Chapter Leadership

Purpose

Ensure that the IADD is accessible to everyone within the industry in a cost-efficient and ef-fective manner that provides maximum value.

Projects

• Plan & organize 1-4 technical and/or social meetings annu-ally (per chapter), according to need
• Create a robust prospective member list for each region/func-tional area
• Identify prospective members, key players and future chapter leaders
• Develop unique ways to provide local access in all geographic areas
• Develop unique ways to provide virtual access in diverse functional areas
• Encourage the formation of new chapters

Chapter Officer Responsibilities

Chair

• The Chapter Chair serves as the local representative of the IADD, for members and the region.
• Oversees all aspects of Chapter activities and communicates with the Board of Directors.
• Determines relevant topics, recommends speakers and identifies local needs.
• Continually looks for potential candidates to fulfill officer roles in the future.

Vice Chair

• The Vice Chair assists in the planning of program ideas and encourages participation in Chapter meetings and events.
• The Vice Chair fulfills the duties of the Chairperson in the event of an absence or disability.
• Continually looks for potential candidates to fulfill officer roles in the future.
• Supports IADD member recruitment and retention efforts.

Secretary

• The chapter Secretary provides a summary of meetings and submits them to the IADD Chapter Coordinator after each event for use in the Chapter Update section of The Cutting Edge.
• Posts Chapter activities on social media, takes pictures at events and assists with on-site registration and welcoming members.
• Assists Chapter Chair/Vice Chair in determining time, location and topics and encourages attendance for Chapter meetings and events.

Treasurer

• The chapter Treasurer reviews financial reports provided by IADD staff to ensure accuracy (includes individual meetings/events and overall chapter reserves).
• Welcomes members and prospective members at Chapter meetings/events and other on-site duties.
• Assists Chapter Chair/Vice Chair in determining time, location and topics and encourages attendance for Chapter meetings and events.

Chapter Officer Resources

To find tools and resources for your chapter, visit the Chapter Leadership Center.