Club Officers

YEAR 2012 -2013

CLUB OFFICERS

President: – Ann K  became president in April   It is her job to chair club meetings and attend meetings of Club Committees and as many Club events as possible. It is expected of the Club President  to attend the annual dinners and lunches of other clubs in the South West region and of course Regional Meetings and the SIGBI Annual Conference.

President elect: -  Pending election.

Vice President – at present we have no Vice president.

Immediate Past Presidents: - Anne W and Ronnie.

Secretary: – this year the job is being shared between Fran, responsible for taking the Minutes of meetings, and Mandy, looking after the correspondence – of which there is plenty.

Treasurer: – Susan K, following in the capable foot steps of the ever patient Shelagh.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

There are  a number of  Club Committees each with one member who sits on the Executive Committee as Convenor. In absence of the Convenor being able to attend executive meetings, another committee member is encouraged to stand in. The Club President is an ex officio member of all committees.

Membership & Attendance: - Linda  W will head up this committee undertaking most of the responsibilities of the two previously combined committees.  This new committee is responsible for keeping the Attendance book,  collecting coffee money, keeping  in contact with absent or unwell  members. In addition, this committee fulfils the task of welcoming, arranging all formalities for induction process  and mentoring new  members

Finance: - Susan K- with the Officers of the Club and support of Sue R, Janet T and Barbara W , keeping a check on Club finances.

Fundraising: – Joan T- one of the busiest Committees which organises all the fundraising events in the club but expects the support of all club members.

Hospitality & Friendship: – Susan B .  A new reorganised committee which promotes and responds to correspondence and  exchanges with other clubs in the UK and abroad. At meetings, serves coffee, organises raffle and looks after visitors. Makes arrangements for meeting venue and club meals (up to four per year, including the AGM BUT  with the exception of the President Dinner).

Programme Action: – Melanie- .  Programme Action is the life-blood of Soroptimism – anything we do which helps the local community or clubs or communities abroad.  See “Our ongoing service and projects”. Reports  back to the club where possible on Regional, National and International projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES ALLOCATED TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Publicity Officer  - Susan P  liaises with the President and Executive Committee.
Archivist -  Heather M- Responsible for keeping and maintaining the club pas records and memorabilia.
Programme Planning -  Ronnie plans events and speakers for the following year.
Newsletter Editor- Danielle collects and coordinates submissions to publish the annual newsletter.
President’s dinner – Barbara  takes the responsibility for organising the President’s annual function.
Recycling – Sylvia organises and collects items for recycling, such as cards, stamps.
Skirting Science -Ruth is a director of Skirting Science, an associated group that has founded and organises the Skirting Science Project, which reports to the Programme Action Committee.
Website: Susan Y and Danielle  are maintaining and updating the club website.