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Officer Expectations & Responsibilities

General Expectations for ALL NHS Officers:

NHS officers must be role models for the other members. As such, they are expected to:
  • Attend all general membership meetings and be on time
  • Regularly attend NHS service activities
  • Remain in "good standing" according the NHS chapter bylaws
  • Oversee and provide NHS service activities EACH MONTH
  • Run membership meetings and induction ceremony
  • Represent NHS at school events and/or speaking engagements
  • Lastly, the officers plan and facilitate the summer meeting
 

President

  • Presides over all chapter meetings (general membership & officer)
  • Oversees all chapter activities
  • Works with the President to plan and coordinate the group service project
  • Meets regularly with NHS advisors

 

Vice President

  • Presides in the absence of the president
  • Keeps attendance records for meetings 
  • Works with the President to plan and coordinate the group service project
  • Meets regularly with NHS advisors

 

Treasurer

  • Keeps accurate financial records of all chapter transactions
  • Writes receipts for all member payments
  • Meets regularly with NHS advisors

 

Secretary

  • Keeps accurate and detailed minutes for all chapter meetings
  • Regularly updates online copy of meeting minutes
  • Writes agenda on whiteboard before each meeting
  • Keeps accurate records for attendance, service hours, dues, and group service project participation.  
  • Meets regularly with NHS advisors

 

Historian

  • Collects and manages pictures & media from chapter activities and events
  • Creates slideshow for induction ceremony
  • Meets regularly with NHS advisors
 
 

Parliamentarian

  • Oversee chapter bylaws and ensure every event is done ethically and to NHS standards
  • Maintain and organize sign up genius for all service opportunities and events
  • Meets regularly with NHS advisors
 
 Duties and responsibilities are subject to change throughout the year.