APA Northstar Officer Position Description

Program Chair
Duties According the Chapter Bylaws:

The Program Chair is responsible for providing programs and presentations that meet the standards published under Article 2 of the bylaws. The program chair will select committee members to assist in developing and publicizing programs. The Program Chair will verify meeting locations and equipment needs with the speakers.

Detail Job Description

1. Select a committee that will identify meaningful topics. Identify topics for one year and present to the Board for discussion.
2. Secure speakers for monthly meetings.
3. Purchase gift certificates for guest speakers.
4. Send out confirmation letters to speakers detailing meeting time, place and topic.
5. Obtain a biography of speakers and a description of the topic.
6. Forward biography and topic information to Secretary and Education Chair approximately three weeks prior to the meeting.
7. Identify speakers equipment requirements to the Secretary.
8. Introduce speakers at monthly meetings.
9. Prepare thank you letters to speakers and present with gift certificate at monthly meetings. Membership speaker does not receive a gift certificate, so a thank you letter will be mailed.
10. Handout evaluations prior to the start of the monthly meetings and gather them after the end of the meeting.
11. Review evaluations and present to the Board, if applicable.