Officer Postion Descriptions

PLEASE REVIEW THE "FORMAL" OFFICER DESCRIPTIONS IN THE CHAPTER BYLAWS!

The Chapter Board of Directors consists of the Elected Officers plus non-voting Advisory Members - all Past Presidents and all Industry Reps appointed by the current President.

President

  • Lead the Board. Drive Chapter direction/focus. Set the overall tone.
  • Chair Board meetings per Agenda & break tie votes
  • Appoint/manage Industry Reps
  • Presiding officer at chapter meetings
  • Ex-officio member of all committees for all chapter activities
  • Point of contact for the Chapter - liaise with other Chapter Presidents and ISSA HQ
  • Attend ISSA Annual Meeting
  • Why Volunteer?
    • Strong desire to lead the Board to build/grow the Chapter.
    • Contribute to the Security profession.
    • Make industry contacts.
    • Earn 40 CPE's.
  • Approximate Monthly Time Commitment: 8hrs plus meetings


Vice-President

  • Attend board and chapter meetings
  • Fill in for the President as needed
  • Serve as Chapter representative to the ConSec Steering Committee
  • Take on any special challenges as directed by the President
  • Why Volunteer?
    • Desire to help lead one of the top chapters of the ISSA.
    • Help guide the chapter to best serve the interests of the members.
    • Help produce a major Security symposium/conference.
    • Earn 40 CPE's.
  • Approximate Monthly Time Commitment: 4hrs plus meetings


Recording Secretary

  • Attend board and chapter meetings
  • Maintain detailed minutes and post to the Chapter website
  • Produce the Agenda for meetings in conjunction with the President
  • Stay aware of all chapter activities and associated discussion
  • Why Volunteer?
    • Learn deliberative body procedures by chronicling Board activities.
    • Help lead one of the top chapters of ISSA.
    • Develop personal industry contacts.
    • Earn 40 CPE's.
  • Approximate Monthly Time Commitment: 4hrs plus meetings


Education Director

  • Attend board and chapter meetings
  • Help facilitate the Annual Planning meeting in January
  • Manage Board-approved schedule of monthly training topics
  • Help coordinate monthly meetings and mentor meeting facilitators
  • Participate in planning/coordination of special training events
  • Why Volunteer?
    • Desire to deliver relevant, timely Security training to the membership.
    • Help lead one of the top chapters of ISSA.
    • Develop personal industry contacts in specific security domains.
    • Earn 40 CPE's.
  • Approximate Monthly Time Commitment: 5hrs plus meetings


Membership Director

  • Attend board and chapter meetings
  • Recruit new members and help all Officers sell the benefits of membership
  • Support chapter presence at tradeshows, conferences, and other public events
  • Liaise with ISSA and (ISC)2 regarding official membership lists
  • Personally communicate with existing members upon their renewal anniversary
  • Why Volunteer?
    • Naturally outgoing, high-energy personality.
    • Desire to grow Chapter and personal reputation in the Security community.
    • Help lead one of the top chapters of ISSA.
    • Earn 40 CPE's.
  • Approximate Monthly Time Commitment: 5hrs plus meetings


Corresponding Secretary

  • Attend board and chapter meetings
  • Maintain "member" and "extended friends" mailing d-lists
  • Produce announcements / newsletter content and send via email or eVite
  • Respond to correspondence from external entities at direction of the Board
  • Why Volunteer?
    • Inform the local security community of events and chapter activities.
    • Showcase writing / newsletter publication abilities.
    • Help lead one of the top chapters of ISSA.
    • Develop personal industry contacts.
    • Earn 40 CPE's.
  • Approximate Monthly Time Commitment: 3hrs plus meetings


Treasurer

  • Attend board and chapter meetings
  • Manage ledger of bank accounts, receivables, and payables
  • Report on budget status and develop following-year budget
  • Close books at fiscal year end (September) and facilitate financial audit
  • Collect and process mail received at the Chapter P.O. box
  • Why Volunteer?
    • Learn to manage financial flow of a dynamic 501(c) non-profit organization.
    • Help lead one of the top chapters of ISSA.
    • Earn 40 CPE's.
  • Approximate Monthly Time Commitment: 3hrs plus meetings