Have you ever thought about serving on the Board of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter? Do you know someone who might be interested in taking on a larger role within the organization?

MAC officers and Board Members serve a term that runs from May through April. Specific offices are held for 1 to 2 years; however, some positions (notably the president-elect) are part of a multiyear commitment. Please study the descriptions below carefully for exact terms.

Board members meet by teleconference 4 to 6 times a year, so you can participate no matter where you live. An agenda, minutes, and new business items are circulated by e-mail before the meeting so that you can arrive prepared. Meetings usually start at 7 pm and last about 2 hours.

If you’re a current voting member of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter (ie, your dues are up-to-date and you are not a student member), you’re eligible to run for any available office or to nominate a suitable candidate. Contact Debbie Luyo, Chapter President, with questions or nominations.

At the close of the nomination period the slate is announced, initiating a 2-week election period. Be sure to cast your ballot!

Remember to join us at the Annual Chapter Dinner to meet the new Board of Directors.

The president-elect attends Board meetings (via teleconference) and Chapter functions, helps to oversee committees, assists the President, and serves in the President’s stead as necessary. This position entails a 3-year commitment: 1 year as president-elect, 1 year as President, and 1 year as Immediate Past President. It is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to gain leadership experience and guide the Chapter’s future.

The Secretary attends board meetings (via teleconference), records the minutes, puts them into final form, and circulates them to the Board.

The Membership Director’s responsibilities are 2-fold: First, the Director is the point person for membership updates, which are e-mailed periodically from AMWA headquarters in Excel format. Second, the Director acts as liaison and primary contact for those who wish to serve the Chapter in some volunteer capacity. By maintaining a list of these members and their interests, the Director helps to match potential volunteers with committee chairs and event coordinators who need them. The Membership Director also mails out Welcome letters to new members and attends board meetings (via teleconference), presenting a brief summary of the Chapter’s current membership figures and volunteer activity. This is an extremely crucial, detail-oriented position that puts the talents of the meticulous to good use.

Each year, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter hosts a conference at which 2 to 4 courses from AMWA’s education program are offered. MAC has established a 2-year track for the position of Chapter Conference Coordinator: An Assistant Coordinator, elected annually, learns the ropes by helping the Chapter Conference Coordinator in all phases of conference planning, then takes over the lead position in the following year. This allows you to gain valuable experience in planning and executing an educational event as you secure a venue, select appropriate courses, plan the budget, publicize the conference, and evaluate the conference in a summary report. AMWA staff members and the detailed Chapter Conference Curriculum Handbook provide ample guidance through every step of the process. Both Conference Coordinators attend Board meetings (via teleconference) and report their progress to the Board.