2010-2011 Omaha Chapter Board of Directors

President: Karen Hosier khosier@ihsi.org President Elect: April Nerz anerz@cox.net Past President: Chris Carlson ccarlson@aureusgroup.com Vice President of Membership and Program: Julie Wiman Gerken jwiman@seimjohnson.com Treasurer: Gail Endorf gendorf@fzacpa.com Secretary: Amy Thompson AThompson@rossittoassoc.com Director of Program: Lisa Brannan lbrannan@aureusgroup.com Director of Membership: Tiffaney Carpenter tiffcarpenter4@gmail.com Director of Communications: Rita Main rita.main@mutualofomaha.com

Annual Events: April Nerz anerz@cox.net Bulletin: Rita Main rita.main@mutualofomaha.com Financial Literacy Kristen Lembke klembke@fzcpa.com Membership: Lisa Brannan Janet Redick lbrannan@aureusgroup.com jlredick@cox.net Program: Lisa Brannan lbrannan@aureusgroup.com Regional Conference: Stephanie Setlak Annette Wells ssetlak@cox.net annette@koskicpa.com Scholarship: Kerry Clark tkclark1@cox.net

Duties of the Board officers

President

Represent the Chapter at the National annual meeting and regional conference

Attend all Chapter functions, meetings and Chapter board meetings

Shall be an ex-officio member of all committees

May appoint members to special committees

Executes the plans and policies of the Chapter

Prepares the meeting agenda and is the presiding officer of the Chapter

President Elect

Completes the term if the president is unable to fulfill their term

Should be familiar with all the Chapter manuals and Chapter Bylaws

Works with the president to learn all of the Chapter operations and policies

Chairs a committee

Monitors Chapter activities to insure compliance with the Chapter Bylaws

Monitors the Chapter’s goals for progress in attaining those goals

Vice President

Should be familiar with all the Chapter manuals and Chapter Bylaws

Works with the president to learn all of the Chapter operations and policies

May be asked to chair a committee

Secretary

Attends all Chapter and Board meetings, records minutes of the meetings and distributes the minutes

Should be familiar with Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised

Treasurer

Responsible for the financial records of the Chapter

Compiles and maintains the financial records of the Chapter

Prepares the monthly financial statements and the annual budget

Handles the cash receipts and disbursements of the Chapter

Directors (2-3)

Serve as chairs of the Communication, Program and Member Services Committees

Select members to serve on their committees

Attend all Chapter and Board meetings

Past President

Chairs the Long Range Planning committees and the Nominating committee

Provides support and feedback to the Chapter Board

Role of the Board of Directors

The Board is composed of nine officers: President, 2 Presidents-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, 2 Directors, and the Immediate Past President. The Board usually meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Only Regular and Affiliate members may serve on the Board.

The Board is responsible for carrying out the directives of the membership and the duties prescribed in the Chapter Bylaws. The Board will also help set the goals of the Chapter and monitor the progress of the goals. The Chapter Treasurer, in conjunction with the committee chairs, will prepare the annual Chapter budget and monitor all financial activities.

Serving on the Board of Directors is an excellent way to improve your organizational and time management skills. It demonstrates your commitment to your profession. Serving on the Board allows you an opportunity to work as a team. You may also be required to supervise other committee members. This will develop your leadership skills. Although the Board does require a time commitment, the personal and professional rewards are worth the extra effort.