Board Positions Open for Nominations

The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and meetings of the Board of Directors shall have general supervision of the workings of the Network.  The President, along with the Secretary, shall create agendas for meetings of the members and the Board of Directors and shall lead goal and objective-setting for the Board of Directors.  The President shall work with all board members to help meet Board goals and directors’ duties. The President shall foster an environment of open communication among all board members. The President shall sign all contracts that have been approved by the Board of Directors and shall be an authorized signer on the Network bank account.  The President shall appoint a Financial Committee by January 1 of each year. The President’s appointments to the Financial Committee are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. 

The President shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees except the Financial Committee and the Nominating Committee.  The President may serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Nominating Committee if, if he or she determines that it is in the best interest of the Network to do so.  If the President does not serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Nominating Committee, the President shall review the report of the Nominating Committee before the report is submitted to the Board of Directors.

In support of the Network’s status as a constituent network of the Association, the President shall attend at least one Association Leadership Conference (held in the Fall and the Spring) in person in College Station.  If the President cannot attend either of the Association Leadership Conferences in person, he or she may attend one of the two meetings virtually, if available.  The President shall attend the virtual Association Presidents’ meetings.

The President shall represent the Network at each of the TAMUG graduations held throughout the year.  During the graduation events, the President shall deliver a speech encouraging graduates to join the Association and the Network.

The President shall sit on the Board of Visitors for TAMUG.

The Secretary shall maintain and update records of minutes, agendas, Bylaws, and policies. The Secretary shall maintain all official records of the association, record in the minutes all business transacted at each membership and board meeting, notify board members and members of all called meetings, and assist the President in determining a quorum at membership and board meetings. The Secretary shall keep on permanent file the SAFSN Employer Identification Number (EIN), as assigned by the IRS, and the SAFSN sales tax permit, as assigned by the Texas Comptroller. The Secretary shall chair the Bylaws Committee, if a Bylaws Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors.

The Technology Officer shall be responsible for managing and maintaining the Network website, online store, and other web based-technologies to facilitate regular operations and for special occasions and events. The Technology Officer is responsible for maintaining The Network’s Google admin suite, email, and other online footprint. These duties include assisting in password management among members, social media footprint, board member turnover, and onboarding of new board roles.

Like other officers, the Galveston Foundation Officer shall be elected by the members.  Provided, however, that if the members fail to elect a Galveston Foundation Officer, such officer may be appointed by the Galveston A & M Foundation.  The Galveston Foundation Officer is responsible for managing the Network’s relationship with the Association, TAMUG, the Texas A&M University of Galveston Board of Visitors, The Texas A&M Foundation, and Galveston A&M Foundation. He or she is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the Network’s Endowment(s) and reporting quarterly updates to the Board of Directors. He or she will prioritize functional events to collaborate with Texas A&M University and TAMUG to further the mission and efforts of the Network. He or she is responsible for implementing the Network’s Speaker Series and is appointed by the Galveston A&M Foundation or elected by the SAFSN membership. The Galveston Foundation Officer shall act as the primary point of contact between the Network and the Galveston A&M Foundation as well as the Texas A&M Foundation, facilitate communication and collaboration between these organizations to support mutual goals and initiatives, and arrange for a regular schedule of select speakers.

The Industry Liaison & Networking Officer shall provide the members information about events and opportunities within various industries and assist in creating networking opportunities for Network members with established industry leaders.  The Industry Liaison & Networking Officer shall establish and maintain strategic relationships with industry leaders to benefit the Network, identify and engage potential industry partners to support the Network, share opportunities to represent the Network at industry events, share industry trends with the Network, work with the Board of Directors and membership to host networking events, support the Galveston Foundation Officer with the Speaker Series, and work with the Fundraising Officer.

The University Liaison & Student Outreach Officer shall be responsible for the Network’s activities involving TAMUG and coordinate with TAMUG faculty and staff to communicate to students any findings from the Industry Liaison & Networking Officer.  The University Liaison & Student Outreach Officer may (but is not required to be) an active representative from TAMUG. The University Liaison & Student Outreach Officer shall attend relevant university meetings and events to represent the Network or send another director in his or her place. If the University Liaison & Student Outreach Officer is employed by TAMUG, he or she may be the Network Student Organization’s sponsor and be responsible for the student organization’s good standing with TAMUG, including the student organization’s adhere to university policies. If the University Liaison & Student Outreach Officer is not employed by TAMUG, he or she will help keep the student organization advisor connected to the Network’s work and missions. This officer shall mentor and guide student organization leaders to foster leadership development and organizational success as well as support the student organization in planning and executing events, meetings, and initiatives. This officer shall report the student organization’s status with the university and their activities to the Board of Directors