The duties and powers of the officers of the Chapter shall be as follow
PRESIDENT- 1 Year Term
Presides over board and general meeting
Makes appointments of committee chairpersons
Represents Chapter in an official capacity at any function or meeting of the International AICI
Approves of all disbursements
Co-signs disbursements with the treasurer
Is responsible for the adequate functioning of all officers and committee chairpersons, both in carryinh out their duties to the Chapter and their responsibilities to AICI
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming president
Attends Board and Chapter meetings
Corresponds with the International Board
Attends and represents the chapter at the International Conference (chapter subsidizes convention fee, if feasible)
Performs such other duties as are necessarily incident to the office of President
PRESIDENT ELECT - 1 Year Term (Followed by 1 Year Term as President - Must have been on the AICI Sydney Chapter Board for at least 1 year previous before nominating for this position)
Presides in the absence of the President.
Assists the president in carrying out chapter business and program of work as prescribed by the President and Board of Directors
Chairs the Conference Committee for the following years conference
Elected each year for a year term and automatically assume office of President the following year
VP COMMUNICATIONS – 1 Year Term
Promotes and publicizes all chapter events
Sends information on local chapter members to the International newsletter
Updates the Sydney Chapter Website
Manages the content and distribution of the Chapter E-newsletter
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming VP Officer
Attends Board and Chapter
VP MARKETING – 1 Year Term
Works to get advertisers for the Bi-monthly Chapter E-Newsletter
Works with the VP Communications on content of the E Newsletter
Is in charge of the Trade Tables at the annual Australian conference
Presents new ideas to Board which will bring community awareness and credibility to the Chapter
Presents marketing strategies for furthering growth of the Chapter to the Board with a budget- Implements and follows through on agreed upon strategies
Works closely with VP Membership
With the assistance of VP Programs & Events, Organizes philanthropic event(s); usually one per year
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming VP Officer
Attends Board and Chapter meetings
VP MEMBERSHIP 1 Year Term
Presides over meetings in the absence of the President and VP/President Elect
Assumes responsibilities when the President is unable to attend to duties
Takes reservations for meetings
Is responsible for reception table at all meetings, providing membership information and applications
Arranges for printing of AICI name tags for new members & guests
Assists treasurer with check-in of members and guests and collection of fee at the door
Maintains scrapbook with clippings, pictures, etc. and brings to all meetings- Collects door prize from exhibitors
Contacts guests after they attend meetings
Maintains frequent communication with members, i.e. welcoming new members via phone or mail and notifying those whose dues are due. Sends new members information and updates to AICI HQ and VP of Membership.
Sends welcome letter to new members/welcome back postcard to renewing members
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming VP Membership
Attends Board and Chapter meetings
VP PROGRAMS & EVENTS - 1 Year Term
Presides over meetings in the absence of the President and VP Membership
Plans programs and books speakers for each meeting
Sends thank you note to speakers and other appropriate gestures
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming VP Program
Makes necessary logistical arrangements for location, refreshments and room set-up
Works to create pleasant atmosphere
Greets and serves guests and members
Oversees that meeting location is left in perfect order following close of meeting
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming VP
Attends Board and Chapter meetings
VP EDUCATION - 1 Year Term
Coordinates educational programs and workshops for Chapter
(Plans, coordinates and implements the Members Only Education Weekend)
Assists VP Communications & Marketing
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming VP Education
Attends Board and Chapter meetings
Shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the President or Board of Directors
Attends all chapter and board meetings
SECRETARY - 1 Year Term
Records proceedings of the business and general meetings
Distributes copies of minutes to Board members, and, if requested, to the membership and the AICI International Board of Directors and Regional Advisors
Processes and files general correspondence
Maintains a file of reports of special committees
Assists VP Membership with check-in of members and guests and collection of fees at the door
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming Secretary
Attends all chapter and board meetings
TREASURER - 1 Year term
Oversees preparation of budgets & financial submissions to AICI HQ
Collects and accounts for all money received and expended by the Chapter
Pays all expenses incurred by the Chapter as provided in the budget or approved by the Board of Directors
Pays all receipted bills of Board Members when amount is within the approved budget
Co-signs Chapter disbursements with President
Provides a Treasurer's report for each board meeting and an annual written report for the membership
Keeps a record of work to pass to the incoming Treasurer, together with financial records
Attends Board and Chapter meetings
When taking this office notify committee to send bills to you
Attends all chapter and board meetings