Chi Epsilon Sigma
                                 Operating Guidelines                                    
 (revisions in bold type)

  1. OFFICERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PRESIDENT

Serves on the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and the Annual Meeting

Signs all certificates and documents of Gamma Chapter.

Prepares meeting agendas and responsible for arranging meeting dates and locations in cooperation with other Board members.

Sends letter of invitation to prospective new honorary member(s) for the annual meeting.

Serves as Immediate Past President the following year.

Represents the Fraternity as situations dictate.

PRESIDENT-ELECT

                    Assumes the duties of the President the following year.

 

                    Serves as a member of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee.

 

                    Arrange for the Treasurer's records to be audited.

 

VICE PRESIDENT

Assumes duties of the President-Elect the following year.

Chairs the Annual Meeting Committee.

Serves as a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.

Arranges for the Treasurer's records to be audited.

SECRETARY

Updates letterhead after election of officers and directors to be distributed to officers and directors at first Executive Board meeting.

Provides minutes of annual meeting to annalist to be distributed with newsletter.

Prepares meeting minutes for presentation to membership.

Prepares and maintains correspondence of Fraternity.

TREASURER

Signs all financial documents for Gamma Chapter.

Provides reimbursement forms for member expenses (travel, postage, etc.). Travel expenses for board and committee meetings shall include mileage (at University current rate) and parking; no meals.

Sends letter of invitation to honorary member(s) for annual meeting.

Sends letter of invitation and annual meeting registration information to retired members.

Serves on budget committee and submits budget at first Executive Board meeting.

Receives membership dues and maintains a roster of dues-paying members.

ANNALIST

Maintains historical records of Fraternity.

Keeper of the Fraternal banner.

Compiles information on past officers, directors and award winners.

Prepares and distributes newsletter.

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Serves as chair of the Nominating Committee.

Solicits nominations from membership to fill vacancies.

Serves as chair of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.

Keeper of Roberts Rules of Order Revised.

Maintains disk file of bylaws and updates as deemed necessary.

Responsible for maintaining contact with other state chapters.

II. DIRECTORSRESPONSIBILITIES (strongly recommend transferring records to each successor)

Responsible for sending cards of congratulations, condolences, etc. to members in their represented area on behalf of the Fraternity and remind members about annual meeting.

Provides news articles for inclusion in newsletter highlighting members from represented area.

Contact new employees in area represented to make aware of Chi Epsilon Sigma.

Perform other duties as requested by the President and/or assigned by the Executive Board.

        III. STANDING COMMITTEES

AWARDS

This committee will verify and establish the years of service with Extension for each new member. This committee will be responsible for the selection process and recommendation of the appropriate recognition for all awards presented by the Fraternity. This committee will conduct the initiation of new members at the annual meeting.

ANNUAL MEETING

Chaired by Vice President and to include the President. The agenda, meal, speakers and guests, program and all other physical arrangements (name tags, seating arrangements, etc.) will be the responsibility of the committee. The committee can call on the directors and/or other members to carry out functions at their discretion.

PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT

This committee will explore and promote professional development opportunities with the membership. This committee will also follow established criteria for selecting and awarding scholarships (scholarship selection guidelines, promote scholarship participation and conduct scholarship selection). Follow-up will be made at mid-year with scholarship winners to inquire of scholarship status. Other educational opportunities will be explored and professional growth for Fraternity membership will be promoted.

ACTIVITIES

This committee will plan social activities to enhance professional as well as personal involvement of Fraternity members on a statewide basis as well as encourage area activities.

NOMINATING

Chaired by Immediate Past President. This committee will secure nominations from the membership and prepare a slate for all officer and director positions to be presented to the membership. Biographical sketches will be obtained from each officer/director candidate and shared with all members prior to election at the annual meeting. The chair of this committee will also provide a listing of duties and responsibilities for each office position to prospective nominees.

BUDGET

Chaired by the Treasurer.

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

Chaired by Immediate Past President with other members to include the President and President-Elect. This committee will be responsible for reviewing and updating the Constitution and Bylaws.

 

Revised April, 2003