Board Nominations

Position Summary: Supports the chapter president in his/her absence consistent with The WICT Network Bylaws, Model Chapter Business Plan (MCBP) and The WICT Network strategic Plan. Effectively operates the chapter so that the needs of the members are met. Perform other duties as required by the local chapter's bylaws. Is a voting member of the chapter. 

• Attends a minimum of 80% of all chapter board meetings and chapter events.
• Assists and/or oversees governance of the Strategic planning process.
• Provides continuity for the Succession planning process and formulates plans for his/her term by organizing the Succession planning committee.
• Develops action plan to further identify and add clarity to all roles and responsibilities prior to annual transition. Ensure appropriate follow up and effective transitioning of all chapter duties.
• Organizes the financial review process by identifying three volunteers to independently audit previous year’s finances.
• Other duties, as specifically outlined by designated chapter.

Position Summary: Manages the chapter sponsorship efforts which provide the primary source of funding for all chapter activities.

• Responsible for creating, keeping and updating target/actual sponsor lists/database with contacts and annual sponsorship amounts.
• In collaboration with marketing and communications chair, adheres to consistent brand messaging and guidelines as outlined by The WICT Network Global and the Model Chapter Business Plan.
• Responsible for obtaining sponsorships and coordinating benefits with other members of the chapter board.
• Develops new and innovative sponsorship opportunities to ensure the financial success the chapter.
• Cultivates and pursues sponsorship leads.
• Ensures timely collection of pledged sponsorship monies.
• Works closely with the chapter treasurer to ensure proper invoicing and payment procedures are met.

Position Summary: Manages the chapter mentoring program.

• A trusted friend, teacher, guide and role model.
• Has knowledge that he or she is prepared to transfer to others.
• Is an expert or has advanced status in their field and is acknowledged as such by their peers.
• Shows enthusiasm while maintaining perspective and focus.
• Is inspirational, nurturing by nature, non-competitive and supportive.
• Upholds the virtues of his/her chosen employment, trade or profession.
• Supports another individual and is concerned with his/her growth.
• Concerned for the individual as a person, not just as an employee. A mentor is concerned for their protégé’s development as a whole.
• Person-focused. A mentor will have no stake in the relationship, other than wanting to see the development of the individual.

Position Summary: Sets strategy, guidelines, processes and tracks progress of all standalone networking and outreach events for chapter members at the local level. Serves as the primary contact to other industry organizations (NAMIC, CTAM, Cable Positive etc.), as appropriate.

• Works with membership chair to identify and recruit new opportunities for chapter partnership and membership growth. Targets could be additional programmers, MSO’s, vendors, non-endemics, charities, community organizations etc.
• Conducts open-house informational meetings or lunch and learns to generate interest in partnership and membership
• Create/sustains a group of liaisons from under-represented companies whose duties may include serving as WICT ambassadors to their respective companies
• Communicating Chapter Program information (posters, event posting on corporate message boards)
• Manages the outreach calendar for the year, and have a clear understanding of budgeting, staffing and follow-up for events.
• Creates and submits a budget and sponsorship needs for the year.
• Ensures all marketing and communication for outreach programs are done on a timely basis.

Position Summary:  Each director-at-large position is assigned to address a special chapter need or stated objective for the assigned year.