National Recreation and Park Ethnic Minority Society

Board Nominations

We are now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors. To nominate an individual for any of the following positions, click the “Nominate Now” link above.

President-Elect

The President-Elect shall assume the duties of the President in their absence. The President-Elect shall assist the President whenever delegated to do so. The President-Elect shall automatically become President in the event of a vacancy in the office of the President. 

Secretary

The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping accurate records of all meetings, correspondence, minutes of NRPEMS and the Board of Directors, and other duties as assigned by the President. The Secretary shall forward minutes of the business conducted during the annual and mid-year

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be the fiscal agent for NRPEMS and shall operate as authorized by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall maintain all financial transactions and records for NRPEMS.  The Treasurer shall advise the Board of Directors on the present and projected finances of the Society at all meetings of the Board. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of all Society dues and affiliation fees. 

Chaplain

The Chaplain shall conduct memorial services and other duties designated by the President. The Chaplain shall also serve as Chairperson of the Necrology Committee.

Regional Representatives

Eight (8) members of the Board of Directors shall be elected to provide regional representation and shall serve a two (2) year term of office.

Southern Region – Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Kentucky

Mid-Atlantic – District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia

New England – Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine

Pacific Northwest – Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming

Pacific Southwest – Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii

Great Lakes Region – Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana

Midwest Region – Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Minnesota

Southwest Region – Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Louisiana

 At-Large Board Members

The duty of the Board of Directors shall be to establish policies to conduct the business of the NRPEMS. All matters pertaining to NRPEMS shall be referred to it. Four (4) members of the Board of Directors shall be elected at large, and shall serve a two (2) year term of office.

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