Treasurer By-Election
I'm bummed to report that our treasurer, Edith Goldman, has decided to step down due to the press of many commitments in her busy life. The good news is that Edith will still be active behind the scenes, and in fact is busy setting up an exciting MWAB event for April. Thanks, Edith, for answering the call when the chapter needed you!
So we need to hold an election to find a new treasurer. Because our regular elections (President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer) will be in April anyway, I'd like to ask that we elect someone at the March meeting (because I need a treasurer ASAP!) to serve a "baker's year" until April 2009 (as Ian Hochberg delightfully called it at the February meeting).
Here's the deal according to the official chapter guidelines from the MWA Board. The Treasurer shall account for all funds of the chapter; deposit chapter funds in a bank approved by the chapter officers and MWA Board; pay expenses and debts incurred by the chapter, advise the chapter officers and MWA Board on financial decisions and control of expenses, present a financial report to the chapter officers and MWA Board upon request, and submit an annual financial report for presentation to the membership.
On top of that, I'm also looking for someone who can take on the added responsibility of helping us develop and run a fundraising campaign and manage the funds raised through it. This year is going to be one of growth and expansion for the chapter, and we need officers who can continue to guide and sustain that development.
Sound interesting? Up for the challenge? Got the chops? Know someone who does? Then please announce your candidacy or nomination on the MWAB list! Tell us about your interests and skills that would make you a good treasurer. Then we'll have a "by-election" (as they say in the UK) at the March meeting.
On a more somber note: according to the chapter by-laws, we need a full suite of officers in order to be a recognized and supported chapter of MWA. If no one runs, the chapter would technically be in violation of its charter and the state board could potentially disband us. So this is not just for kicks, folks . . .
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