The Secretary is a Board of Directors level position in Monroe County NOW. While duties focus on recording information during two monthly meetings, it is both necessary and helpful to have someone capable in this roll. To apply you must be a member in good standing (membership paid). Our organization is 100% volunteer based, there is no salary for any of us doing the work.
The duties are as followers:
1. Takes minutes at all meetings, including the names of Members present. Carefully records the
exact wording of any motions passed and the names of persons delegated to take any particular
responsibility. Keeps a permanent file of minutes of all meetings. Presents the minutes of each
meeting for approval at the following meeting. Reviews past minutes occasionally and brings any
uncompleted decisions for action to the attention of the Membership and the Board.
2. Types and duplicates the agenda for each meeting and keeps a copy for Chapter files.
3. Types, secures proper signatures for, and mails any official letters or communications sent by the
chapter.
4. Sends changes in Officers and Committee Chairs as well as changes in the Chapter's address or
contact person, to State and National office contacts.
Secretaries may also serve on committees if there issues they feel strongly about.
