SPACE COAST SKI CLUB ELECTION TIME

          This year, 2008, is an even number year and per our Space Coast Ski Club Bylaws that makes it an election year for our various Board of Directors positions.  Elections are held at our April Annual Spring Fling Meeting by a majority vote of our members.  The Space Coast Ski Club is a nonprofit organization with our Board of Directors positions filled by volunteers and serving a two year term.  I have listed the Board position descriptions below for your review.  As a member of the Election Committee, I am soliciting candidates to fill these nine positions.  If you are interested in running for a position please send a brief biography paragraph and your contact information to me, Cal Staubus, simply by replying to this email.

President - Chief Executive Officer of the club and will see that all decisions and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried out.

First Vice President - Exercises the powers and performs the duties of the President during the absence or disability of the President and is in charge of producing and publishing the annual Trips Brochure and shall undertake such other duties as assigned by the President.

Second Vice President or Past President - In charge of Press Relations and Publicity.

Secretary – Has custody of the official records and the seal of the corporation, and shall record the minutes of the General Membership Meetings and the meetings of the Board of Directors.

Treasurer - Has custody of all the club funds and shall provide an accurate record of the receipts and disbursements.  The Treasurer is responsible for managing the club bank account, depositing all funds into the account, and, except in emergencies, shall draw all checks on that account.

Director of Trips - Responsible for coordinating all club ski trips by providing guidance and assistance to all trip leaders.  He/She must review all travel arrangements and contracts, including air, lodging, etc., to ensure each trip meets the requirements of the Space Coast Ski Club, Inc. and the Florida Ski Council. 

Membership Director - Has custody of all membership applications and records.  Responsible for processing membership applications, issuing membership cards, maintaining the membership database, encouraging new memberships, encouraging member participation in club activities and coordinating social events.  Verifies to the trip leaders the current membership status of all people scheduled for each trip.

Newsletter Editor – Responsible for the development and layout of the Space Coast Ski Club’s newsletter, The Snowbird, from information provided to them by the President, Trip Leaders, and others.  The frequency and timing of the newsletter is determined by the Board at Club meetings. 

Webmaster – Maintains the Space Coast Ski Club’s website, www.spacecoastskiclub.com , keeping it current with Club trips and events including articles, photos and ski club related links as discussed at Club meetings and directed by the President.

Cal Staubus

SCSC Election Committee