Executive Board Positions & Key Responsibilities

President

• Presides at all General Membership and KLSA Board of Governors (BOG) meetings.

• Ensures that the Constitution and Bylaws are upheld.

• Holds only one position on the BOG - that of President - unless, the Executive Board grants an emergency waiver allowing the President to hold two (2) positions for up to sixty (60) days. Calls special General Membership, Board of Governors or Committee Meetings as needed.

• Supervises the preparation and submission of the necessary documents for all military reviews.

• Prepares and submits a proposed budget to the Board of Governors at the September KLSA meeting and conducts a review of the budget in February.

• Is a non-voting member or only votes in the event of a tie.

1st Vice President

• Is a voting member of the BOG.

• Performs the duties of President in the absence of the President or if the President is unable to complete their term.

• Oversees Bright Eyes, Community Grants, Scholarships, ODYD, and
  the Volunteer Coordinator Chairs.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Thrift Shop. As such, ensures the Thrift Shop complies with KLSA policies, USAREUR Private Organizations Policy and applicable German Laws.

• Supervises the Thrift Shop account and the bookkeeper records to ensure that the accounts are maintained properly and are current. Ensures that all reports are presented to the BOG and the Garrison in a timely manner.

• Provides oversight to the marketing and publicity of the KLSA Thrift Shop.

• Signs all Thrift Shop employment contracts with paid employees.

2nd Vice President

• Is a voting member of the BOG.

• Performs the duties of President in the absence of the President and 1st Vice President.

• Oversees Activities, Outreach, Hospitality, Publicity, Reservations, and Ways and Means Chairs.

• Plans and coordinates all monthly socials.

• Works with Publicity Chair to promote attendance at monthly socials membership meetings and membership growth.

• Is responsible for coordination of all decorations, prizes and menu for the General Membership monthly socials.

• Coordinates Volunteer and Employee Appreciation held each year.

Secretary

• Is a voting member of the BOG.

• Oversees the Historian, AWAG, and Memberships Chairs.

• Keeps an accurate record of all BOG, General Membership and Community Grant meetings (part of the Community Grant Committee) taking note of all motions.

• Submits copies of monthly minutes to the BOG.

• Maintains records of all committee reports submitted prior to or at BOG meetings.

• Provides minutes to active members upon request.

Treasurer

• Is a voting member of the BOG.

• Prepares proposed Operating Account budget (in conjunction with the Executive Board) for the upcoming fiscal year by September, which shall be approved by a majority vote of the BOG, at the September meeting.

• Collects all accounts receivable, such as membership dues, reservation, fees, opportunity drawings and funds accrued by the various committees.

• Has all fund accounting records available at all times for inspections and audits.

Nominee Submission Form

Please submit the nomination form below either for yourself or for a fellow KLSA member that would like to run for a KLSA Board position.