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REGION DIRECTORS. RESPONSIBILITIES & PROCEDURES. REGIONS. There are 7 regions in Florida Each Region Director represents one (1) of those regions and is elected to a two (2) year term Region Directors-Elect serve for one (1) year before taking the position of Region Director.
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REGION DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITIES & PROCEDURES
REGIONS There are 7 regions in Florida Each Region Director represents one (1) of those regions and is elected to a two (2) year term Region Directors-Elect serve for one (1) year before taking the position of Region Director
REGION DIRECTORS-ELECT RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Region Director in promoting membership and planning the Region Seminar Attend FSNA’s Leadership Training in June Attend Board meetings, FSNA Annual Conference, and House of Delegates (as a non-voting member)
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Promote the Association’s Initiatives Know and express the views of the local chapters in your Region when evaluating or voting on issues at meetings Communicate, assist, and share ideas with the local chapters in your Region Promote membership in the Association
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Attend at least one (1) meeting of each local chapter during your two (2) year term Survey the local chapters and provide recommendations to the Board on appointments to committees and/or for running for state office
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITES • Serve as the liaison between the Board and the Local Chapters • Utilize FSNA’s President-Elect as a resource throughout the year • Communicate with Local Chapters on a regular basis.
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITES Local Officer Installation Ceremonies (the state office has several copies of ceremonies that you can use) Encourage Local Chapters to submit Chapter Chatter articles for each publication of School Food in Florida Stress the importance of each Local Chapter having representation at the House of Delegates Contact and work with any County that does not have an active local chapter
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Promote local, state and national membership Serve as a member of the FSNA Nominating Committee Work side-by-side with your Region Director-Elect to train them for office Encourage members in your Region to further their education with scholarships
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITES • Plan your Region Seminar - working with the Chapter Presidents • Region Director Handbook provides timetable • Provide budget to Chair of Region Directors and state office including Foundation ($3) and Region Director’s expenses ($2) per person • Work with state office for program approval and CEU’s • Preside over your Region Seminar
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITES • Assist local chapters with Bylaws • Understand FSNA Bylaws • Obtain copies of Chapter Bylaws • Attend two (2) FSNA Annual Conferences
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITES • Attend House of Delegates at FSNA Annual conference • Participate as a voting member • Submit report to state office and Chair of the Region Directors in a timely manner
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITES • Attend all Executive Board Meetings • Participate as a voting member • Submit report to state office and Chair of the Region Directors in a timely manner • Report initiatives/goals/status • August report – Region Seminar planning • Winter report – Region Seminar results • Spring report – Activities since last report
REGION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Submit receipts for all expenses incurred following approved procedures Assist with Legislative issues at both National and State level Utilize the Region Director’s Handbook
REGION DIRECTOR REMEMBER TO ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE MEMBERS OF YOUR REGION Have a great year!