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What Does                 Elected Officers Really Do For You?

 

Take a moment to ask if YOUR elected officers are -

 1. Fulfilling the job description to the best of your expectations?

 2. What have they really done to advance the club?

 3. What have your dues provided you?

 4. Or are they just glory hogs expecting to gain recognition and an award at the years end           Shindig? Which begs the question why must a paid club member be expected to pay for         the end of year/new officer installment event be expected to pay again? Surely there is at       least one member benefit.

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If one was to ever visit the open to the public CTCC web site no one would know who the correct person in what office held what position. Some of the names listed aren't even members anymore not to mention an current event calendar. YET there exist an officers position that will most likely receive recognition at years end. Guess if there are no real events an event calendar is not necessary. The perfect example!​​

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The following officers list are the essential officers the Corvette  club are required as set forth by the ICCC. How does stack up against your club?

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 President -

 

President shall preside at all regional meetings. He/she shall have and exercise general charge and supervision of the affairs of the Corporation, and shall do and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Membership. Vice President At the request of the President, or in the event of his /her absence or disability, the Vice President shall perform the duties and exercise of power of the President and to the extent authorized by the Constitution.

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Vice President -

 

shall have such other powers as the Membership may determine and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the President. The Vice President shall also chair the Leadership Committee.

 

Secretary - 

 

The Secretary shall have charge of such books, documents, and papers as the Membership may determine, and shall have custody of the Corporate Seal. He/she shall attend and keep minutes of all regional meetings of the Executive Board, and the Membership of the Corporation. He/she may keep a record containing the names alphabetically arranged of all affiliate clubs, and Independent Members who are active in the Corporation, showing their address. Such books shall be made open for inspection as prescribed by the Constitution. He/she may sign with the President or Vice President the Corporate name on behalf of the Corporation. He/she may sign with the President or the Vice President and affix the Corporate Seal to such document(s). He/she shall, in general, 8 perform all the duties incidental to the office of Secretary, subject to the control of the membership and shall do and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the President. 9

 

Corresponding Secretary -

 

The Corresponding Secretary -

shall be responsible for all correspondence intended for the I.C.C.C. membership. He/she will provide updated information to the webmaster to be posted on the Corporation's website. He/she shall, in general, assist in all the duties incidental to the office of the Secretary, and shall do and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the President.

 

Treasurer - 

 

The Treasurer shall have the custody of all funds, property and securities of the Corporation, subject to such regulations as may be imposed by the Membership. He/she shall be required to give bond for the faithful performance of his /her duties, in such sum and with such sureties as the Membership may require. He/she shall sign all receipts and vouchers and, together with such other officer or officers, if any, as shall be designated by the Membership, he/she shall sign all checks of the Corporation and all bills of exchange and promissory notes issued by the Corporation, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly designated by the Membership or by these By-Laws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation. He/she shall make such payments as necessary or proper to be made on behalf of the Corporation. He/she shall enter regularly on the books of the Corporation to be kept by him/her for the purpose, full and accurate account of all monies and obligations received and paid or incurred by him/her for or on times to any member on application at the offices of the Corporation. He/she shall, in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer. He/she shall submit a written quarterly financial report to the Membership at the regional meetings.

 

Parliamentarian -

 

The Parliamentarian shall act in an advisory capacity to the President regarding the proper conduct of meetings. The Parliamentarian shall: 1. Conduct and count all voting of or by the Membership. 2. Maintain a working knowledge of the Corporate Constitution and works closely with the Constitution Committee. 3. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President. 4. Use Robert's Rules of Order as a resource for the conduct of all meetings or for the settlement of contested regulations.

 

Sergeant at Arms -

 

The Sergeant at Arms shall be responsible for maintaining order at all meetings of the Corporation. Also, the Sergeant at Arms shall enforce the rules and regulations imposed by the Membership. He/she shall be empowered to levy reprimands and fines to violators of Corporate rules. He/she shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the President.

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 The following list are of the non-essential officers a club may wish to make up. Uncertain way this overhead is needed other than to make others feel good. ​

Considering these Un-necessary offices, especially when, some of the officers of these faux appointments never produce. If the office is occupied with a producing officer that helps advance the the organization that is great but if not the question must be asked 'WHY"? If an officer is not producing they are just dead weight being to be carried by club members.

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Membership Director -

 

Focuses on recruiting new members and engaging current ones.

How that working out? How many new members have you seen of late?

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​​Newspaper Editor -

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Web Master - Is there really one? How current is the clubs web site​​? Appears to be very outdated  and in serious need of at least current updates. Is there really a webmaster at all or just a place holder as is the case of other offices? Is this web site even close to and/or being accurate?​ Click Here.

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The Club Historian - pay close attention to this one - Could plays a crucial role in preserving the history and achievements of the club. This officer should be responsible for documenting events, milestones, and member contributions. Record, Keeping, and  Maintaining a detailed record of club activities, meetings, and events.

Documentation Collect and organize photographs, newsletters, and other memorabilia.

Prepares reports on club history for presentations at meetings.​​​​​​​

Archive, create and manage a digital and physical archive of club documents.

Collaboration Work with others to gather information and materials for documentation.

                                                                                                          This has never been done.

​A Club Historian, if so inspired and/or desired, could enhances the club's identity and long standing history in the community and fosters a sense of belonging among members by celebrating and RECORDING/PUBLISHING  the clubs long journey and achievements.

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Something never before done in club history and sorely needed. Original ideas such as this have never been attempted and might just be well received.

New ideas are the very things this organization needs that might just help breath new life into it.

Regrettably the old gal is just stagnating away.

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If an officer wishes not to perform the FULL duty of the office then PLEASE, for the sake of the club, move aside and allow a serios person to fulfill the responsibility. 

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When nominations come due you MUST consider each of these duties and ask yourself are current officers really doing the job or just coasting?

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