The USAFL Board is responsible for... (do we have an official description?)
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Role descriptions:
President
- Sit on the National Board and be a member of Executive Board.
- Follow up with any outstanding Board members action items.
- Set direction for the USAFL, documenting and developing USAFL Vision on an annual basis.
- Do everything and anything to allow the USAFL to achieve its mission and vision
- Write and present President's report annually, including Handbook, National AGM etc.
- Communicate with each USAFL club as appropriate (regional VP's primarily responsible).
- Send countless emails and make countless phone calls
- Communicate with AFL, via e-mail and monthly teleconferences. Meet in person as appropriate.
- Communicate with AFL clubs as appropriate, meeting CEO's etc. in person as able.
- Work with, develop and continue ongoing relationships with National sponsors
- Attend all USAFL teleconferences and meetings
- Help develop and maintain sister club relations
- Work with all other board members, particularly each portfolio position (juniors, umpires, coaching, e-commerce etc.) to ensure forward progression in each area.
- Assist with development and ongoing monitoring of USAFL budget with National Treasurer.
- Be available to sit on USAFL tribunal and make decisions as appropriate per USAFL bylaws.
- Ensure Vice Presidents are liaising with their clubs
- Attend and drive strategy for annual board retreat in February
- Time - 35 to 45 hours per month
Vice Presidents – East Region, Central Region, West Region
- Club liaison – Contact every club in your region at least once a month
- Document all Contact with Clubs as per Tracking Sheet and forward to Secretary
- Inform Operations Manager of any change in Club Contact details
- Make sure Club Match results and reports go to USAFL website
- Make sure Club pages on USAFL Website are updated regularly
- Track Website Developments and ensure USAFL has links to all Club Websites
- Attend USAFL board meetings by conference call (once a month)
- Take on additional projects as required, or projects with specific interest
- Attend annual Board Retreat in February of each year
- Time - 10 - 15 hours per month
Secretary
- Organize and attend USAFL board meetings by conference call (once a month)
- Conduct any national votes that take place during the year
- Prepare for AGM (agenda etc.)
- Maintain Database of all USAFL and USAFL Club Media articles
- Annually update all Criteria and Bid processes
- Research Club Information for Annual Handbook
- Attend annual Board Retreat in February of each year
- Time - 10 to 15 hours per month
Treasurer
- Maintain books of the USAFL including managing cash flow, overseas banking and investment plan
- Be involved with developing sponsors on a National level
- Develop USAFL budget and financial plan
- Review National Tournament budget and financing
- Develop, maintain and communicate internal control procedures
- Attend USAFL board meetings by conference call (once a month)
- Financial summaries and updates
- Attend annual Board Retreat in February of each yearReview and provide input on major financial contracts and other strategic initiatives
- Review and authorize grant requests
- Time - 10 to 15 hours per month
Member At Large
- Special projects person. Works directly with president to complete projects to grow the sport
- Extremely active person on the board
- Attend USAFL board meetings by conference call (once a month)
- Sponsorship proposals
- Attend annual Board Retreat in February of each year
- Time 10 - 15 hours per month
