GCC Leadership Roles and Responsibilities

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The Board - Elected

 

President 

• Chair the board and quarterly member meetings.

• Liaison with galleries to establish, schedule, and oversee member shows.

  • Work with the Resource and Networking Chair to create and maintain a gallery list for gallery and show scheduling.

  • Work with the Media and Promotion Chair to create artwork and promotional materials for shows.

• Liaison with artists to create workshop events for the members.  

  • Work with the Media and Promotion Chair to create artwork and promotional materials for workshops.

  • Work with the Treasurer to determine the cost of workshop and member pricing.

• Basic administrative responsibilities, as needed.

• Assist where and as-needed.

 

Vice President 

• Attend board meetings and quarterly member meetings. 

  • Chair if the president is unable to attend.

• Liaison with Committee Chairs to provide support and assistance.

  • Recruit Committee Chairs as needed to fill open positions.

• Assist the president with show and workshop scheduling, as needed.

• Basic administrative responsibilities, as needed.

• Assist where and as-needed.

 

Treasurer 

• Attend board meetings and quarterly member meetings.

• Maintain and reconcile the group’s financial records.

• Report financial status to the group at meetings, including payments made and payments upcoming.

• Manage invoicing for membership and workshop fees.

• Manage list of current members and request dues at the beginning of the calendar year.

• Pay GCC bills.

• Work with the Member Welcome and Retention Chair to welcome new members and contact past members.

 

Secretary 

• Attend board meetings and quarterly member meetings.

• Record the minutes of board and member meetings.

• Compile Meeting Minutes.

• Pick-up P.O. Box mail.

• Maintain email and forward messages to board and committee chairs as necessary.

• Email members as necessary; including meeting minutes and upcoming deadlines for shows and workshops.

• Work with the Website and Social Media Chair to update and maintain the website.

 

Committee Chairs - by Appointment; Volunteer Only

 

Member Welcome and Retention Chair

• Attend board meetings as needed.

• Work with the treasurer to coordinate contacting new members, welcome them to GCC. 

  • Chairman acts as liaison explaining GCC exhibits, workshops, social media opportunities linked to GCC, and other GCC functions throughout the new members first year.

  • Work with Resource and Networking Chair and Education Chair to provide mentorship pairing if requested.

  • Reach out to members who have not renewed their membership.

• Work with the Website and Social Media Chair and Vice President to promote the GCC memberships’ growth within North Georgia.   

 

Media and Promotion Chair

• Attend board meetings as needed.

• Assist with developing media artwork for show and workshop promotions.  

• Coordinate photography or recordings for group events, workshops, and shows.

• Work with the Website and Social Media Chair and the President to promote the GCC shows and workshops.   

 

Resource and Networking Chair 

• Attend board meetings as needed.

• Work with the Education Chair to create a list of member skills and strengths for mentorship pairing and networking. 

  • Including a resource list of GCC members willing to assist art educators in the development of art students.

• Work with the Website and Social Media Chair to use social media to inform members of networking opportunities. 

• Maintain a list of galleries and other venues with contact information for future shows. The list will also document the dates of past shows.

  • Work with the president for gallery and show scheduling. 

• Create an online directory of resources within North Georgia for GCC members. 

  • Work with the Website and Social Media Chair to post directory on the GCC web site.

  • Directory should include, but not limited to: sources for recreational skill advancement such as art centers and craft schools, local artists, open studios or workspaces, kiln share opportunities, workshops, or ceramic supply houses.

• The lists and directory should be reviewed and updated at least annually.

 

Website and Social Media Chair 

• Attend board meetings as needed.

• Work with the secretary to update the website with new events, member profiles, meeting minutes and other as needed information.

• Create posts on social media to announce future events, set reminders, and share photographs of group events.  

• Work with the Resource and Networking Chair to post resource directory on the GCC web site.

• Work with the Media and Promotion Chair and President to promote the GCC shows and workshops. 

 

Volunteer Chair 

• Attend board meetings as needed.

• Coordinate and work with board members to assess event needs.

• Organize volunteers to assist with events, as needed.   

 

Education Chair

• Attend Board Meetings as needed.

• Responsibilities are to build and foster a relationship with local schools and higher education   facilities in North Georgia.

• Work with the Resource and Networking Chair to create a list of member skills and strengths for mentorship pairing and networking. 

  • Including a resource list of GCC members willing to assist art educators and in the development of art students.

  • Contact local art educators to see if there’s a need for assistance.

• Work with the Creative Arts Guild and Georgia Art Teachers of Association in the northern region. 

  • Provide assistance with the Georgia Art Education Association (http://www.gaeaartforall.org/) regional conference, “Day of Clay” Teacher Workshop, hosted by the Creative Arts Guild.

 

Empty Bowls Chair

• Attend board meetings as needed.

• Plan and coordinate annual empty bowls events.

• Recruit committee members for organizing:

  • Sponsored non-profit

  • Location and logistics

  • Corporate and small business donations and support

  • Artist donations; including liaison with art classes and schools in surrounding area

  • Media and Press coverage

  • Ticket sales