The Communications Chair is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of Chapter communications including event communications and invitations, event and other emails to members, the Chapter’s (Member Information Book), the website, Facebook pages, SMS surveys, sponsor and potential member communications and marketing materials, general advertisement, PR and other promotional opportunities.

Together, we have identified the following goals, responsibilities, benefits and expectations of you in your position of Communications Chair, and by signing this document you accept the obligations, which are expected of you in fulfilling these positions during your tenure as Communications Chair.

GOALS:

• Create messaging for chapter communications on a regular basis
• Liaise with fellow board members and assist them with their messaging materials
• Co-ordinate event invitations
• Proactively work with the media for external communications
• Stay up to date with Chapter, Area, Regional and Global Initiatives and ensure that members are made aware of the initiatives through coordinated communication responses
• Develop systems for Membership communications that are sustainable and can be passed on to your successor in the Communications Chair role

To achieve the goals or other objectives for the Chapter, you may have several ideas and initiatives that you wish to pursue. Many of these ideas would have been generated during your time at the GLC based on the experiences of other Chapters in Australia, New Zealand or around the world. You may also have discussed some ideas with your predecessor during succession meetings. You should raise these ideas for consideration with the Board at the Strategy Summit. Please summarise them in the Appendix to this statement, so that they can be quickly reviewed and considered by the Board on the day.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication Chair’s Activities:

• Create messaging for chapter communications on a regular basis
• Co-ordinate monthly Newsletter
• Assist with Active Campaign Automation Plan
• Liaise with fellow board members and assist them with their messaging materials
• Co-ordinate event invitations
• Proactively work with the media for external communications
• Stay up to date with Chapter, Area, Regional and Global Initiatives and ensure that members are made aware of the initiatives through coordinated communication responses

COMMITMENT