Duties of Officers

Alumni should include a one paragraph bio, photograph and outline their past and future service to the University.

President - apply now

The president is the chief executive officer of the local chapter and, therefore, its single most visible symbol.  The president should be involved to some degree in every aspect of chapter operations.  A basic outline of his/her duties is as follows:

  1. Encourage the observance or rules and policies of the national association and local chapter.  In order to do this, a working knowledge of the Constitution and by-laws of both organizations is essential.
  2. Aid the other local officers in the performance of their duties.  It is the duty of the president to make sure that the officers discharge their responsibilities correctly and adequately.  Therefore, he or she must have a working knowledge of the functions of each position.
  3. Appoint committees and/or officers as prescribed by the Constitution or as local special situations arise.
  4. Act as chairperson of the Executive Committee and oversee its functions and operation.
  5. Take an active interest in the overall performances of each standing committee as prescribed by the Constitution and by-laws.
  6. Provide for effective communications between the local chapter, the national association, and the university.

The President-Elect - apply now

The president-elect shall assume the duties of president upon the end of the president’s term of office or in the event of the absence, disability or resignation of the president. As president-elect, and as a member of the Executive Committee, this officer should take an active role in the overall operation of the chapter and assist the president in the discharge of his other duties.

Secretary - apply now

The secretary is responsible for the records and correspondence of the chapter and should assist the president in overall operations as a member of the Executive Committee. The secretary's basic areas of responsibility are

  1. Maintain complete and accurate records including attendance at chapter activities and minutes of each business meeting
  2. Provide the Alumni Affairs Office with forms as required on meetings, elections, member rosters, officer rosters, etc.

Treasurer - apply now

The treasurer is responsible for the accounting of all financial affairs of the chapter and as a member of the Executive Committee, should assist the presient in the administration of the chapter. Major areas of responsible include:

  1. Collecting and depositing chapter funds in the chapter's financial account and maintaining accurate records.
  2. Advise the Executive Committee on levels or revenue and balances.
  3. Make recommendations as to a budget for each year.

Executive Committee - apply now

The Executive Committee is to be chaired by the president of the chapter and is to act as the governing and controlling body within the chapter.  The following are the major responsibilities of the Executive Committee

  1. To act officially for the chapter in all matters not requiring a full chapter vote.
  2. To make recommendations to the president on committee structure and committee selection.
  3. To exercise financial control within the chapter.
  4. To declare vacancies in any elected or appointed office or committee chair and to call special elections to fill the vacancies
  5. To establish the overall purposes, goals and directions and to oversee programs to meet those goals.  

Alumni should include a one paragraph bio, photograph and outline their past and future service to the University.

By Email:
Select the "apply now" link beside the position above or email mstoltman@troy.edu

By Mail
send information to:
Alumni Board Committee
Maureen Stoltman,
5425 Robin Hood Rd., Suite B1,
Norfolk, VA 23513

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