STLMBDA Vacant Positions

We are seeking individuals who are interested in volunteers for the following board positions: Vice-President, Secretary, Chapter Liaison, Member at Large (Deaf), and Member at Large (Hearing)

Impact, and help those in need? We need you to join our team of dedicated volunteers! Every hour counts, we can make a world of difference together.

• Your Support Makes All The Difference

• Make a positive impact

• Build Connections

• Develop New Skills

• Create Meaningful Change

If you are interested in applying for the position, you may submit your resume via email to stlbda2016@gmail.com.

Section 2: Board of Directors and Duties

The Board of Directors shall:

A) Have general supervision of the affairs of STLMBDA between any meetings,

B) Make recommendations to STLMBDA

C) Perform such other duties as are specified in these bylaws,

D) Oversee and solicit funds for specific STLMBDA purposes

E) President and Vice President of STLMBDA must be Black and Deaf or Hard of Hearing and be the

members of the community and black deaf community

Section 3: President

3.1 The President shall:

A) Be the chief spokesperson for STLMBDA;

B) Call special meeting if needed

C) Appoint all committee chairs as needed subject to the approval of Board of Director

D) Shall Preside the general meeting

E) Shall prepare the agenda for general membership and board meetings

F) Be a member in good standing of the National organizations and local chapters prior to the

term of office

G) Perform all duties to the office of the President as may be prescribed by the Board of Director

H) Be ex-officio member of all committee

I) Shall co-sign all checks and shall be with the assistance of the Treasurer.

J) Shall supervise interpreters.

Section 4: Vice President

4.1 The Vice President shall:

A) Assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President or when the office of the

President become vacant;

B) Serve as the Chairperson of the Bylaws Committees unless otherwise appointed by the

President with consent of the board of directors; and

C) Perform all duties incident to the office of the Vice President as may be prescribed by the Board

of Directors.

D) Shall preside the Board of Director meeting

Section 5: Secretary

5.1 The Secretary shall:

A) Be responsible for the minutes of the STLMBDA meetings of the Board of Directors

B) See that all notices of the board and general meetings of the Board of Directors

C) Be custodian of the correspondences, records, information and materials of STLMBDA

D) Keep an update record of names and addresses of STLMBDA members

E) Perform all duties to the office of the Secretary and the Board of Directors may design.

Section 6: Treasurer

6.1 The Treasurer shall:

A) Be responsible for and oversee all financial administration of STLMBDA.

B) Maintain proper accounts and give receipts for money Dues and payable to STLMBDA and

NBDA and deposit all such money in the name of STLMBDA in appropriate bank or financial

institutions

C) Maintain and update memberships list for immediate and future contact with members

D) File timely reports with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and maintain STLMBDA incorporation

status

E) Performs all the duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and such duties as may be

assigned by the Board.

Section 7: STLMBDA Liaison (Representative)

7.1 The STLMBDA Liaison shall:

A) Represent STLMBDA to the Midwestern Regional Representative of National Black Deaf

Advocates (NBDA)

B) Submit a written summary of STLMBDA activities to the NBDA Mid-term meeting and NBDA

convention through Midwestern Regional Representative

C) Provide a report to STLMBDA membership of activities of NBDA from the mid-term meeting

and NBDA convention

D) Represent STLMBDA at varies statewide and national organizations whose mission is

consistent with the objectives, goals and mission of NBDA and STLMBDA.

E) Report and preside at general meeting during the absence of the President and Vice President.

F) Provide reports and information to the NBDA newsletter.

Section 8: Members At Large

8.1 The two (2) Members at Large shall:

A) Are the two (2) voting members of STLMBDA Board of Directors and are familiar with Roberts

Rule of Order

B) Accepts responsibilities for STLMBDA assignments by STLMBDA President.

C) Attends STLMBDA board, membership, and any committees meetings for which they have

responsibility

D) Understanding cultures and recruit future STLMBDA leaders

E) Makes recommendation to STLMBDA President for committee appointments.

F) Are available to receive direct feedback from members for input to STLMBDA board and to

communicate to inquiring members, appropriate information regarding actions of STLMBDA

board.

G) Mentors are available to provide advice to elected and appointed volunteers

H) Keep the records members’ attendance at the general meetings.