Category: Volunteering
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Helping Out with Save the Bay Swim!
Special thanks to the Kayakers and Stand Up Paddle Boarders from our Chapter (as well as all the other volunteers) who helped out with the Safety Squad at the annual 2022 Save the Bay Swim! Approximately 200 swimmers swam across from Newport to Jamestown! More than 20 volunteers assisted with escorting and guiding the swimmers…
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Centennial Celebration Kick-Off Event!
On September 25th, our Chapter held a Centennial Celebration Kick-Off event filled with great activities ending with a picnic at Browning Mill Pond Picnic Area! Our Local Hikes Committee had multiple hikes! Some hiked around Browning Mill Pond, another group hiked on Arcadia and other neighboring trails, and another group kicked off our…
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Narragansett Chapter Remembers
Members of our Narragansett Chapter, friends, family, and volunteers from other organizations got together today to share stories and remember three wonderful volunteers – Chris Shafer, Henry Cruciani, and Roy Benoit. These three men passed away last year in 2020, but due to COVID we were unable to meet in person to honor these men.…
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Chapter Activities Chair Description
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…
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Immediate Past Chair Description
The Immediate Past Chair, as defined in Article IV, Section 1, of the Chapter By-Laws, shall hold an advisory position on the Executive Board with full voting rights, except as limited by Article IV, Section 11, of the By-Laws. Our Executive Board members are elected annually at the December dinner. The Executive Board convenes virtually…
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Chapter Membership Chair Description
The Chapter Membership Chair is essential for growing and engaging our chapter community. This role involves organizing and overseeing a committee dedicated to recruiting new members, retaining current ones, and providing orientation to help everyone get involved. The Membership Chair also acts as a vital link between the Chapter Executive Board and the Membership Committee,…
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Chapter Treasurer Description
The Chapter Treasurer is the financial backbone of our chapter, responsible for expertly managing all incoming and outgoing funds. This crucial role involves receiving and disbursing all chapter funds under the Executive Board’s direction, while meticulously keeping proper accounts and providing regular reports on receipts and disbursements. The Treasurer also plays a key part in…
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Chapter Secretary Description
The Chapter Secretary plays a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation and historical record of our chapter. This position involves managing all official communications, from notifying members of meetings to recording and distributing meeting minutes. The Secretary also acts as the chapter’s archivist, maintaining official documents like by-laws and standing rules, and overseeing the…
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Chapter Vice-Chair Description
The Chapter Vice Chair shall serve as Chapter Chair in the absence or disability of the Chapter Chair and shall assume such other responsibilities as may be delegated to him/her by the Chapter Chair or the Executive Board. Responsibilities of the Chapter Vice-Chair: a) Arranging all details of the Annual Meeting and Spring Fling, including…
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Chapter Chair Description
The Chapter Chair is a key leader responsible for overseeing all chapter operations, including presiding over meetings, supervising officers and committees, and managing the budget. This role also involves approving chapter activities and representing the chapter at various functions. Responsibilities of the Chair: a) Preside at all meetings of the members, and of the Executive…