• Candidate Filing Form for Chapter Leader Positions

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  • *Only FALA members in good standing may serve as Chapter leaders.

  • Please see Chapter Leader position descriptions below:

    Chair- 

    • Must be an ALF Administrator or AFCH Provider of a FALA Member Facility
    • Coordinate and lead Chapter leadership meetings and calls
    • Lead monthly Chapter meetings
    • Assist Secretary in securing pertinent monthly speakers
    • Assist Membership Chair in explaining benefits and building both ALF/AFCH and association membership

    Vice Chair or Co-Chair-

    • Same duties as Chair

      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 (See example form)
    • Maintain meeting records including continuing education

    Treasurer-

    • Collect meeting fees as outlined in the cost section of manual
      • Have another member of the chapter leadership verify funds prior to end of 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 Chair (Could be held by another officer)-

    • 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 (could be held by another officer)-

    • 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-

    • Coordinate activities with FALA Director of Operations
    • Serve as lead for Special Events Committee
    • Plan and coordinate special events (i.e., cruises, mini conferences, holiday parties, etc.)
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