Message sent of behalf of Eta Beta President Dr. DeLisa Cofer:
Vice President: Performs the duties of the president in the president’s absence (or, in an at-large chapter, as designated), chairs committees as needed and assumes the office of president for the remainder of the term if the position is vacated. The role also includes preparing an annual report to the chapter membership and overseeing the planning of chapter programs, ensuring that at least two programs are offered.
Secretary: Records and distributes minutes for all Board of Directors and business meetings, maintains the official record book, submits officer updates to headquarters, and prepares an annual report to the chapter membership. The role also includes managing chapter correspondence and materials, coordinating membership invitations with the Governance Committee, and serving on committees as needed.
Awards Chair: Oversees the development, review, and revision of criteria and funding for awards and scholarships and manages the application review and judging process. The role also includes recruiting and assisting applicants, coordinating regional and international award submissions, encouraging members to apply for international awards, and ensuring timely notification of all applicants and recipients.
Faculty Council Chair: Leads the process for determining membership eligibility and coordinating member induction. The role also includes securing and reviewing official student records, notifying candidates of eligibility, distributing membership application materials, and collaborating with the Membership Involvement Committee to publicize eligibility criteria to students and nursing leaders. *May also serve as Governance chair. ***Must be a faculty member of DSON.
Governance Chair: Oversees chapter membership eligibility issues and leads the bylaws amendment process, including reviewing, editing, and coordinating proposed changes. The role also includes updating chapter bylaws to ensure compliance with international bylaws using the official STTI bylaws template provided by headquarters.
Membership Involvement Chair: Oversees the development, review, and revision of criteria and funding for awards and scholarships and manages the application review and judging process. The role also includes recruiting and assisting applicants, coordinating regional and international award submissions, encouraging members to apply for international awards, and ensuring timely notification of all applicants and recipients.
Newsletter/Publicity Chair: Oversees promotional strategies to maintain chapter visibility and manages the development and publication of the chapter newsletter and activity announcements. The role also includes submitting content to the STTI connect e-newsletter, developing materials for special event displays, and assisting with content creation and updates for the chapter website.
Research Chair: Oversees the development and revision of criteria and funding for research awards and grants, manages the review and evaluation of abstracts and proposals, and leads the planning of chapter research conferences or research activities. The role also includes promoting research and dissemination of findings, recruiting and assisting applicants locally and internationally, and ensuring compliance with eligibility restrictions for research funding.