NAVRS Board of Directors

The North American Virtual Recorder Society (NAVRS) is run by a Board of Directors and the Music Director, as specified by the NAVRS Bylaws. The Board has 3 voting officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary) who are elected by the membership. The President can also invite members to serve as non-voting Members-at-Large. The Music Director is appointed by the Board for a limited term. The current officers and Music Director are listed on the homepage.

 

Responsibilities of NAVRS Officers

 

President

The President sets the strategic direction of NAVRS and determines how to best use the chapter’s resources. The President creates a welcoming community within NAVRS and represents NAVRS to external organizations including the ARS. Duties include:

 

Communication and community

• Welcome members at events

• Plan and run the Annual Meeting

• Write President’s message for monthly Newsletter

• Handle administration and advertising of upcoming events

• Organize breakout rooms

 

Strategic direction

• Determine direction and priorities of NAVRS

• Direct efforts of Board members to meet priorities

• Recruit Board Members-at-Large

• Run quarterly Board meetings

• With the Treasurer, prepare an annual budget

 

Beyond NAVRS

• Act as liaison to the American Recorder Society, including attending Chapter President meetings

 

Treasurer

The Treasurer manages all financial and accounting aspects of NAVRS. Duties include:

• Maintain books of account

• Manage all funds and securities of the Society

• Handle disbursement of funds

• Provide financial reports as requested by the Board

• With the President, prepare an annual budget

• Ensure that no expenditure exceeds the budget without prior approval of the Board

 

Secretary

The Secretary maintains NAVRS documentation and website content. Depending on skills and interest, the Secretary may also serve as the NAVRS Webmaster. Alternatively, the Webmaster duties may be handled by a non-voting Member-at-Large. Duties include:

• Schedule Board meetings

• Take Board meeting minutes

• Distribute event recording links

• Update website content and design