Call for 2013-14 Chapter Leadership Nominations/Application To: ISES Sydney Members From: Chapter Nominating Committee Re: Call for Nominations/Application It is time to begin the election process to choose those leaders who will guide and direct the ISES Sydney Chapter for the next 12 months, beginning on July 1, 2013. “The Chapter Board of Directors governs each local chapter of ISES, which is chosen by the general membership of the chapter. The local Chapter Board of Directors is responsible for providing the strategic and effective leadership necessary to lead the chapter forward in compliance with the mission statement and bylaws of ISES. Candidates are considered for nomination based on their professional and personal qualities that enable ISES to meets its goals”. In accordance with our Bylaws and election guidelines, the Nominating Committee sends this “Call for Nominations/Application” and encourages you to consider participating as a Leader on the Chapter Board. You may also nominate for consideration any individual who you feel would be an asset to ISES Sydney Chapter in a leadership position. Please review the attached nomination election guidelines and application forms. DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF NOMINATION/APPLICATION: April 22, 2013 Please return the completed Nomination/Application form to: Valerie Percival Scan and forward via email: [email protected] Or Fax: 02 8569 0567 2013-2014 Nomination/Election Guidelines 1. Eligibility Requirements – Any current voting ISES member of good standing who has a minimum of (2) two years concurrent membership may nominate/apply him/her or place into nomination the name(s) of any member in good standing, to serve as an elected Officer or Director of the Chapter Board. (Student members are not eligible). 2. Each Director is elected for a (2) two-year term, and each Officer serves a (1) one-year term. Chapter-in-Formation Officers will serve (2) two years. 3. Members of the Board of Directors and Officers must attend all Chapter meetings and Board meetings. 4. The Officer positions currently vacant and due to be elected for the term beginning July 1, 2012. Eligibility: Any ISES member of good standing who has a minimum of two years concurrent membership. …….Include President position if he/she does not choose to stand for a second term. President President Elect VP – Membership VP – Education/Programs VP – Marketing & Communications 5. Term of Office Term of Office Term of Office Term of Office Term of Office 1year 1year 1year 1year 1year The Director positions whose two-year term begins July 1, 2013. Director Membership__________________ Term of Office 2years Director Education/Programs__________ Term of Office 2years Director MarComms___________________ Term of Office 2years Director Sponsorship_________________ Term of Office 2years Director Allied Industries______________ Term of Office 2years To run for office please complete the enclosed Nomination/Application Form and return it to:Please return the completed Nomination/Application form to: Valerie Percival Scan and forward via email: [email protected] Or Fax: 02 8569 0567 DEADLINE FOR RETURN OF NOMINATION/APPLICATION: April 22, 2013 BASIC VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES For CHAPTER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reports directly to: Chapter President and Chapter Executive Committee Must be voting members in good standing of the Society at the time of nomination/election to office and throughout their term of office. He/she must agree to fulfill any Chapter and/or committee assignment/s as requested by the Chapter President and liaise accordingly. Must attend all Chapter and Board meetings Act in a support capacity to those Executives on the Board who are either unavailable to fulfill their duties due to personal or business commitments. Assist in securing and expanding the growth of Chapter membership. May be required to provide documented copy of assigned activities to the Chapter Executive Committee. The Director shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and the ISES Bylaws. The Director is strongly encouraged to attend the Chapter Leadership meeting normally held in August each year in conjunction with the ISES Eventworld Conference. PRESIDENT Reports directly to: Affiliate Board and Chapter Executive Committee The President shall perform all duties assigned to this office. He/she is responsible to ensure that the Chapter is run as a business He/she shall preside at all meeting, or in his/her absence the President-Elect, or in his/her absence, a designated VP. He/she shall appoint all committees with the approval of the Board of Directors and shall be an ex-officio member on all committees. He/she can participate on the Nominating Committee (if he/she is not standing for a second term). Encourage and assist all Executive members to secure and expand the growth of membership within the Chapter. Assist the Chapter Executive in promoting monthly Educational and networking events to members and prospective members. Serve as a member of the Affiliate Board Acts as the main liaison between the Chapter and ISES Headquarters via the Affiliate Chair The Chapter President is encouraged to attend the Chapter Presidents’ meetings normally held in August in conjunction with the Eventworld Conference, and in January at The Special Event. The President shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and the ISES Bylaws. Other duties may include: Follow up with committee chairpersons to ensure that goals are being accomplished; creates agendas for Board meetings and issue notices of all meetings to the Board of Directors; serves as the official spokesperson for the Chapter; works in conjunction with Chapter Board of Directors to produce goals/plan of work for the year; writes President’s Message for Chapter th newsletter; Provides a Chapter [monthly] report by the 15 of each month to be sent to the Chapter secretariat who will forward it to the Affiliate Chair for preparation of the monthly Affiliate report for ISES Headquarters. Ensure the incoming Executive Committee understand the Affiliate Structure and maintain a high standard of ISES protocol. PRESIDENT-ELECT (also serves as the SECRETARY and TREASURER) Reports directly to: Chapter President and Chapter Executive Committee The President-Elect shall, in the absence of the President, have all powers and perform all duties of the President except where precluded by law. Encourage and assist all Executive members to secure and expand the growth of membership within the Chapter. The President-Elect shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and the ISES Bylaws. Other duties may include: Assist President in his/her capacity of ex-officio member on each committee; takes on special projects as assigned by the President, i.e. fund raising, promotional events, etc. President-Elect Secretary duties: The Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring that the minutes of all meetings of the Chapter’s Board of Directors are recorded, distributed to all Board members and approved. Write any official letters as requested by the Chapter President Maintain and preserve a record of the proceedings and history of the Chapter. President-Elect Treasurer duties: The Treasurer shall receive and deposit all Chapter funds in the name of the Chapter, in a bank or trust company as approved by the Chapter Executive/ Board of Directors. He/she shall be responsible for preparation of the Chapter budget for submission to the Chapter Executive/Board of Directors for approval. Provide a full monthly financial report to the Chapter Executive/ Board of Directors at their monthly meetings for approval. He/she shall also be responsible for submitting monthly and year end financial reports to the Affiliate Chair as required under the Affiliate Structure Agreement with ISES HQ. All funds withdrawn from the Chapter accounts must have two signatures. (President and Treasurer and or authorized and approved designate). The Treasurer shall deliver to his/her successor in office all funds, books, documents, vouchers and other property of the Chapter which he/she may have in his/her possession and/or for which he/she is accountable. Vice President (VP) Education & Programs Reports directly to: Chapter President and Chapter Executive Committee Shall oversee all educational activity that is provided to the Chapter membership Shall oversee all program activity that is provided to the Chapter membership. Ensure that members are given a high level of education and networking opportunities by selecting, appropriate sites and venues, topics and Speakers. Oversee attendance at all Chapter programs are recorded via appropriate form for the certification program (CSEP) and that forms are forwarded to the Chapter administration for filing. Assist all Executive members to secure and expand the growth of membership within the Chapter. Required to provide on time agenda items for discussion at monthly Committee meetings; provide documented copy of monthly activities at Committee meetings. The VP of Education & Programs shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and the ISES Bylaws. The VP of Education & Programs is strongly encouraged to attend the Chapter Leadership meeting normally held in August each year in conjunction with the ISES Eventworld Conference. Other duties may include: Chair the Education & Programs Committee, oversees special educational activities of the Chapter; selects appropriate topics and speakers; coordinates any special activities to be conducted at Chapter meetings; responds to the Affiliate Hub regarding regional programming plans by the Affiliate; coordinates on-site registration efforts; communicates with other ISES Chapters for ideas regarding programming. VP MEMBERSHIP Reports directly to: Chapter President and Chapter Executive Committee Shall oversee all membership activity and be responsible for any and all committee activity pertaining to membership in the Chapter. He/she shall also be responsible for working closely with the Chapter Secretariat in recording and maintaining the list of members and addresses of members and shall be responsible for promulgating changes and amendments. At all times membership lists remain the sole and confidential property of the ISES Chapter and the Affiliate and cannot be used for any other purposes are divulged to any other person. Assist the Chapter Executive in promoting monthly Educational and Networking events to members and prospective members. Required to provide on time agenda items for discussion at monthly Committee meetings; provide documented copy of monthly activities at Committee meetings. The VP of Membership shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and the ISES Bylaws. Other duties may include: Ensures the Chapter stocks of appropriate membership materials from ISES HQ and Affiliate are keep updated; work with the Chapter Secretariat to ensure that a current list of prospective members for recruitment/marketing efforts are in place; send local correspondence to welcome new members; contact members who have not renewed their membership, reports in local newsletter regarding membership promotions etc; surveys the membership regarding opinions/attitudes of the Chapter. VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Reports directly to: Chapter President and Chapter Executive Committee Shall oversee, all activities’ that relate to Chapter promotion. Responsible for enhancing, the ISES profile both within the Chapter and industry. Assist the Chapter Executive in promoting monthly Educational and networking events to members and prospective members. Serve as editor and produces a regular newsletter for membership Provide valuable and up-to-date material and member benefits for uploading to the website Assist in securing and expanding the growth of Chapter membership. Required to provide on time agenda items that require discussion at monthly Committee meetings; provide documented copy of monthly activities at Committee meetings. The VP of Marketing & Promotions shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and the ISES Bylaws. Other duties may include: Source new member profile copy for website, Source information and create articles from leading events industry specialists and industry bodies for website. Create and issue press releases regarding Chapter programs/ activities, works with committees as is necessary to promote ISES Chapter activities. DEADLINE FOR RETURN: APRIL 22, 2013 NOMINATION/APPLICATION FORM (page 1/4) Nominee Data (Please Type or Print) Section I Nomination for the Position of: Chapter: Last Name: First Name: Company: Title: Mailing Address: Dept: City: State: Phone No: Fax No: Email: Member ID Number: Postcode: Signature: __________________________________________________ Are you nominating yourself? Yes No If yes please proceed to Section III below. If no, fill out Section II and then please forward the application to the prospective nominee for completion. Nominator Data (Please Type or Print) Section II Last Name: First Name: Company: Title: Mailing Address: Dept: City: ST: Phone No: Fax No: Email: Member ID Number: Zip: DEADLINE FOR RETURN: APRIL 22, 2013 NOMINATION/APPLICATION FORM (page 2/4) ISES Involvement Section III Member since ___________ Chapter office(s) held Office _______________________ Year(s) ___________ Office _______________________ Year(s) ___________ Office _______________________ Year(s) ___________ Office _______________________ Year(s) ___________ Please list the Chapter Committee(s) on which you have served. (i.e. Membership, Education) Committee____________________________ Position ____________________ Committee____________________________ Position ____________________ Committee____________________________ Position ____________________ International office(s) held Office ____________________________ Year(s) _____________ Office ____________________________ Year(s) _____________ Please list the International Committees or task forces on which you have served. (i.e. Membership, Professional Development, MARCOM) Committee____________________________ Position ____________________ Committee____________________________ Position ____________________ Committee____________________________ Position ____________________ DEADLINE FOR RETURN: APRIL 22, 2013 NOMINATION/APPLICATION FORM (page 3/4) Candidate Statement and Questions Section IV Provide a professional events industry biography in 100 words or less. (Your candidate statement will be included on the slate/ballot sent to the Chapter membership). Explain in less than 100 words why you are running for Chapter office. (Your candidate statement will be included on the slate/ballot sent to the Chapter membership.) What is your greatest strength that you bring to your ISES Chapter? What area do you consider to be your weakest? How do you plan to compensate? Additional Comments: What three areas do you feel are the most important to address for the Chapter during your ISES tenure? What is your vision of your ISES Chapter for the next two years? DEADLINE FOR RETURN: APRIL 22, 2013 NOMINATION/APPLICATION FORM (page 4/4) Time Commitment Statement (All nominees must read and sign.) Section V The International Special Events Society strongly recommends that all nominees consult with their supervisors, business partners, etc. and discuss the time commitment required for service to the Association, and seek their support. In addition to attendance at Eventworld, The Special Event, and Regional Leadership meetings, the time commitment to serve as a Chapter Leader will include, at a minimum, one meeting per month of about two hours each, plus individual and task force assignments which must be conducted on your own time and attendance at Chapter functions. Please sign the following statement I understand the time requirements needed to carry out the duties as a Chapter Leader of ISES. I feel that I am able to carry out both the duties of my current employment and the duties of an ISES office. Name: ____________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________ Please return the completed Nomination/Application form to: Valerie Percival Scan and forward via email: [email protected] Or Fax: 02 85690567
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