Board Structure
An elected Board of Directors exercises authority over and manages the affairs of the Chapter. The number of Directors shall be determined and fixed by the Board and may be changed from time to time by a majority vote of the then serving Directors. The Board works together in partnership to achieve the strategic goals of the Chapter. The President appoints up to four (4) Members-at-Large to serve on the Board. The Board of Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting.
The Board includes the President, President-elect, one or more Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer. Vice Presidents chair the following committees: Finance, Governance, and Philanthropy.
In addition, the President appoints members of the Allocations Committee, chair of the annual fundraising event, chair of the Long Range Planning Committee, and may convene special committees as necessary to further the business of the Chapter.
The Executive Director will be responsible for implementing and executing strategies recommended by the Board.
The Operations Group, will meet monthly to share ideas/synergies, and discuss ideas for projects. The Operations Group includes the following chairs: Marketing & Communications, Member Relations, Scholar Relations, and University Relations. The President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Presidents will attend these meetings and will be charged with bringing concerns/ideas/proposals to the Board.
Board Committees
| Finance | Oversees the Chapter's financials, including monitoring budgets and investments. |
| Governance | Oversees the structural integrity of the organization. |
| Philanthropy | Engages donors, corporations and philanthropists in the mission of the Chapter for the purpose of raising money for awards and operations. |
Operations Group
| Marketing & Communications | Oversees all external and internal communications, including social media, newsletters, and website. |
| Member Relations | Recruits and retains a strong active membership. |
| Scholar Relations | Organizes events focused on building relationships among members and scholars. |
| University Relations | Maintains relationships with the Chapter's University Partners; Conducts periodic site visits. |
Appointed by the President
| Allocations | Determines the number of scholar awards to be allocated to each university partner. |
| Long Range Plan | Evaluates the state of the foundation, facilitates strategic planning, and tracks progress. |
| Annual Scholar Event | Plans and organizes the annual fundraiser. |