board or by the President.

Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for and shall maintain financial records of The Chapter, maintain bank accounts, sign checks, and receive and disburse monies. The Treasurer shall make the proper vouchers for disbursements of Chapter funds and shall render to the President and The Board at the regular meetings of The Board or whenever they may require it, an account of all of the transactions as Treasurer, and of the financial conditions of the Corporation.

Director of Testing: The Director of Testing is responsible for the organization of all field tests given by The Chapter including, selection of judges.

Director of Communications: The Director of Communications will oversee publication of the chapter newsletter, the chapter website, test brochures, and social media. The Director of Communications will also oversee distribution of communications to the membership as directed by the President and/or The Board.

Director of Youth Development: The Director of Youth Development will oversee youth participation in The Chapter events, be in charge of activities and events specifically for youths, and promote the The Chapter’s commitment to engaging youths in outdoor skills, hunting and versatile hunting dogs.

Test Secretary: The Test Secretary will perform all duties pertaining to test events and national information.

Director of Training: The Director of Training will provide all information for clinics and testing programs.

Director of Gunning: The Director of Gunning will conduct training for all personnel that wish to gun for tests and events of The Chapter. The Director of Gunning will be responsible for ensuring sufficient gunners and ammo are available at all testing and events that require live fire.

Delegate at Large: The past President will act on behalf of The Chapter as the Delegate at Large. If The Chapter does not have sufficient coverage for this position, the President and The Board may appoint a Delegate at Large from the active membership of The Chapter. The Delegate at Large will have voting privileges on The Board in the event of a tie vote.

We also have appointed positions, and appointed committees as needed and approved by the board.

Membership Coordinator: They basically help manage membership applications and renewals, recording members information in our member database and sending dues to the Treasurer.

Newsletter Editor: They are responsible for collecting content for our chapter newsletter.

Webmaster: Operates our Chapter Website

Grounds: Runs the committee that manages our testing grounds (mowing and repairs). Arranges for the usage of the grounds with our State departments.