President

Job Description
(approved by the Board on 4/25/24)

Rationale: The President represents the organization and its goals to members, to the larger Unitarian Universalist community, and to the public at large, promoting and furthering its mission and reputation.

Expectations:

  • The President monitors the Board and its members regarding fulfillment of UURMaPA’s Mission. They prepare the agenda and chair meetings of the Board and represent the Board to members, UUMA, LREDA, UUA, and other UU groups. They are expected to attend UURMaPA Conferences and the UUA General Assembly, with expenses covered by the budget.
  • For the annual in-person Board meeting, the President, in consultation with the Board, develops the agenda and invites appropriate guests from the UUA and UUMA.
  • Conferences – The President leads UURMaPA informational or business meetings and offers reports. In consultation with planning teams, the President will select Odyssey presenters for all UURMaPA Conferences.
  • Other UURMaPA Events – The President consults in planning and participates in the annual virtual “UURMaPA Welcome” event.
  • UUA General Assembly – The President attends UURMaPA-sponsored events when held, and, where possible, the gathering for families of deceased ministers. They represent UURMaPA at the Service of the Living Tradition.
  • Nominations – The President works closely with the Nominating Committee in selecting nominees to fill Board positions and possibly other vacancies as needed.
  • Other duties include:
    • sending a welcome letter with UURMaPA brochure to new retirees
    • writing condolence letters to families of those members who have died
    • notifying the Treasurer when to send memorial gifts
    • writing articles for Elderberries and for other publications as invited
    • preparing the annual financial appeal letter(s) to members
    • promoting educational programs for members and future members
    • serving as liaison to specific off-Board annual appointees
    • generally coaching others in their roles

Drafted by Judy Gibson, 3-18-2020
Revised by Diane Miller in consultation with past Presidents, 2020
Revised by Susan V Rak, February 2023