Melrose Chamber Board Member Responsibilities

Thanks for checking out the openings for the 2020 board! It's a great time to jump in. We're full of ideas, great events and always looking to do better! We'd love to have you part of the team. Right now we have an opening for President, Secretary and Business Member at Large. If you'd like to be put on the ballot, please contact Sara before Thursday, November 19th. 

President:

1. Lead the Chamber of Commerce; appear on behalf of the Chamber as a spokesperson.
2. Chair all meetings of the Chamber’s General Membership and Board of Directors.
3. Set times and dates of all Chamber Board of Director and General Membership Meetings.
4. Meet with the Chamber Executive Director monthly to develop the agenda for the Board of Directors meetings and as necessary to maintain a clear understanding of the Chamber activities.
5. Select nominees for the years Board of Directors that will serve under you as President.
6. Attend all Melrose Business place Open Houses, Grand Openings and Ground Breaking Ceremonies.
7. Attend ceremonial and public relation functions as requested.
8. Can be one of three co-signers of checks for the disbursement of Chamber Funds.
9. Serves a 2 year term. Will be re-elected on odd years.

 
Vice President:

1. Perform all of the Presidents’ duties in his or her absence or inability.
2. Attend all Melrose business place Open Houses, Grand Openings and Ground Breaking Ceremonies.
3. Can be one of the three co-signers of checks for the disbursement of Chamber Funds.
4. Serves a 2 year term.  Will be re-elected on even years.

 
Business Member at Large:

1. Serve as general advisor.
2. Attend all Melrose business place Open Houses, Grand Openings and Ground Breaking Ceremonies.
3. Serves a one year term.

 
Treasurer:

1. Maintain or monitor all Chamber financial transactions and financial records.
2. Present the Board of Directors and the General Membership a financial report at regular meetings.
3. Attend all Melrose business place Open Houses, Grand Openings and Ground Breaking Ceremonies.
4. Can be one of three co-signers of checks for the disbursement of Chamber Funds.
5. Serves a 2 year term. Will be re-elected on even years.

 
Secretary:

1. Take minutes at Chamber Board of Director and General Membership meetings.
2. Prepare previous minutes for monthly General Membership and Board of Directors meetings.
3. Attend all Melrose business place Open Houses, Grand Openings and Ground Breaking Ceremonies.
4. Serves a 2 year term. Will be re-elected on odd years.