Hello Everyone,
As Rho Omicron's Secretary, I am excited to begin the recruitment process for the Rho Omicron Chapter Board. This is an outstanding opportunity for you to utilize your leadership and service skills while promoting the success of our Rho Omicron Chapter and supporting our Sigma members.
General factors to consider for prospective Chapter Board candidates:
- MUST hold a current active membership in the Rho Omicron chapter
- Commit to a 2-year term
The available leadership positions for interested candidates are:
President-Elect and Treasurer
President-Elect
- Be mentored by current chapter president:
- Prepare to succeed into the presidency at the end of a one- or two-year term of office.
- Learn the chapter operations and facilitate the achievement of chapter goals and mission of Sigma.
- Serve on the chapter’s board of directors.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to the position of president-elect
- Submit modifications or new policies and procedures to the Board of Directors for approval.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by chapter:
- Serve as chair of committees
- Serve as an advocate for the chapter to the public and nursing organizations.
- Skills gained through service:
- Serve on a non-profit/non-governmental organization board of directors
- Team communication
- Leadership of committee
Treasurer
- Serve on the chapter’s board of directors:
- Prepare and present a current financial report to the board of directors at each meeting.
- Prepare and submit an annual budget to the board of directors with appropriate committee advisory council or task force.
- Develop and maintain fiscal policies and procedures in collaboration with the appropriate committee.
- Submit new policies or modifications of existing policies to the board of directors for approval.
- Prepare an annual report to the chapter membership regarding the treasurer’s responsibilities and activities.
- Be custodian of the chapter funds:
- Prepare and submit the financial section of the chapter annual report.
- Work with an accountant on a biennial audit.
- Obtain and complete necessary tax forms for the Internal Revenue Service (US chapters only) or other governing agencies.
- Manage the investment plan of the chapter with support from the board of directors.
- Be aware of Sigma’s policies and timelines regarding chapter checks and communicate how your chapter would like them delivered.
- May be bonded in an amount equal to three-fourths of the worth of the chapter.
- Skills Gained through Service:
- Serve on a non-profit/non-governmental organization board of directors
- Team communication
- Leadership of committee
- Financial accountability and accounting standards budgeting
Please review the description of role responsibilities and duties for the office for which you wish to run. Please contact one of the Leadership Succession Members with your interest in a Chapter Leadership Board position by January 28, 2023. We will contact you to confirm your submission and interest by February 1, 2023.
Leadership Succession Members
Kathryn Sutherland – ksutherland@mccn.eduAmy O’Brien – aobrien@mchs.com
Oluwaseun Foluke -oluwaseun.k.foluke@gmail.com
Thank you very much for your interest in serving as a leader of the Rho Omicron Chapter of Sigma: Honor Society of Nursing: Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).
Sincerely,
Barb Welch, DNP, MS, RN, EBP-C
Rho Omicron Chapter Secretary