Region VIII Regional Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

1. PURPOSE
   Liaison between states – region- national. Disseminates information between national and states, prevents mis-communication. Exercises voting power from the region on the national Board of Directors.
   
2. TERM OF OFFICE
   3 years
   Maximum number of terms allowed: 2
   
3. QUALIFICATIONS
   Activity on ASCLS committees, task forces, offices at state, regional, and national levels.
   Recommended experience that would be helpful to someone holding this office:
   Networking within region and at the national level
   
4. DUTIES
   Chair Region VIII Council meetings, serve as a member of the ASCLS Board of Directors, serve as Board liaison to committees, serve on task forces as assigned.
   Reports to : ASCLS President
   Other duties performed:
   Write articles for state newsletters in Region VIII and for ASCLS Today. Give an update on ASCLS issues at state meetings if requested. Appoint Region VIII committee chairs.
   
5. EXPECTATIONS
   Meeting attendance &Travel requirements: Participate in the Fall ASCLS Board of Directors conference call meeting, attend ASCLS Legislative Symposium and Interim Board of Directors meeting in Washington DC, attend the ASCLS Annual Meeting, House of Delegates, and all Board of Directors sessions. Attend at least one state meeting in each state in Region VIII during the 3-year term and more if invited by the states.
   Reports: Prepare reports for each ASCLS Board of Directors meetings and ASCLS House of Delegates. Reports on national and regional issues to Region VIII Council and state presidents in Region VIII.
   Deadlines: per ASCLS calendar
   Average time commitment: Approximately 8 hours per month, depending on time of year.
   Financial considerations: Phone calls, some postage, most food during required travel
   
6. RESOURCES
   Mentors: Past Region VIII Directors, Region VIII Council members, ASCLS Board members
   Materials: ASCLS Board Orientation Manual, Region VIII Guidelines
   Helpful Hints & suggestions: Computer, e-mail very helpful
   
7. BENEFITS:
   Contributions to the profession: Develop and provide input on policies and programs that benefit the entire profession.
   Skills developed/enhanced: Public speaking, written communications, impacting legislation, meetings management, leadership
   Contacts / networking opportunities: Meet and develop relationships with colleagues throughout the U.S.
   Travel opportunities: Visit each state in Region VIII, Washington DC, and site of national meeting.

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