Region VIII Membership Development Chair

POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. PURPOSE
   Mentor and assist State MDC chairs within the region to recruit new members for ASCLS. Serve as a member of the national MDC committee, and as a communication link between and the state MDC chairs and the national MDC committee.
   
2. TERM OF OFFICE
   3 years, coinciding with the term of the Regional Director
   Maximum number of terms allowed: n/a
   
3. QUALIFICATIONS
   ASCLS Professional or Emeritus membership and reside in Region VIII
   Recommended experience that would be helpful to someone holding this office:
   Previous state MDC chair experience is very helpful.
   
4. DUTIES
   Mentor state MDCs in all states in the region to carry out their position. Provide resources developed by the national MDC or Executive Office to assist the state MDCs in recruitment campaigns. Provide feedback to the national MDC about state and regional MDC activities and issues. Co-chair a regional New Member Forum with the Regional LDC chair.
   Reports to: Region VIII Director, National MDC Chair
   Other duties performed: Membership recruitment at Regional meetings. Participate in Council activities
   
5. EXPECTATIONS
   Meeting attendance &Travel requirements: Attend at least two (out of three) Region VIII Council meetings per year – Jackson (during IMSS), Salt Lake City (spring), and national meeting site (summer)
   Reports: Fall, Spring, Final reports to Regional Director
   Deadlines: as assigned by Regional Director
   Average time commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month
   Financial considerations: Travel expenses and registration costs to IMSS or national meeting are not covered by Region VIII. These are the responsibility of the Chair.
   
6. RESOURCES
   Mentors: National MDC committee members, Regional Director, other regional or national leaders
   Materials: Region VIII Guidelines, MDC committee materials, MDC Manual
   Helpful Hints & suggestions: Computer, e-mail very helpful.
   
7. BENEFITS:
   Contributions to the profession: Help to increase the size of the organization. which is essential to the continuation of the Society. Improve communication within the organization and the profession.
   Skills developed/enhanced: Delegation, mentoring, communication, marketing
   Contacts / networking opportunities: Meet and develop relationships with colleagues throughout Region VIII and at the national level
   Travel opportunities: Jackson, Salt Lake City, and site of national meeting.

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