Vice President 

Vice President

The term of the Vice President has been successfully used as a training period for the President.  Such a training period allows the person filling the role a chance to become familiar with the operations and structure of the local association as well as with MEA and NEA.  It provides continuity of knowledge and leadership if the Vice President is, indeed, voted in as President the following term.

If this office is assumed to be a training ground, the President has an obligation to work closely with the Vice President allowing him/her to learn and grow through experiencing a leadership role rather than a figurehead role.

Responsibilities include:

A.  Serving as assistant to the President, helping and supporting the President in all of their duties.

1. Acting as a resource person/sounding board for the President

2. Relieving the President by sharing the load of responsibilities (substituting for President at meetings, etc.)

B.  Becoming familiar with the duties and plans of the President and of the goals of the local association and MEA/NEA

1. Sitting in on planning sessions with the President

2. Becoming familiar with the Constitution and By-Laws of the local association

3. Becoming familiar with the Constitution and By-Laws of the MEA/NEA

C.  Acting as host or hostess at meetings.  Checking on arrangements, and greeting members and guests as they arrive.

D.  Developing an awareness of members’ concerns

1. Listening to criticisms

2. Encouraging participation of members in discussions

E.  Serving as chairperson of programs or committees as requested by the President

F.  Being available and capable of assuming the role of President if and when the need arises

G.  Taking advantage of training opportunities offered by the MEA

1. Attending UniServ district training sessions and workshops

2. attending MEA Fall Leadership Conference