Call for Assistance to Fill Vacant Council Positions

Below you will find some of the responsibilities of each positions with more specifics being found online in the Volunteer Leadership Manual and the By-Laws.

Council Treasurer

The role of the Treasurer is one of the most important and essential in the Council. "The Treasurer shall keep full and accurate account of monies received and paid on account of the Council, give a financial report at each meeting of the Council and Executive Committee, and whenever required by the Executive Committee the Treasurer shall render a statement of the Council's accounts and report to the Council".

"The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds and property of the Council. With the Chair, the Treasurer may sign and execute, in the name of the Council, all contracts, agreements and other obligations of the Council".

"The Treasurer shall submit a complete Annual Financial Report for the Council to Trout Unlimited prior to the deadline set by Trout Unlimited". Along with the Executive Committee the Treasurer should "develop, approve and track a budget of Council expenses and revenues each fiscal year". And, the Treasurer should ensure that donations to the Council are properly acknowledged. The Treasurer shall be the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, prepare and recommend a budget to the Council.

Membership Committee Chair

Shall chair the Membership Committee, which is responsible for maintaining current membership lists, recruiting new members and helping to develop the strategies that go along with these activities.

Veterans Services Partnership VSP) Coordinator

The VSP Coordinator shall help to coordinate all veteran related activities within the state. The VSP Coordinator will help to coordinate between Chapters, share stated-based resources and identify areas where support might geta local VSP program off the ground. He or she will communicate regularly with TU VSP staff to understand what resources re available to help at the state level. Promote and encourage Chapter leaders to initiate VSP programs locally. Develop and/or support training sessions for TU VSP Chapter Coordinators. The VSP Council Coordinator will promote VSP activities and opportunities throughout media, the community organizations, Council and Chapter newsletters and social media.

Council Youth Education Coordinator

The Council Youth Coordinator shall lead the Youth Education Committee which shall be responsible for the development of youth programs. This person should be interested in developing the next generation of TU members and conservation leaders. He or she should have an affinity for working with kids, families and young people. The Youth Education Coordinator should communicate with state Chapters and TU staff to share and get information about youth and family activities. And, this individual should help the Council and Chapters develop Headwaters Youth Education Initiative. Also the Youth Education Coordinator should promote current and statewide youth and family outreach efforts through press releases, newsletter articles, social media and community organizations. Should also be helpful in locating sources of financial support for Chapter youth events.

While all of these positions are important to the Council and our work, our most urgent and pressing need is to find a Council Treasurer! It is essential, necessary, to have a Council Treasurer. If any of you have someone in your Chapter who has previously served as a Treasurer, who would be interested in serving at the Council level please reach out to me or any of the Council Executive Committee members. If you have a member with experience with finances and accounting please suggest that they considering taking on the role of Council Treasurer.

"Thank you" for your attention to these Council needs. We appreciate your assistance on behalf of the Council and look forward to your participation!

Marsha Benovengo,

Chair, New Jersey State Council of Trout Unlimited

Territories of the 10 New Jersey Chapters in New Jersey State Council Trout Unlimited

New Jersey State Council Executive Board

Chapter Presidents who are Council Members

Links to Chapter Website / Facebook / Map / Meeting Location Address

Trout Unlimited National