Our current board officers are ready to pass the torch—but we need people willing to step up.
Open positions:
- President – Represents chapter, leads meetings, supervises chapter affairs, with Board approval appoints committee chairs, acts as an ex-officio member of all committees except nominating committee, stays on as outgoing president to train you as new board members
- Vice President – Supports president, stepping in when needed
- Secretary – Takes notes at meetings, submits meeting minutes, handles correspondence
- Treasurer – Manages finances, reports monthly to the board and quarterly to the State Society. Opens and manages with the president a bank account to keep all chapter money. Is signatory on the account along with the President and Past President. Is co-signatory (two signatures required) on checks over $100
The good news: The systems are already in place. State NPSOT offers training. Current officers will support you. These roles don’t demand huge time commitments—just genuine care for native plants and willingness to help organize.
Please nominate yourself or someone you know by April 20. Contact me at jjthaden@flash.net or 979-595-5691 with questions or to say yes.
This chapter has thrived because people like you showed up. We need you to show up again—this time in a leadership role.
Can we count on you?
