GET ON BOARD!!!

here are many strong practitioners working in the adult and family literacy field who would benefit from the national and provincial exposure at the Board level. We know they are also very busy people. What do Board members do for LPM and you?

The LPM Board recently reviewed the role descriptions as follows:

President:

	Acts as Chair of all meetings of LPM and Board
	Acts as official signing officer for LPM
	Acts as an official spokesperson and representative of LPM
	Takes a leadership role with the Board of Directors and ensures that the Board establishes and follows LPM's mission, goals and policies
	Works collaboratively with the Executive Director to ensure the activities are carried out in accordance with LPM's goals and objectives
	Takes the position of Past President after completing the two year term of President

Vice President:

	Acts as a consultant/advisory to the President with her/his responsibilities and takes over these responsibilities in case of President's absence
	Serves as Chair of the Personnel Committee
	Coordinates an annual review of Board policies and procedures and by-laws, except for the financial area

Secretary:

	Keeps lists of officers, Board members, committees and General Membership in cooperation with the office records
	Brings official minutes book to meetings
	Keeps records of Board meetings and attendance
	Keeps accurate, signed minutes of meetings and any corrections or amendments
	Keeps copies of committee meetings and Board meetings and teleconference notes
	Distributes copies of minutes to Board Members promptly after meetings
	Signs official documents of the organization as required
	In absence of the President and Vice-President, chairs Board meetings until election of an alternate Chair
	Advisor to newsletter
	Orients the new secretary

Treasurer:

	Presents financial reports to the Board
	Oversees/monitors preparation and presentation of financial records ensuring accounting principles and LPM policies are adhered to.
	Oversees year-end audited financial statement for AGM distribution
	Acts as a signing officer for cheques and other financial documents
	Chairs the finance and grants committee
	Orients new Treasurer
	Develops/renews financial and fundraising policies and procedures

Members at Large:

	Act as ambassadors of LPM in the public arena and to the membership
	Create new connections and opportunities for partnership whenever possible
	Help recruit new Board members
	Serve on one Board committee

Past President:

	Chair the nominations committee for the AGM
	Attend full Board meetings
	Coordinate the orientation of new Executive and Board members
	Advise the new President
		Be a Board Member!