Chapter Leader position descriptions:
Chair -
- Must be an ALF Administrator or AFCH Provider of a FALA Member Facility
- Coordinate with the FALA Chapter Manager to schedule and lead Chapter leadership meetings and calls
- Lead recurring Chapter meetings (monthly or quarterly)
- Assist Secretary in securing pertinent meeting speakers
- Assist Membership Chair in explaining benefits and building both ALF/AFCH and association membership
- Report Chapter activities and events to Regional Director
Vice Chair/Co-Chair -
- Same duties as Chair
- May be held by an Associate Member
Secretary -
- Schedule monthly meeting locations for the year
- Communicate meeting schedule to FALA office using form that is included in this manual
- Communicate schedule to local senior calendars and other partners
- Schedule pertinent speakers (with help of Chair and Vice Chair)
- Create meeting agenda (with help of Chair)
- Take meeting notes
- Maintain meeting Sign In Sheets
- Maintain meeting records including continuing education
Treasurer -
- Oversee collection of meeting fees as outlined in the cost section of manual (managed online through event registration portal)
- Have another member of the chapter leadership verify physical funds prior to end of each meeting
- Make bank deposit within 3 days of meeting and report to FALA Office
- Provide a treasury report at each business meeting of the chapter
Legislative (optional) -
- Coordinate activities with FALA Director of Government Affairs
- Serve as lead for any PAC fundraising events
- Schedule visits with local legislators
- Coordinate local participation in annual Legislative Days
Membership Chair (optional) -
- Verify membership status of chapter meeting registrants
- Coordinate activities with FALA Director of Membership
- Serve as lead for Chapter membership initiatives
- Educate local ALF communities and AFCH providers about benefits of FALA membership
- Provide membership application forms and information at each chapter meeting or event
- Plan and coordinate local membership drive efforts and special events
Special Events Chair (optional) -
- Coordinate activities with FALA Director of Operations
- Serve as lead for Special Events Committee
- Plan and coordinate non-recurring special events (i.e. outings, seminars, holiday parties, etc.)