BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of the Tau Lambda-at-Large Chapter has the authority and responsibility to manage the business and fiscal affairs of the chapter.  The members of the Board consist of the following registered nurses:

PRESIDENT:      Dr Naomi Seboni (University of Botswana)

Responsibilities:*

• Be the executive officer and administrator of all business of the Chapter as stated in the bylaws.
• Serve as chief representative of the Chapter in inter-chapter activities.
• Prepare a calendar and agenda for all Board of Director and general membership meetings.
• Finalize the committee appointments recommended by the Board of Directors for all committees, advisory councils or task forces.
• Delegate responsibilities not otherwise handled by the Chapter bylaws, to the Chapter officers or committees.
• Communicate the business, projects and activities of the Board of Directors to the membership.
• Ensure at least one business meeting and at least two scholarly programmes are held during each fiscal year.
• Arrange an orientation meeting, following the annual membership meeting, for all newly installed officers and committee chairs.  The purpose is to facilitate the transfer of duties and responsibilities and to formulate the goals of the Chapter for the coming year.
• Ensure all reports – including Chapter bylaws, Chapter annual report, Chapter financial report, verification of fees report, Chapter officer list, and delegate certification – are submitted to headquarters in a timely manner.
• Meet with the head of the nursing programme at the beginning of the school year to get the Chapter’s meetings on the school’s master calendar.
• Talk with the heads of major service agencies in the community and ask to get the Chapter meeting dates on the agency’s master calendar.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to the position of President.  Submit modifications or new policies and procedures to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Plan for officer transition.

*Compiled with the assistance from the Beta Iota Chapter.

PRESIDENT ELECT:    Professor Judith Bruce (University of the Witwatersrand)

Responsibilities:*

• Succeed into the presidency at the end of a two-year term of office.
• Communicate to the public the purposes of the society.
• Be chair of committees, as needed.
• Learn the Chapter operations and facilitate the achievement of Chapter goals and the mission of Sigma Theta Tau International.
• Oversee the process for completing and submitting the Chapter Key Award application.

*Compiled with the assistance from the Beta Iota Chapter.

VICE PRESIDENT:     Professor Sebi Lekalakala-Mokgele (North-West University)

Responsibilities:*

• Perform the duties of the President in the President’s absence.
• Be chair of committees, as needed.
• Succeed into the office of President and serve until the next election in the event that the President vacates his/her office during the two-year term.
• Prepare an annual report to the Chapter membership regarding the Vice-President’s responsibilities and activities.
• Responsible for the planning of Chapter programmes insuring that at least two are held each year.

*Compiled with the assistance from the Beta Iota Chapter.

SECRETARIAT-TREASURER:      Professor Hester Klopper (North-West University)

Responsibilities:*

• Record and arrange for typing the minutes for each Board of Director and business meeting.
• Distribute the minutes to all members of the Board of Directors.
• Keep an official record book of the minutes of all Board of Directors and business meetings to present to the succeeding secretary.
• Prepare an annual report to the Chapter membership.
• Send a list of new officers to Headquarters within two weeks following officer elections, and maintain accuracy of the list with Headquarters.
• Order all stationery, forms and mailing labels for the Chapter.
• Arrange for typing and mailing of correspondence for the Chapter.
• Send membership invitations to all elected candidates, in cooperation with the Faculty Couselors.
• Serve on committees as needed.
• Be custodian of the funds.
• Prepare a quarterly financial report and present a current financial report to the Board of Directors at each meeting.
• Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors wit appropriate committee advisory council or task force.
• Prepare and submit the annual Chapter Finance Report.
• Work with the accountant on the annual audit and submit a copy to Headquarters.
• Obtain and complete the necessary tax forms for the Revenue Service, if applicable.
• For inductions, cut checks needed for international induction fees and jewelry and honour cord orders.
• Oversee and manage the investment plan of the organization with support from the Board of Directors.
• Develop and maintain fiscal policies and procedures in collaboration with the appropriate committee.
• Submit new policies or modifications of existing policies to the Board of Directors for approval.
• Communicate annual renewal fees to members of the Chapter.
• Collect membershipfees annually and update the membership data base of the Chapter.
• Ensure the transfer of applicable membership fees to Headquarters.

*Compiled with the assistance of the Beta Iota Chapter

DIRECTOR – RESEARCH:          Professor Minrie Greeff (North-West University)

DIRECTOR – RESOURCES:        Professor Oluyinka Adejumo (University of KwaZulu Natal)

COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES:
Ms Isabella Mbai (Kenya)
Dr Thuli Mngadi (Swaziland)
Professor Christa van der Walt (South Africa)
Dr Tsidi Sabone(Botswana)
Dr Address Malata (Malawi)
Mrs Mary Opare (Ghana)
Dr Techla Kohi (Tanzania)

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