
G ra duat e Wom e n i n Sc i e n c e
GWIS Elections
Officer Responsibilities
*DISCLAIMER*
Officer position descriptions are being updated for the 2021-2022 term along with new institution-wide positions (university reps!)
President
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Calls for both officer and general meetings, and sets agendas for each meeting.
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Is a member of any and all committees.
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Acts as an alternate signing authority.
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Attends Grand Chapter meetings and sends in the annual Philadelphia Chapter report.
Vice-President
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Acts in the absence of the President, assuming all duties and obligations.
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Acts as the local liaison between the Philadelphia Chapter and other groups/organizations within Philadelphia that support women in science.
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Performs any other duties requested by the President.
Secretary
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Takes minutes of both officer and general meetings.
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Acts as the liaison between officers and general members within the Philadelphia Chapter. This includes sending and responding to emails from current and new members.
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Maintains the Philadelphia Chapter's listserv.
Treasurer
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Keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures, both electronically and physically. This account must be provided at each annual business meeting and upon request.
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Is authorized to withdraw money for payment of finances incurred by the Philadelphia Chapter.
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Receives dues from new Philadelphia Chapter members and submits dues to Grand Chapter.
Public Relations
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Maintains and regularly updates the Philadelphia Chapter's social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Makes event flyers in coordination with the Webmaster.
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Sends out event flyers to relevant parties (such as the Secretary) in a timely manner.
National Liaison
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Works for effective participation of the Philadelphia Chapter with the Grand Chapter.
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Acts as the Philadelphia Chapter's consultant on the National Constitution and bylaws.
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Attend the Grand Chapter meetings and assist the President in obtaining Chapter delegates.
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Submits regular Chapter updates to the Grand Chapter.
Webmaster
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Regularly maintains and updates the Philadelphia Chapter website.
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Makes event flyers in coordination with the Public Relations officer.
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Assists any other officers with any extraneous duties.