Southeast Chapter Elections

President-Elect

TERM: 2 Years

ELECTED: Even Years

DUTIES OUTLINED IN BYLAWS:
The President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President. The President-Elect shall succeed to the office of President upon expiration of the President’s term of office and in the event of the death, resignation, removal or incapacity of the President. The President-Elect shall perform such duties as may be delegated by the President or the Board. The President-Elect shall serve as the official representative as the WOCN Public Policy Chair the President-Elect shall maintain the policy/procedure manual and the SEC of the WOCN History.

DUTIES DEFINED BY POLICY:
Submit a Budget Request form for anticipated expenses to the Treasurer at the Winter board meeting for incorporation into the budget proposal.
The Board will meet twice a year, once at the Winter board meeting and again at the Annual Conference. Unless otherwise excused in advance by the President, attendance is mandatory.
Assist President with board meeting planning and any duties related to conference planning and execution as identified.
Purchase and present appreciation gifts to outgoing President.
Maintains the SEC of the WOCN Society History.
Maintains the Position-Specific Duties of the SEC of the WOCN Society Leadership document.
Shadows and mentors current Board members as assigned by the President.

DUTIES DEFINED BY POLICY:
Maintain records of Board Conflict of Interest statements and notify the President of any potential conflicts prior to voting on issues that may be affected by potential conflicts.
Submit a Budget Request form for anticipated expenses to the Treasurer at the Winter board meeting for incorporation into the budget proposal.
The Board will twice a year, once at the Winter board meeting and again at the Annual Conference. Unless otherwise excused in advance by the President, attendance is mandatory.
Prepare and send welcome letters to new graduates of regional WOC nursing education accredited programs (WOCNEP) and new SEC Chapter members of the WOCN® Society.
Shall perform all official correspondence from the Board as may be prescribed by the Board or the President.
Serves as Membership Engagement and Recruitment Chair.

Scholarship Committee Chair
Formerly known as Director of Awards

TERM: 2 Years

ELECTED: Even Years

DUTIES OUTLINED IN BYLAWS:
The Scholarship Committee Chair is a voting member of the Board. Duties of this office will be established by the Board and located in the Position-Specific Duties of the SEC of the WOCN Society Leadership document. The Chair shall evaluate membership interests and develop strategic plans for the SEC of the WOCN Society. The Chair shall facilitate communication between the members of the Chapter and Leadership.

DUTIES DEFINED BY POLICY:
Submit a Budget Request form for anticipated committee expenses to the Treasurer at the Winter board meeting for incorporation into the budget proposal.
The Board will meet twice a year, once at the Winter board meeting and again at the Annual Conference. Unless otherwise excused in advance by the President, attendance is mandatory.
Coordinate any Board-approved Charitable Gift donations.
Coordinate any Board-approved Society scholarship donation.
Coordinate application and selection process for any Board-approved Annual Conference scholarships.
Coordinate application process, selection process and arrange for preparation of awards:
• SEC of the WOCN Society Nurse of the Year
• SEC of the WOCN Society Rookie of the Year
Coordinate selection of the SEC of the WOCN Society State Recognition Award with State Conference Chair.

Website Chair

TERM: 2 Years

ELECTED: Even Years

DUTIES OUTLINED IN BYLAWS:
The Chair is a voting member of the Board. Duties of this office will be established by the Board and located in the Position-Specific Duties of the SEC of the WOCN® Society Leadership document. The Chair shall evaluate membership interests and develop strategic plans for the SEC of the WOCN Society. The Chair shall facilitate communication between the members of the Chapter and Leadership.

DUTIES DEFINED BY POLICY:
Submit a Budget Request form for anticipated committee expenses to the Treasurer at the Winter board meeting for incorporation into the budget proposal.
The Board will meet twice a year, once at the Winter board meeting and again at the Annual Conference. Unless otherwise excused in advance by the President, attendance is mandatory.
The Website Chair is the liaison to the Webmaster.
Steer the Communications Committee (i.e. state reporters).
Coordinates all communication to membership related to SEC of the WOCN® Society activities to include Society news, coordination of electronic email blasts in collaboration with the Webmaster.
Maintains a social media presence to share news, photographs, and events.
Appoint State Reporters and secure state news for publication on the website.
Review, edit and approve blast emails and website content prior to publication.
Functions as or recruits a conference photographer.
Maintain a record of all correspondence, committee minutes and work plans to provide to the next chairperson.

Leadership Development Chair
Formerly known as Nominations Committee Chair

TERM: 2 Years (All Leadership Development Committee Members)

ELECTED: Even Years

DUTIES OUTLINED IN BYLAWS:

DUTIES DEFINED BY POLICY:
The Leadership Development Chair is a voting member of the Board.
The Board will meet twice a year, once at the Winter board meeting and again at the Annual Conference. Unless otherwise excused in advance by the President, attendance is mandatory.
Recruit members to fill open positions.
Verify all candidates have a valid and current Society membership.