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2010-2011 Top Row: Carol Schultheis, Events Coordinator Dana Dunlevy, Marketing Coordinator Lisbet Kline, Education Coordinator Arlene Gunther, Team Coordinator Jeannie Allen, Finance Coordinator Bottom Row: Carole Argulewicz, Director Coordinator Dolly Power, Membership Coordinator Heather Collins, Communications Coordinator Education Staff and Off-Team Chairs/Coordinators Connie Kash, Arranger Coordinator Robin Critelli, Director Certification Program Harriette Walters, Leadership Coordinator Peggy DiSunno, Nominating Committee Chair Kat Britt, Quartet Coordinator Johanna Herudek, Bylaws & Rules Chair Alexis DePersia-Norelli, Young Women In Harmony Coordinator Judy Douglas, Young Singers Foundation Liaison (To e-mail any of the above, just click on the name) 2009 STRATEGIC PLAN (PDF) Region 15 Standing RulesTable of Contents Standing Rules Addendum 1 (Job Descriptions) Addendum 2 (Regional Expenses) Addendum 3 (Most Improved Quartet Award) Regional Bylaws RMT Meeting Minutes
- May 8, 2010 Meeting
- January 2010 Retreat Minutes
- November 8, 2009 Meeting
- August 31, 2009 Meeting
- June 6, 2009 Meeting
- January 2009 Retreat
- Nov. 16, 2008 Meeting
- Sept. 8, 2008 Conference Call
- May 10, 2008 Meeting
- February 2008 Retreat
- November 3, 2007 Meeting
- September 10, 2007 Meeting
- May 5, 2007 Meeting
Job Descriptions for RMT Positions Join the Team! (Application for the 2011 - 2013 terms)
Member Information Sheet (Must accompany application form)
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS -
Planning/organization skills -
Communication skills, including access to e-mail and the Internet -
Delegation skills -
Motivational skills -
Time availability appropriate to each position -
Flexibility and open-mindedness -
Good listening skills -
Positive approach to problem-solving top MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR (elected by regional membership) - Represents the interests of chapter management and membership on the Regional Management Team.
- Communicates chapter needs and issues to the Regional Management Team.
- Provides and facilitates a forum for presidents/team coordinators at regional events.
- Instills in the members of her region an awareness of their relationship to the organization, to the region, and to other choruses.
- Develops a plan, in conjunction with the Education Coordinator, to teach chapters in revitalization ways to attract new members and retain existing ones.
- Plans and implements programs in the areas of membership growth and retention.
- Works in coordination with the Marketing Coordinator on membership growth and retention plans.
- Visits and maintains regular contact with chartered chapters to promote membership growth and retention programs.
- Guides prospective chapters through the Steps Toward Chartering program.
- Assists chapter in revitalization with growth and retention programs.
- Develops support staff to assist in planning and implementing programs such as: Steps Toward Chartering; membership recruitment; member retention and chapters in revitalization.
- Appoints a Chapter-At-Large Coordinator to ensure CAL members’ awareness and inclusion in regional events, programs and publications.
- Appoints a Chapter Coordinator to maintain regular contact with chapter presidents/team leaders to assess and communicate chapter needs to the Membership Coordinator.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff at International headquarters.
- Maintains comprehensive records and forwards materials to successor.
- Trains her successor.
- Appoints staff to assist with the implementation of responsibilities.
top COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (a regional appointment) - Receives communications from the international organization and disperses to the region
- Maintains internal communication channels among the region, chapter and individual members.
- Develops and maintains the regional leadership database.
- Is responsible for regional Web site and database design, implementation and maintenance with input from the Marketing Coordinator.
- Maintains a clear and complete record of regional meetings and activities.
- Is responsible for recording and preparing minutes of all meetings of the Regional Management Team.
- Distributes copies to members of the team, regional chapters, and the Meeting and Corporate Services Department at International headquarters.
- In consultation with the RMT, prepares and submits year-end State of the Region Report to the Meetings and Corporate Services Department at International headquarters by established deadline.
- In consultation with the RMT, prepares and submits the Annual Regional Evaluation Report to the Meetings and Corporate Services Department at International headquarters by established deadline.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff members at international headquarters.
- Maintains comprehensive records and forwards materials to successor.
- Trains her successor.
- Appoints staff to assist in the implementation of responsibilities.
top DIRECTOR COORDINATOR (elected by the chorus directors) - Represents the interests of the regional directors on the Regional Management Team.
- Communicates with directors in her region to assess their needs.
- Communicates directors' needs and the needs of their chapters to the Education Coordinator and Team Coordinator.
- Provides and facilitates a forum for directors at regional events.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff members at international headquarters.
- Maintains comprehensive records and forwards materials to successor
- Trains her successor.
- Appoints staff to assist in the implementation of her responsibilities.
top EDUCATION COORDINATOR (an international appointment) - Develops, coordinates, and monitors regional educational programs in conjunction with other coordinators.
- Plans curriculum for educational events such as seminars and workshops.
- Works in conjunction with the Events and Marketing Coordinators on marketing events
- Coordinates regional faculty visits to choruses.
- Maintains five year education plan document.
- Implements the chapter revitalization plan for maintaining the integrity of the musical product and administrative process as outlined in the RMT Handbook.
- Approves chapters and prospective chapters for public performance.
- Auditions chapter-at-large quartets for public performance.
- Develops faculty or staff to assist in implementing regional educational programs.
- Appoints an Arrangers Coordinator who administrators the program that offers training for aspiring arrangers within the region.
- Appoints a YWIH Coordinator to educate and inform the musical leaders in each chorus about the YWIH program.
- Appoints a DCP Coordinator who administers the program within the region.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff members at international headquarters.
- Maintains comprehensive records and forwards materials to her successor.
- Trains her successor.
- Appoints staff to assist with the implementation of responsibilities as needed.
EVENTS COORDINATOR (a regional appointment) - Facilitates the securing of appropriate venues for regional programs and events, including site inspections and negotiation of contracts.
- Coordinates on-site arrangements for all regional meetings and events, including regional competitions.
- Serves as or oversees the work of the chair of the Regional Convention Committee as defined in the Guidelines for Regional Convention.
- Works in coordination with the Marketing and Education Coordinators on marketing events.
- Oversee registration for all regional events.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff members at international headquarters.
- Maintains comprehensive records and forwards materials to successor.
- Trains her successor.
- Appoints staff to assist in the implementation of her responsibilities.
top FINANCE COORDINATOR (a regional appointment) - Ensures all financial resources of the region are accounted for in an effective and efficient manner.
- Coordinates the financial long-range plan in conjunction with other team coordinators.
- Prepares and submits the annual budget for the region.
- Manages bank accounts and investments and keeps accurate and current records of all financial transactions.
- Receives all funds paid to the region and issues all payments.
- Negotiates contracts for services and equipment required by the region.
- Holds the sole authority to sign contracts on behalf of the region.
- Coordinates projects to raise non-dues income (ways and means).
- Presents a report on the region’s financial condition at meetings of the Regional Management Team.
- Prepares an annual financial statement for submission to the Director of Finance and Administration at international headquarters.
- Submits accounting records for audit at the close of the fiscal year to a qualified person (or persons) selected by the management team or for examination or audit at any time as directed by the management team.
- Files Annual 990 tax form with the Internal Revenue Service by September 15th for the preceding year ending April 30th.
- Provides advice and training to chapter treasurers and serves as resource to chapters with financial questions.
- Provides financial information necessary to complete applications for corporate gifts/grants.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff members at international headquarters.
- Maintains comprehensive records and forwards materials to successor.
- Trains her successor.
- Appoints staff to assist in the implementation of her responsibilities.
top MARKETING COORDINATOR (a regional appointment) - Develops and provides marketing and public relations programs that promote chapter and regional events and membership growth and retention.
- Plans and implements marketing and public relations programs to increase membership growth and retention.
- Designs and implements plans to market events and products.
- Works in conjunction with the Membership ‘coordinator on membership growth and retention plans.
- Works in conjunction with the Events and Education Coordinator s on marketing events.
- Works in coordination with the Communications Coordinator on Web site and database design, implementation and maintenance.
- Maintain a database of media contacts.
- Writes and distributes press releases and produces media kits.
- Invites media to regional events and serves as onsite media contact.
- Initiates media opportunities including on-air interviews and feature stories.
- Maintains database of advertising contacts.
- Designs, negotiates and buys advertising in local media.
- Sells advertisements in regional publications.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff members at international headquarters.
- Maintains comprehensive records and forwards materials to successor.
- Trains her successor.
- Appoints staff to assist in the implementation of her responsibilities.
top TEAM COORDINATOR (a regional appointment) - Facilitates the meetings of the Regional Management Team.
- Coordinates the agenda for management team meetings with input from other team members.
- Communicates chapter president/team leaders needs to the Regional Management Team.
- Reviews and approves all chapter standing rules.
- Reviews regional standing rules and job descriptions, and makes recommendations for necessary revisions.
- Maintains the region's long-range plan document.
- Maintains the regional calendar.
- Develops a support staff to assist in the implementation of her responsibilities such as standing rules review and regional calendar.
- Maintains contact with appropriate staff members at international headquarters.
- Maintains comprehensive records and forwards materials to successor.
- Trains her successor.
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