PAST PRESIDENT 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Past President serves in an advisory role to the President, President-Elect and chapter as a whole, and provides guidance and expertise as a knowledgeable member of the Board.  He/she advises on past practices and operations in accordance with the chapter bylaws.  Upon request assists officers in performing their duties.

TIME COMMITMENT

TERM: 1 Year, following terms as President and President-Elect

ESTIMATED TIME REQUIREMENTS PER MONTH

• Attending board meetings: 2 hours plus travel time
• Attending monthly chapter meetings: 3 hours plus travel time
• Communicating with administrative office about routine issues: 2-4 hours

RESPONSIBILITIES

CARE

• Accumulates chapter information throughout the year and reports CARE results by January 31 each year

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP

• Serves as acting President if both the President and President-Elect are unavailable
• Supports the President and President-Elect in achieving chapter goals
• Advises chapter officers on relevant issues

PLANNING/STRATEGY

• Participates in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic planning for the chapter
• Participates in succession planning including recruiting new Board members
• Ensures that successors for all positions are identified and properly trained in advance of assuming the position

CHAPTER EXCELLENCE AWARDS

• Prepare  submissions for Chapter Excellence Award nominations, if applicable

BOARD ROLE

• Attends all monthly membership and Board meetings
• Attends the ATD International Conference and Exposition and ATD Chapter Leadership Conference (ALC) as a representative of the chapter

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to build, motivate and lead a team of volunteers
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate chapter activities
• Effective verbal communication, diplomacy, personal interaction and problem-solving
• Ability to lead committees, delegate tasks and monitor progress
• National member of ATD and member in good standing of local chapter