Dear Members –
We are looking to fill several state leadership positions and need your help! The Native Plant Society of Texas surpassed 5,500 members this year as the public becomes much more aware of the importance of native plants. However, our Society is only as strong as our volunteers!
You are integral to our success moving forward. Please consider serving in one of these roles to help advance our mission and reach more Texans:
Click the link below to complete and submit your application today:
EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION OPENINGS
1) President Elect – learn the ropes to lead the Society into the future!
- Exercise the functions of the President during any absence of the President.
- Serve as chair of the Awards Committee.
- Serve as an ex officio member of all committees.
2) VP Finance – keep the Society financially healthy!
- Serve as chair of the Finance Committee.
- Monitor finances monthly.
- Present a quarterly financial statement (provided by staff) to the State Board and a financial report at the Annual State Meeting of Members.
- Assist in the annual budget process and present to the State Board for approval.
- Review State and Federal financial and tax reports.
- Become a member of the Audit Committee upon completion of the term.
3) VP Administration – keep the Society on task!
- Serve as chair of the Governance Committee.
- Maintain the official meeting minutes of the State Board and Executive Committee proceedings.
- Assist the Executive Director and President to plan the agendas for state proceedings.
- Ensure governing documents and other key documents are kept current with assistance of staff.
Click the link below to complete and submit your application today:
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIR OPENINGS
1) NICE Native Plant Partner Program Committee Chair
- Coordinate between the Society chapters and local nurseries around the state to offer native plants that are right for local environments.
- Serve to support the program and help form new NICE chapter committees.
If you are interested in this position, please email claire.sorenson@npsot.org.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER ELECTION PROCESS –
- July 1: Submission Deadline. Nominating Committee reviews and chooses slate of nominees
- August 2: Slate of nominees presented at Q3 State Board meeting.
- Aug/Sept: Candidates confirmed in online election (open for 30 days)
- Oct 4: Term begins at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Members.
Contact current and past Executive Officers to discuss in more detail. See contact information here – https://www.npsot.org/contact-us/
Thank you for caring about native plants and native plant habitats! Looking forward to hearing from you –
Linda Knowles, Immediate Past President
Chair, Nominating Committee
npsot.org
