Help Wanted: Board Positions Open
Although the November election has already been held, we still need members to serve in the positions of VP for Programs and VP of Policies and Procedures. Melody Stepp has written an article describing what the VP for Programs does and how serving in that role can benefit you.
VP for Programs
By Melody Stepp, current VP for Programs
Do you have a passion for genealogy and enjoy organizing events? You can channel that enthusiasm into a position that lets you connect with experts, help shape educational experiences, and make a real impact in our genealogy community. The key goal of Programs VP is finding interesting speakers, other duties are setting up the programs, ensuring that the speakers have the necessary information and equipment as needed, helping promote the program, and completing the documents for compensation.
Internet access has broadened the opportunity for a diverse range of genealogists, historians, and experts from around the world to connect with our society. We also have local speakers that are sought for their presentations across the country. Using established guidelines for the position, and with the help of fellow board members, you can help boost our society’s profile, increase attendance and advance our membership’s genealogical knowledge.
A position benefit for you is the building of your own skills, program planning, negotiation, and public speaking. Another part of the position is planning the year-end holiday party, it’s a great opportunity to work on your event skills. And you’re not alone, there are always people ready to help with all aspects of the job. The board is there to support our goals and each other, and it’s done willingly, with grace and good humor. We do laugh a lot! I recommend this job to anyone willing to try, and just as Tim, Liz, and Jane, and all the rest are there for you, I will be there as well.
