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Position Descriptions:

President Elect (Term 2011-2012) assumes Presidency in 2012-2014
The primary function of the President-Elect is to shadow the current president and observe chapter operations until the end of the term, at which time the President-Elect succeeds into the role as president. The President serves as the chief representative of the honor society or chapter. This position administers chapter business and coordinates all Board of Directors meetings. The President can serve as an ex-officio member of committees, with the exception of the Leadership Succession Committee. It is also the responsibility of the president to ensure that required reports such as the Chapter Annual Report and the Chapter Fee Verification form are submitted to headquarters by their designated due dates. Specific responsibilities of the President-Elect are determined by each individual chapter’s needs. 

Vice President (Term 2011-2013)
Perform the duties of the president in the president's absence. In at at-Large chapter a designated vice president shall perform these duties. Prepare an annual report to the chapter membership regarding the vice-president's responsibilities and activities. Chairs the chapter Program committee ensuring that at least two programs or events that support the honor society's purposes and goals are held each year.

Treasurer (Term 2011-2013)
The treasurer’s responsibility is to manage chapter funds, including investments. This includes preparing the annual budget and developing or maintaining fiscal policies and procedures.  The treasurer is required to present financial information to the Board of Directors at each meeting and works with the President to complete the financial section of the annual report. Use of an accounting program for financial reports on a quarterly basis is preferred. Completion of an Audit or Review of the financial activity of the Delta Gamma account is facilitated by the treasurer by the end of their term.

Board member of the at-Large Chapter affiliate (Term 2011-2013)
This evolving role is a liaison leadership position for linking the at large chapter(s) of Delta Gamma Chapter to its other school-of-nursing affiliates. This at large chapter board member will enlist a team of affiliate members to participate in Board activities to strengthen the relationship between the chapter and the school-of-nursing. Member activity of committees is encouraged. Participates in all chapter meetings and represents the affiliate at-large school-of-nursing at functions and events. Participates in bylaw and Annual report submission to STTI.

Leadership Succession Committee Members (Two Positions) (Term 2011-2013)
The Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) is comprised of three (3) elected members who are responsible for developing members in organizational roles, selecting nominees for chapter leadership, preparing the election ballot and notifying candidates of election results. Often the LSC takes responsibility for overseeing the execution of chapter elections. Additionally, this group promotes the mentoring and leadership development of members through education and strategic planning.

Note: Those serving on the Leadership Succession Committee are not permitted to be on the slate of candidates for officer or committee positions.

Leading Edge Publicity Chair and Webmaster (Appointed by self-nominations)
The Publicity Chair oversees the development and implementation of promotional strategies to maintain chapter visibility within the community and manages the development process and publishing of the chapter newsletter. Submit content online for the monthly Create the Future e-newsletter that is distributed by headquarters. Through cooperative participation manages the development of content for chapter displays at special events. Facilitates with the website developer the content creation and revisions of the chapter Web site.

Research Chair (Appointed by self-nomination)
The Research Chair oversees the process of developing, reviewing and revising criteria for research awards and the funding of research grants while managing the process for reviewing and evaluating abstracts for research awards and proposals for research grants. Oversee the planning of any chapter research conferences or research day activities. Manage the development of strategies for promoting the conduct of research and for the dissemination and utilization of research findings. Recruit candidates for research awards - locally and internationally. Assist them with the application process.

Note: Those serving as the Research Chair, on the Research Committee or as any other chapter officer or chair are not eligible for research funding while in any appointed or elected positions.