AUSTIN ARMA CHAPTER

Key Board Member Positions Needed:

Treasurer: (REQUIRED FOR ACTIVE CHAPTERS):  Person responsible for the chapter’s account.  Heads up creation of budget for each year, prepares monthly statements for Board meetings as to the chapter’s finances, and handles payments and reimbursements.

Other Board Member Positions Needed:

The following positions are open, but are not required to continue as a chapter of ARMA International; although they are not required, they are extremely important to being able to run efficiently and effectively.  We need you to help fill these positions so we can continue providing value to all of our members.

Business Partner Liaison: The Business Partner Liaison markets the benefits of partnering with the chapter to affiliated business partners. The Liaison coordinates with the Treasurer in invoicing business partners for sponsorships and other chapter activities.

Benefits:

• Board members will have their registration paid at the Annual Leadership Conference and will be eligible to have their travel and lodging subsidized by the chapter.
• President has their registration, hotel, and flight to International paid each year of their term.
• Professional Growth & Networking with fellow leaders across the region.
• Management & other skills learned with the support of a team of fellow leaders.
• Build strong relationships with fellow professionals.
• Give back to your chapter.
• It looks nice on your resume!

Time Commitments:

• Terms are two years, and most positions are limited to two consecutive terms, but may rotate in an out of positions to learn new skills and add their expertise and point of view to multiple positions.
• One time planning meeting will be 6 – 8 hours on a Saturday one weekend in August chosen by most Board members.
• Board meetings are held once a month are mostly by webinar/conference call – Conference calls can be up to 2 hours.  Minimal to no travel time.
• Board members are encouraged to attend the monthly chapter activities (meetings, seminars, social events, Shred Day) as often as they are able.
• Board members are asked to read existing materials for their position, prepare budget items and other agenda items for their plan in their position for the year during the summer prior to the planning meeting.
• New Board members will have an opportunity to connect with outgoing Board members for supply and knowledge transfer.

Join a committee, help out an event, speak at a chapter meeting, or write a newsletter article...the volunteer opportunities are endless. Check out Ways to Help for more information.