I. Description | The Past President (list of past presidents) is an officer of the Association assumed by the President at the end of a one-year term. |
II. Oversight | The President shall oversee the Past President. |
III. Term | One year commencing on the conclusion of the annual conference. |
IV. Reports | The Past President shall submit an annual report at the end of the term to the Secretary by December 1. |
V. Succession | The Past President shall meet with his/her successor as soon as possible and as often as necessary for the new Past President to certify that all pertinent committee information has been transferred and any necessary training/consultation has occurred to ensure the new Past President can successfully assume responsibilities on the first day of office. |
VI. Responsibilities | - Serve as a voting member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
- Oversee the work and operations of following Committees: Grants, Joint Projects, and Higher Education.
- Oversee the work and operations of the Conference Director.
- Nominate Chairs to the assigned Committees listed for approval by the Executive Committee. Ensure all Committees are adequately staffed.
- Nominate Directors (Conference and Finance) for approval by the Executive Committee and election by the Board of Directors.
- Serve as a Co-Chair of the state conference along with the President-Elect with specific responsibilities to
- staff a conference committee,
- develop the conference budget,
- establish the conference planning timetable,
- determine the general sessions, special events, and networking opportunities,
- define exhibitor/sponsor programs, and
- review all meal plans.
- Recommend conference gift ideas for attendees and speakers.
- Obtain and present the President’s Plaque of Service to the outgoing President at the state conference.
- Maintain a list of potential candidates to serve as Committee Chairs.
- Submit a detailed conference summary, evaluation, and recommendations to the Secretary within one month of the state conference.
- Provide the incoming Past President with a copy of all files pertinent to Past President’s duties.
This should take place at the state conference or within two weeks of rotating out of the office.
- Contribute regularly to all Association publications.
- Perform duties as requested by the President.
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