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2020 Thursday Network Election Information Presented by: 2020 Election Committee Members Taryn Anthony (Chair), Andre Tunstill, Kelsey Times, Tedros Abraham, and Nicole Parker & Tiffani Davis (Parliamentarian, ELC Resource) Agenda 1.
Presented by: 2020 Election Committee Members Taryn Anthony (Chair), Andre Tunstill, Kelsey Times, Tedros Abraham, and Nicole Parker & Tiffani Davis (Parliamentarian, ELC Resource)
Taryn Anthony (Chair) Nicole Parker Andre Tunstill Tiffani Davis (Parliamentarian) Kelsey Times Tedros Abraham
For more detailed information regarding the elections process, email the committee at elections@thursdaynetwork.org
Committee Chairpersons:
1. Be between twenty-one (21) and forty (40) years
2. Must have attended a New Member Orientation.* 3. Be a current dues paying member of Greater Washington Urban League (“GWUL”) by way of Thursday Network (“TN”) 4. Participate in three events* hosted by Thursday Network and Greater Washington Urban League related to community service and/or civic engagement throughout their membership tenure of
5. Participate and serve on at least one (1) Thursday Network Standing Committee, Ad-Hoc Committee, and/or Special Committee.
President:
TN Executive Leadership Council or an Executive Leadership Team of another NULYP Chapter. Treasurer:
experience in Finance, Accounting, or Auditing.
Calming alm interested members!!
EDT, and confirm GBM attendance
Campaigning Begins.
8:00 p.m. EDT and Election ballot closes at 8:30 p.m. EDT
before 9:00 p.m. EDT.
GUIDELINES: 1. Members can nominate themselves OR another member for the office. 2. All nominees will be contacted by Election Committee members to determine if they accept the nomination. 3. The Chair of the Elections Committee will add these names to the roster of candidates after reviewing each candidate’s
***The nomination form can be found: https://forms.gle/XmirCivTnDhNs6h19
1. For each office, a member must move to nominate another member for that position. An additional person must second the motion to nominate. 2. Nominated members present during the meeting will be asked to accept or decline the nomination. 3. Nominated members who were not present or who state unreadiness will be contacted by the Chair of the Election Committee by July 24, 2020 to accept or decline nomination. 4. All nominated candidates determined to be eligible for office will be added to the roster
Each position will be named and the Chair of the Committee will read out the eligible candidates previously nominated during the Electronic Nominations
Committee Chairpersons:
The Vice President of Thursday Network shall: 1. At the request of the President, or in the absence or disability of the President, perform all the duties and may exercise all the powers of the President 2. Monitor, coordinate, and supervise the activities of each standing committee 3. Provide program support to and maintain efficiency of the activities of the Standing Committees 4. Maintain the internal calendar of Thursday Network 5. Assist the President in creating and executing a strategic plan and goal setting for each committee 6. As Vice-President-Elect, coordinate and execute the annual Executive Board Retreat during the time period between Annual Elections and the beginning of the Executive Board term 7. Submit monthly Vice-President’s reports for inclusion in the agenda of each regular meeting of the Executive Board
The Treasurer shall: 1. Deal with the funds of TN while also consulting the Greater Washington Urban League’s chief financial officer on TN’s fiscal matters 2. Deposit the same or cause the same to be deposited in the name of TN in such depositories as the Executive Board may designate 3. Have the supervision over and cause to be kept accounts of all receipts, disbursements, and other business transactions of TN 4. On a monthly basis, render or cause to be rendered financial statements of TN 5. Have the power and perform the duties usually incident to the Office of Treasurer 6. Submit monthly Treasurer’s reports for inclusion in the agenda of each regular meeting of the Executive Board
1. Prescribe procedures of protocol for all meetings of TN and the Executive Leadership Council subject to the approval of the Executive Leadership Council, 2. Sit in the designated area for visual access to the President during all meetings, 3. Function as a non-interventionist, and assist and support the President in maintaining order and adhering to time schedules as approved by the Executive Leadership Council or membership, 4. Be available to the membership during normal business hours or after meetings to answer questions about the role and function of the Parliamentarian and parliamentary procedure, 5. Be available to work on other tasks as specified by the President, and 6. Chair the Thursday Network Policies and Procedures Committee.
The Community Service Programs Chairperson shall: 1. Develop, create and coordinate ongoing community service activities and programs Based on the interests of members 2. Serves as liaison to local community organizations. 3. Serves as Thursday Network liaison to GWUL for GWUL community service initiatives. 4. Be responsible for the coordination and execution of the Empowerment Academy Mentoring Program 5. Coordinate and implement the I EMPOWER Scholarship Program 6. Maintain database and contact information of I EMPOWER Scholarship recipients. 7. Coordinate and implement the annual Young Blacks Give Back (YBGB) program during the designated program month of May
The Community Service Events Chairperson shall:
1. Develop, create and coordinate ongoing community service activities and programs based activities and events based on the members’ interests 2. Serve as liaison to local community organizations 3. Implement activities and events based on National ULYP initiatives 4. Acknowledge and coordinate activities for National Service programs and events (i.e. MLK Day of Service, National Day of Service, National Day of Empowerment etc.) 5. Serve as liaison to GWUL for GWUL community service initiatives 6. Work directly with the Community Service Programs Chair 7. Create strategic alliances with other community service organizations 8. Track and record names of event participants, number of hours served, and the number of individuals positively impacted/served by the programs and how in detailed monthly and year end reports 9. Co-chair monthly committee meeting with Community Service Programs Chair 10. Submit Committee Report for inclusion in the Executive Board meeting packet no later than 48 hours prior to regular Executive Board Meetings
The Fund Development Chair shall: 7. Collaborates with the Treasurer to develop an annual budget for all TN operations and activities 8. Create Strategic Alliances with small businesses, corporations and organizations to enhance the fundraising ability of TN 9. Send electronic or hardcopy thank you letters to all donors and in conjunction with the Treasurer provide all donors a year-end-letter detailing their contributions for tax purposes 10. Separately track, record, and report on contributions to Thursday Network from Executive Board members 11. Chair monthly committee meeting 12. Submit Committee Report for inclusion in the Executive Board meeting packet no later than 48 hours prior to regular Executive Board Meetings
The Membership Services Chair shall:
1. Chair a regularly scheduled New Member Orientation session to prepare new members for active service and participation in TN 2. Develop and execute a membership recruitment and retention plan 3. Update the TN Member Database and provide updates to any Member Databases held by GWUL, NUL, and NULYP 4. Update and issue member renewal letters and correspondence 5. Work closely with the Treasurer and Secretary to ensure membership fees, and member roles are accurate and up-to-date 6. Create and maintain the TN Member Directory 7. Provide monthly and annual reports on membership numbers 8. Work with the Chairs of the Standing Committees to provide activities and events that will increase membership and retention 9. Chair monthly committee meeting 10. Submit Committee Report for inclusion in the Executive Board meeting packet no later than 48 hours prior to regular Executive Board Meetings.
The Public Relations Marketing Chair shall: 1. Oversee publication of #TNDigital Magazine 2. Maintain a relationship with the Greater Washington Urban League Communications Director, in collaboration with the TN President 3. Oversee the maintenance and updates for the Thursday Network Website (with the exception of the Thursday Network blog-- see Digital Media Chair responsibilities) 4. Coordinate execution of marketing and promotional strategies using external communication outlets marketing materials, and media relations, in conjunction with the Public Relations Digital Media Chair. 5. Create press releases and press kits for any and all appropriate TN events and programs 6. Work with the President and Committee Chairs to develop general Thursday Network talking points and messaging related to events, initiatives and meetings
7. Actively seeks opportunities to market Thursday Network in media (newspapers, television, and radio) via news releases, media advisories, etc. 8. Work with all committee chairs and executive Leadership Council to ensure proper a. branding and look of all external Thursday Network communication, including b. fliers, event calendars, etc. 9. Build alliances with media outlets (i.e. NPR, local newspapers) 10. Coordinate the availability of all necessary Thursday Network marketing materials at GBMs; and other applicable social and cultural; and personal and professional development events. 11. Co-chair monthly committee meeting 12. Submit Committee Report for inclusion in the Executive Leadership Council meeting packet no later than 48 hours prior to regular Executive Leadership Council Meetings.
The Public Relations Digital Media Chair shall:
1. Be chief administrator to all Thursday Network social media accounts including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Snapchat. 2. Be chief administrator to ThursdayNetwork.org blog 3. Develop and maintain brand awareness and online reputation of Thursday Network. 4. Work with the President and Committee Chairs to develop general Thursday Network digital media related to events, initiatives and meetings. 5. Execute Social Media portion of marketing and promotional strategies using external communication outlets marketing materials, and media relations, in conjunction with the Public Relations Marketing Chair. 6. Respond to social media inquiries in a timely manner. 7. Report social media metrics (i.e. page views, likes, post shares, retweets, etc.) to the President and ELC. 8. Work with all committee chairs and Executive Leadership Council to ensure proper branding and look of all Thursday Network digital communications and marketing. 9. Co-chair monthly committee meeting 10. Submit Committee Report for inclusion in the Executive Leadership Council meeting packet no later than 48 hours prior to regular Executive Leadership Council Meetings.
The Social and Cultural Chair shall: 1. Develop, create, and coordinate social activities and events for TN Members 2. Develop, create, and coordinate social activities and events to engage TN Members with community 3. Maintain and develop social relationships with other organizations 4. Work with the Public Relations, Membership, and Fund Development Committees 5. Identify and serve as host of the “Post General Body Meeting” networking activity 6. Institute members-only programs to enhance the value of membership in the Thursday Network 7. Submit Committee Report for inclusion in the Executive Board meeting packet no later than 48 hours prior to regular Executive Board Meetings 8. Chair monthly committee meeting 9. Institute planning Member Only events with the Membership committee