Chapter Operations and Volunteer Opportunities September 12, 2013
Chesapeake Chapter ASSE Chapter Goals Chapter Activities Elected Officers Executive Committee Committees Communications Financial Management
Chapter Goals What do members want ????? Serving members better (358) Members need to provide feedback Respond to surveys etc. Increase member involvement Get more members to attend meetings (10-20) Get members to volunteer to serve the Chapter (10-15) Maintain / Increase membership Outreach Kid’s Chance Other ????
Chapter Activities Monthly Meetings ASP / CSP Review Class – Spring 2014 Annual PDC – April 8, 2014 NAOSH Week – May 2014 Golf Outing ???? – June 2014 Social Events???? Mixed Success 2011 vs Service / Support Kid’s Chance 5k
Chapter Activities Monthly Meetings Schedule Varying days and times Location Throughout Baltimore Metro area Cost - $20.00 NEW – Annual Pass - $ Excludes PDC and any social events Topics Timely issues Technical tours
Chapter Activities Monthly Meetings October 2013 – “GHS: Are You Ready?” November 2013 – Technical Tour (TBD) December 2013 – MOSH / MDE Update January 2014 – “EHS Mobil Apps” February 2014 – “DHS Vulnerability Assessment” March 2014 – Technical Tour (TBD) April 2014 – No Meeting (Annual PDC) May 2014 – Construction Topic TBD June 2014 – Annual Planning Meeting
Elected Officers President – Pat Wheltle Vice President – Craig Lowry 2 nd Vice President – Vacant Treasurer – Bob Lawson Secretary – Robert Bergamaschi Delegate – Pat Wheltle Delegate – Mike Wolf
Elected Officers Annual Election Nominations and Elections Committee Present slate of officer canidates by no later than 1 st Executive Committee of each year Slate of Officer Candidates must be “published” at least 30 days prior to election 25 or more members can submit petition to add candidate's name(s) Additional name(s) must be published 15 days prior to election Election must be completed by the end of April Officers serve from July 1 st through June 30 th
Executive Committee What Does the EC Do? Responsible for the Operation and Management of the Chapter Responsible for the Supervision and Care of all Property and Fiscal Assets Authorized to Commit Chapter to Action and Collaborate with other Professional Groups EC Meets Monthly Currently on the 2 nd Tuesday
Executive Committee Membership All Elected Officers Immediate Past President Standing Committee Chairs Designated Member(s) at Large Appointed by the President
Committees Programs – Robb Altenburg Plans and coordinates monthly meetings Membership – Pat Wheltle Recruits and retains members Awards – Mike Ginther Coordinates recognition of members (e.g. SPY) ASP / CSP Review Class – Peter Holzberg Plans and coordinates review class
Committees Government Affairs – Rose Overturf Monitors legislative and regulatory activity Community Service – Lisa Foltz Coordinates volunteer activities Scholarship – Lisa Foltz Coordinates awarding of chapter scholarship(s) Newsletter – Robert Bergamaschi Edits and distributes monthly newsletter
Committees PDC – Craig Lowry Plans and coordinates annual PDC Web Administrator – Germal Daniel Manages chapter website Other Golf Outing??? Sponsorships???
Communications Monthly Newsletter ed to members and posted on website Website Monthly meeting announcement Other notices (e.g. surveys) Social Media Search for “Chesapeake ASSE”
Financial Management Treasurer serves as bookkeeper of chapter finances Provides monthly financial report to EC Completes annual financial report Submitted to EC and Society Audited by Chapter Audit Committee Disbursements All must be approved Any check over $1, requires two signatures Member reimburse checks require two signatures
Chapter Operations What can the Chapter do to better serve you What are you going to do to make the Chapter better Thanks for attending today Questions / Comments