President
The president presides at the meetings; initiates activities and sees that they are carried out; lends continuity to the chapter; and makes certain that the jobs are distributed among as many of the members as possible. The president should be aware of the importance of teamwork, and that the distinction of being elected president is an honor not to be treated lightly.
Vice President:
The vice president presides in the absence of the president. This officer confers with the president and Chapter Adviser often and should be kept informed and involved in the activities.
The vice president, with the Chapter Adviser, may also assume the duties of (co)program chair of the induction ceremony. As a committed chapter officer, the vice president can provide leadership for particular projects and activities.
Secretary:
The secretary keeps the minutes of the meetings, both of the business transacted and of the programs and activities. He/she sends out announcements of future meetings and the minutes of previous meetings. The secretary is also responsible for confirming local speakers, acting as host or hostess at chapter programs, and possibly serving as lead for a particular activity or project.
Treasurer:
The treasurer, working with the Chapter Adviser, handles the chapter's money matters. He/she should administer chapter funds and keep the other officers aware of the status of chapter finances.
Historian:
It is essential to maintain a permanent record of the chapter's members and activities. Clippings, rosters, programs, correspondence, etc., should be kept in some permanent form, perhaps in a scrapbook. In years to come, when members now on the scene have gone, these permanent records will become increasingly valuable. These materials should never be kept at a member's home but in the care of the Chapter Adviser or in a permanent location at school. This person is also responsible for coordinating with Yearbook and Newspaper staff key events and assist with photography for NHS at these events.
Parliamentarian:
As Parliamentarian you will act as the keeper of the constitution and bylaws and be familiar with their content; be knowledgeable about meeting procedure; offer procedural opinions when asked to do so by the president and chair the constitution/bylaws revision committee, if the need arises.
The president presides at the meetings; initiates activities and sees that they are carried out; lends continuity to the chapter; and makes certain that the jobs are distributed among as many of the members as possible. The president should be aware of the importance of teamwork, and that the distinction of being elected president is an honor not to be treated lightly.
Vice President:
The vice president presides in the absence of the president. This officer confers with the president and Chapter Adviser often and should be kept informed and involved in the activities.
The vice president, with the Chapter Adviser, may also assume the duties of (co)program chair of the induction ceremony. As a committed chapter officer, the vice president can provide leadership for particular projects and activities.
Secretary:
The secretary keeps the minutes of the meetings, both of the business transacted and of the programs and activities. He/she sends out announcements of future meetings and the minutes of previous meetings. The secretary is also responsible for confirming local speakers, acting as host or hostess at chapter programs, and possibly serving as lead for a particular activity or project.
Treasurer:
The treasurer, working with the Chapter Adviser, handles the chapter's money matters. He/she should administer chapter funds and keep the other officers aware of the status of chapter finances.
Historian:
It is essential to maintain a permanent record of the chapter's members and activities. Clippings, rosters, programs, correspondence, etc., should be kept in some permanent form, perhaps in a scrapbook. In years to come, when members now on the scene have gone, these permanent records will become increasingly valuable. These materials should never be kept at a member's home but in the care of the Chapter Adviser or in a permanent location at school. This person is also responsible for coordinating with Yearbook and Newspaper staff key events and assist with photography for NHS at these events.
Parliamentarian:
As Parliamentarian you will act as the keeper of the constitution and bylaws and be familiar with their content; be knowledgeable about meeting procedure; offer procedural opinions when asked to do so by the president and chair the constitution/bylaws revision committee, if the need arises.