The Chapter Activities Chair is the driving force behind our chapter’s diverse outdoor adventures, responsible for organizing and leading a committee that plans and executes everything from biking to dog hikes and technical climbing. This role involves overseeing all sub-committees, managing their budgets, and acting as the main point of contact between the Activities Committee and the Executive Board. The Chair also ensures our equipment is maintained, coordinates with other chapters and groups, and helps promote our events.
Responsibilities of the Chapter Activities Chair:
a) Be responsible for organizing a committee to assist in carrying out the duties
of the Activities Chair. The committee shall consist of, but not be limited to, the sub-chairs of the following subcommittees:
1) Biking
2) Northern Hiking
3) Local Hikes
4) Skiing
5) Technical Climbing
6) Canoe/ Kayaking
7) Dog Hikes
b) Be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the planning of all biking, northern hiking, local hiking, dog hiking, skiing, technical climbing, and canoe/kayaking activities of the Chapter.
c) Be responsible for operation of all said sub-committees, including review of sub-committee budgets and presentation to the Executive Board.
d) Act as liaison between the Chapter Executive Board and the Activities Committee on Chapter related business.
e) Budget for anticipated Activity Committee expenses and purchase appropriate equipment and supplies.
f) Maintain and account for the Activities Committee equipment.
g) Submit sub -committee activity notices to the appropriate AMC media. At the discretion of the Chapter Activities Chair, the authority to submit these activity notices may be delegated to the sub-chairs of the sub-committees.
h) Oversee the establishment and maintenance of committee policy with the advice and consent of the Executive Board.
i) Assist the Chapter Trails Chair and the Chapter Conservation Chair, where appropriate, to better their respective committees and activities.
j) Assist the Chapter Chair in the promotion and coordination of Chapter involvement in activities with other AMC chapters and committees and with appropriate non-AMC groups.
k) Provide input to the Leadership Development Chair on any appropriate outdoor leadership programs.
l) Act as the Chapter advance listing center for activities and events.
The Activities Chair is also responsible for the duties outlined in Article II, Section 3.0, and Article IV, Section 7.0, of these Standing Rules.
Our Executive Board members are elected annually at the December dinner. The Executive Board convenes virtually on the first Thursday of every month. If you’re interested in becoming the Vice-Chair, please contact us via our Contact Form!
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