Presidents and Vice Presidents

For chapter Presidents and Vice Presidents, we do not have specific "presidential" documents for you to review. Instead, we recommend that you read through your chapter's by-laws and operating handbook in their entirety. These documents should explain what the president of your chapter is expected to do/handle while in office. These documents are housed within your chapter files, not at the state level. Once you have an understanding of your duties, you can then review any document on this website that you feel will help you carry out those duties. You may also choose to read through any documents you feel will help you understand the other board roles. Of course, you can always reach out to the VMN State Office with any questions.

Typical Duties of chapter Presidents

Preside at all meetings of the Chapter.
Serve as Chair of the Board of Directors.
Appoint the Chair and members of the Audit Committee with the approval of the Board of Directors
Be an ex-officio member of all committees.
Sign checks in the absence of the Treasurer.
Present an annual report at the last annual meeting of the chapter.
Become Immediate Past President upon completion of term as President for a specific period of time.
Work with the chapter (leaders and members as appropriate) to complete and submit the chapter’s annual report to the state office annually.
Vote when there is a tie.

Typical Duties of chapter Vice Presidents

Assist the President
Act for the President in the event of their absence.
Chair the Program Committee.

NOTE: These are taken from the VMN Chapter Operating Handbook template. Each chapter may have added, to and/or removed, duties from this list. For the specific duties of the President and Vice President in your chapter, see your chapter's Operating Handbook. Your chapter leaders will know where this file is kept.

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