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  • Call for Nominations | Your Local ISA Tampa Section

    By: Jeff Russell Jeff Russell , yesterday
    Dear Tampa Bay Section Members,
    The ISA Tampa Section  is looking for new officers to help facilitate section operations in your local area. We need your help to nominate volunteers to fulfill these roles. Take a moment to tell us which Section members  you think would do a great job. If you are interested in volunteering, nominate yourself! 
    The nominations process is fast and simple. Reply to this message or email Jeff.Russell@pepsico.com with the names of people who you feel would make great officers to lead the section. Nominations will be accepted through 6/5/26
    Positions open for nomination
    • President
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Membership Chair
    • Program Chair
    * Only those that are members of the section in good standing are eligible for nomination.
    Description of Roles:

    President
    The president manages the operations of the section to ensure that the best interests of the local members are being met. The president provides leadership and guidance to other section officers and ensures that the section activities are focused on increasing member engagement and satisfaction. Time commitment on average 2-4 hours per week.

    ·        Serves as chief elected officer of the section and ex-officio member of all committees

    ·        Attends all section meetings

    ·        Ensures that decisions, orders, and resolutions of the section board are delegated and carried out

    ·        Organizes the section's efforts by implementing the structure, appointing committee chairs and others as needed, and delegating the duties required by the bylaws and the year's plans.

    ·        Works with other officers and committee chairs to assess members' needs and set plans for the year's activities

    ·        Fulfills obligations to ISA by prescribed dates, including but limited to, the annual report, list of leadership, etc.

    ·        Appoints or establishes nominating committee according to section bylaws for next year's elections

    ·        Represents the section at ISA leadership activities (District Leadership Conference, District Meetings, Automation and Leadership Conference, etc.)

    ·        Plans a budget with the section treasurer, to be reviewed and approved by the section board

    ·        Sets audit procedures in motion at year end for financial records turnover

    ·        Provides all records to their successor upon completion of term or resignation prior to completion of term

    Secretary
    The secretary keeps track of section business and functions primarily as a record keeper and correspondent. Time commitment on average 1-2 hours per week.

    ·        Prepares and distributes accurate minutes of all section business meetings in a timely manner

    ·        Prepares correspondences at the direction of the president and/or section board

    ·        Maintains permanent section files

    ·        Including, but not limited to the charter certificate, bylaws, articles of incorporation, tax forms, etc.

    ·        Provides copies as needed of the latest versions to the section officers

    ·        Other administrative duties as assigned by the president and/or section board

    ·        Provides all records to their successor upon completion of term or resignation prior to completion of term

    Treasurer
    The treasurer has general supervision of the section’s funds and financial records. Time commitment on average 1-3 hours per week.

    ·        Provides the president with financial information needed from section records for the annual report

    ·        Maintains the section’s financial recording system and recommends improvements as necessary

    ·        Assists in preparation of the annual budget and monitors section expenses

    ·        Prepares and records checks and invoices in a timely manner

    ·        Prepare statements and reports on financials at section board and membership meetings

    ·        Provides information to the auditing group

    ·        Ensures that tax filings and other reports required by national and local laws are prepared and mailed in a timely manner

    ·        Provides all records to their successor upon completion of term or resignation prior to completion of term

    Membership Chair
    The membership chair is responsible for all activities related to membership recruitment and retention. Time commitment on average 2-3 hours per week.

    ·        Prepares and implements a membership recruitment and retention plan, including, but not limited to:

    ·        Recruitment drives

    ·        Welcomes new member

    ·        Long-term member recognition

    ·        Member participation in section activities

    ·        Membership renewal reminders

    ·        Reports on membership statistics at section board and membership meetings

    ·        Follows up on any membership-related correspondences from members

    ·        Provides all records to their successor upon completion of term or resignation prior to completion of term

    Program Chair
    The program chair is responsible for managing the educational and social programming at section meetings and events. Time commitment on average 2-3 hours per week.

    ·        Develop programs that respond to the educational needs of section members and others in the community

    ·        Secure and contact speakers for programs

    ·        Recruits a committee of volunteers

    ·        Assists in preparation of the programming budget

    ·        Ensures meeting venues and facilities are in order

    ·        Ensures the meeting is properly announced and publicized

    ·        Maintains program records including description, speaker, attendance, evaluation, and revenue for annual report

    ·        Provides all records to their successor upon completion of term or resignation prior to completion of term