Dear EWGA Greater Knoxville Chapter Member:

It’s Your Turn to Get Involved! Yes, it is your turn. We have many capable and willing members who have the skills, the talent, and the desire to lead our Chapter. This is your opportunity to make a positive difference -- do it now! Our Chapter Bylaws call for the membership to elect the Chapter Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary), and for the Officers to appoint the Committee Chairs.

This year we will be electing officers for the following terms of office:

• President: 1 year term
• Vice President: 1 year term
• Secretary: 2 year term

Below you will find an overview of the duties of each office. Our mission is to provide opportunities for women to learn play and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life. Being a Chapter board member or committee volunteer is a meaningful way to contribute to the Chapter decisions and operations and help carry out our mission. Yes, it takes a commitment, but the reward is tremendous!

Many of us joined the organization without knowing anyone in EWGA. The friendships we have made and the lives we have touched have been amazing rewards for such a minimal contribution. I hope you will join us in sharing that experience.

Sincerely,

Linda Dublinski
Chair, Nominating Committee
EWGA Greater Knoxville Chapter, Leadership Chair
865-938-8107

Here’s our timetable:

• Nomination forms sent to members: July 25, 2006 Completed
• Nomination form return deadline: August 9, 2006 Completed
• Ballot/slate of candidates sent to members: September 10, 2006 Right Now!
• Ballot/slate of candidates return deadline: September 25, 2006
• Members notified of results: September 29, 2006
• New Chapter officers installed at the End of Year Banquet: TBD

Duties and Responsibilities of the Officers of the Chapter Board As defined by the Chapter Bylaws

President

The President shall:

• Serve as presiding officer of the Board of Directors
• Set the agenda for meetings of the Board of Directors
• Appoint any special committees as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors
• Ensure Chapter is in compliance with all requirements of the Association Chapter Affiliation Agreement
• Serve as the liaison between the Chapter and Association Headquarters and to the appropriate Sectional Director

Vice President

The Vice President shall:

• Take the place of the President in the event of the unavailability, incapacity, or death of the President
• Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President with the intention that the Vice President is preparing to serve as a future President of the Chapter
• Assist the President and Committees in implementing the Chapter business plan
• Work closely with the Leadership Chair to ensure a strong volunteer base and that a leadership succession plan is in place

Secretary

The Secretary shall:

• Have custody of, and maintain, all of the corporate records and the Chapter governance documents except the financial records
• Record and distribute the minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors
• Send all notices of all meetings
• Be responsible for annual corporation filings with the state, as required
• Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President