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PROGRAM CHAIR

    Position Summary

    Manage the activities of the Program Committee to provide monthly programs for the chapter membership.

    Responsible To

    • The members of the chapter
    • The Chapter President

    Responsibilities

    • Chair meetings of the Program Committee to select topics and speakers for monthly program meetings in order to provide information on topics of broad interest to chapter members.
    • Recruit members to serve on Program Committee.
    • Coordinate efforts with other Chapter Committees to best serve the membership.
    • Serve as resource to committee members in arranging monthly meetings.
    • Contact potential speakers and make arrangements for selected meetings. Write articles describing the programs.
    • Provide information regarding programs and services to the administrative office, members, and others through presentations, written communications, and personal contact.
    • Call Marketing Chairperson to let that person know where the meeting will be held, who the speaker will be, and information regarding the session.. Preferably, at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting, so that a notice of our meeting can be published in the Aberdeen American News, etc.
    • Review final preparations for meetings to assure that meetings run smoothly.
    • Review program evaluations for feedback to be used in planning future events.
    • Serve as liaison between the members of the Program Committee.
    • Develop a timeline and budget for the conference to be approved by Executive Committee.
    • Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategy planning for the chapter.
    • Represent the chapter in the Human Resources community.
    • Attend all monthly membership meetings.

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