WCR President

The major responsibilities of the President (a REALTOR®) are to preside at all Governing Board and Chapter Business Resource Meetings and appoint all Committee Chairs, except the Nominating Committee, subject to the approval of the Governing Board.

Duties for 2009:

• Oversee the Bylaws and Nominating Committees
• Preside at all Governing Board and Business Resource Meetings
• Prepare the agendas monthly for the Governing Board Meetings
• Follow the Chapter Meeting ‘Order of Business’ as outlined in the Leadership Manual
• Schedule meetings in accordance with Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules
• Review and be familiar with the Chapter’s Bylaws and Standing Rules
• Review and be familiar with Robert’s Rules of Order (newly revised)
• Review and be familiar with the WCR history and structure
• Make copies for officers/members of applicable material received
• Issue an invitation early in the year to the State SCR Governor for an official visit
• Coordinate officer and committee responsibilities and activities
• Make certain Chapter Bylaws are updated and amendments reported to National
• Cooperate with requests from the State Chapter President, State Governors, Regional Vice President and National WCR Office
• Attend the following State, Regional and National Meetings (partial chapter subsidy)

Dec 1-2, 2008 -- AZ State WCR Orientation/Installation Conference, Scottsdale, AZ

                  March 11 -12, 2009 --State WCR/AAR MidWinter Conference, Prescott, AZ

                  May 14-17, 2009 –WCR/NAR MidYear Meeting, Washington, DC

                  June or July, 2009--State WCR Conference TBD

                  November 11-15, 2009 – WCR/NAR National Convention, San Diego CA

• Attend Local Chapter President sessions at the Midyear Meetings and Annual Conference and assure that the votes are cast as the Voting Delegate; or designate in writing, another member in good standing
• Work with the local REALTOR® Association and Board: Attend monthly local association Board meetings
• Ensure Chapter activities are not in conflict with local association Board activities
• Assure ongoing cooperation by communicating with the Executive Officer.
• Preside over the election of the Chapter Officers no later than Oct 15^th
• Assist in the transition at the Leadership Retreat for the incoming Leadership Team
• Serve as the Nominating Committee Chair as immediate Past President following term of office as President.

The current president elect will assume this position for 2009