CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - 2011
Dear EWGA Albany/Capital Region Chapter Member:
We Need You to Get Involved in our Chapter Elections!
We have many capable and willing members who have the skills and talent to lead our Chapter. This is
your opportunity to make a positive difference -- do it now -- nominate yourself or someone else for a
Chapter Officer position.
Our Chapter Bylaws call for the membership to conduct an annual election of Chapter Officers. Officer
elections are outlined by the Chapter bylaws and terms are staggered for continuity.
This year we will be electing officers for the following terms of office:
 President: 1 year term
 Vice President: 1 year term
 Treasurer: 2 year term
Enclosed you will find an overview of the duties of each office and a nominating form. You can nominate
yourself or someone else from the membership who you feel would be a great asset to our leadership
and foster the growth of our Chapter. Nominations are due by July 1, 2011.
Our mission is connecting women to learn, play and enjoy golf for business and for fun. Being a Chapter
Officer is a meaningful way to contribute to the Chapter decisions and operations and help carry out our
mission. Yes, it takes a commitment, and the reward is tremendous! Please consider making a leadership
commitment and complete and return the attached nomination form.
Sincerely,
Annette Kahler
Chair, Nominating Committee
EWGA Albany/Capital Region Chapter, Leadership Chair
[email protected]
(518) 852-1401
Duties and Criteria for Officers of the Chapter Board
President:
The President shall have relevant leadership skills and experience that demonstrate her ability to fulfill all
duties of the position, including the following:
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Serve as presiding officer of the Board of Directors;
Set the agenda for meetings of the Board of Directors;
Appoint any special committees as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors;
Ensure Chapter is in compliance with all requirements of the Association Chapter
Affiliation Agreement;
- Serve as the liaison between the Chapter and Association Headquarters.
The President must have served as a voting member of the Board for a minimum of one year. However,
it is not required that the President be a current member of the Board during the year of the election.
In addition, the President should have the enthusiasm and commitment to further the goals of the EWGA
organization.
Vice President:
The Vice President shall have relevant leadership skills and experience that demonstrate her ability to
fulfill all duties of the position, including the following:
- Assume the responsibilities of the President in the event of the unavailability,
incapacity, or death of the President;
- Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the
President with the intention that the Vice President is preparing to serve as a future
President of the Chapter;
- Assist the President and Committees in implementing the Chapter business plan;
- Work closely with the Leadership Chair to ensure a strong volunteer base and that a
leadership succession plan is in place.
The Vice President should have prior experience on the Board, or as a member of a Standing Committee,
or as an active volunteer in the Chapter. In addition, the Vice President should have the enthusiasm and
commitment to further the goals of the EWGA organization.
Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall have relevant skills and experience that demonstrate her ability to fulfill all duties of
the position, including the following:
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Review and recommend financial policy;
Oversee the preparation of the annual Chapter budget;
Maintain financial records of the Chapter;
Prepare and distribute to the Board at least quarterly and annual financial statements;
Approve and act as signatory for one or more banks or other federally insured
institutions for the purpose of timely deposits and safeguarding Chapter funds;
- File tax return(s), if applicable;
- Be responsible for preparing and submitting annual financial reporting to the Association
Headquarters.
Experience in accounting/bookkeeping is required. Knowledge of QuickBooks is highly desirable.
Chapter Elections: Nomination Form
Nominations are due by July 1, 2011
I would like to nominate a candidate for the following position:
_____ Chapter President
_____ Chapter Vice President
_____ Chapter Treasurer
Name of Candidate: _______________________________________________
Has the candidate agreed to accept the nomination and serve in the position if elected?
______ YES
______ NO
Briefly tell us why you feel this candidate should be considered for this position. Please include what you
know of their EWGA and other leadership experience, EWGA participation, passion / interest / support of
EWGA and the game of golf, views on the Chapter, what you have witnessed, and anything else you
would like to share with us. Please refer to the officer duties and criteria on the preceding page when
writing this nomination, and explain how the person you are nominating meets the criteria.
Your Name:
Phone:
Email:
Return this completed form no later than July 1, 2011 by email to [email protected],
or by mail to EWGA c/o Annette Kahler, 4 Primrose Lane, Loudonville, NY 12211.
Questions? Email [email protected] or phone (518)852-1401