PFDS ELECTIONS
On Wednesday, October 15th, the board of directors of the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society met at the Comfort Inn, in Cranberry. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss and revise the job descriptions for the board members themselves. The board also accepted the official resignation of Mike Hoeg as Director of Memberships. The board would like to thank Mike for the service he provided and we hope that his new schedule will allow him at least a little time for golf and the occasional visit
During the course of the meeting, PFDS President K.B. Clark called for a club election. The motion was seconded and the vote in favor was unanimous. Therefore, as Director of Communications, I would like to announce elections for the 2009-2010 seasons.
Pittsburgh has a reputation of excellence in the disc golf community. That reputation was built through the work of the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society. If you feel you have something to contribute to the club and its future, please consider running for office.
Below, you will find links to the job descriptions the current board approved at the last meeting. Every position is up for election. If you would like your name on the ballot, simply write a few sentences explaining what you would bring to the office and why people should vote for you. Once you submit your name and your reason for running, I’ll post it to the page for people to consider.
I will be administering the election. Current paid members of the PFDS will have several options for voting this year. You will be able to vote electronically on this website or get a printed ballot from any club officer.
Nominations will be accepted until November 1st.
Voting will open on November 8th and will close at Midnight, November 30th.
Winners of the election will be posted December 1st.
The following section lists the board positions and a description of the duties of each office:
Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society elected position job descriptions
COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR
Reports to: PFDS members and Board of directors.
Responsibilities: Communicate current information about PFDS events and programs to public and media through club website, press releases, brochures, business cards and email.
Recruit writers to cover and photograph stories of interest to public and PFDS members.
Edit and proofread articles for publication from non-board members.
Post information on website in a user-friendly environment.
Balance an annual budget that includes the costs of producing and maintaining website, promotional materials, mailing, printing, photography and production.
Length of term: Two years.
Requirements: Submit in writing reasons for wanting the position and ideas about how the club can best promote disc sports in Pittsburgh region;
Computer skill with web-authoring programs.
Remuneration: PFDS merchandise at 80% of retail cost.
COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Reports to: PFDS members and Board of directors.
Responsibilities: Work with team of Course Promoters to develop relationships with parks partners, improve existing disc golf courses in Western PA, and plan for new courses;
Interact with PDGA and Disc Golf Course Designers Group to insure that our courses are state of the art.
Length of term: Two years.
Requirements: Submit in writing reasons for wanting the position and ideas about how to develop relationships with parks partners, improve existing disc golf courses in Western PA, and plan for new courses.
Remuneration: PFDS merchandise at 80% of retail cost.
DIRECTORS AT LARGE (3)
Report to: PFDS members and Board of directors.
Responsibilities: Work with board members on existing or special projects;
Interface with public and club members at club events and programs;
Help raise sponsorship and membership money to fund new projects.
Length of term: Two years.
Requirements: Submit in writing reasons for wanting the position and ideas about how to broaden and deepen the association’s relationship with disc golf community, parks partners and public.
Remuneration: PFDS merchandise at 80% of retail cost.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Reports to: PFDS members and Board of directors.
Responsibilities: Recruit new members;
Insure that all members receive their membership package and any other benefits in a timely manner;
Maintain membership database and provide names of new members to Communication Director for publication on website;
Publish complete membership database quarterly;
Balance an annual budget.
Length of term: Two years.
Requirements: Submit in writing reasons for wanting the position and ideas about how to increase membership in PFDS;
Skill to manage computer database.
Remuneration: PFDS merchandise at 80% of retail cost.
PRESIDENT
Reports to: PFDS members and Board of directors.
Responsibilities: Convene quarterly meetings of the board and members association by advertising the physical or virtual time and place of meetings through the website, bulletin boards, email, phone and personal contacts;
Set and run the agenda at PFDS meetings to accomplish business at hand, including approval of expenditures;
Write or delegate responsibility for writing official correspondence, including minutes of board meetings, letters of agreement, commendation and thanks.
Length of term: Two years.
Requirements: Submit in writing reasons for wanting the position and ideas about how to promote the growth of the club and disc sports in Western Pennsylvania. Communication skills via phone, email, bulletin board, and personal contacts.
Remuneration: PFDS merchandise at 80% of retail cost.
SECRETARY
Reports to: PFDS members and Board of Directors.
Responsibilities: Maintain records of the association, including minutes of board meetings, bylaws, elected and appointed positions;
Maintain an inventory of club assets and publish the list quarterly;
Document the archive of the association’s artifacts and exhibits.
Length of term: Two years.
Requirements: Submit in writing reasons for wanting the position and ideas about how to best manage the association's records and archives.
Remuneration: PFDS merchandise at 80% of retail cost.
TREASURER
Reports to: PFDS members and Board of Directors.
Responsibilities: Deposit and disburse funds for the conduct of association business;
Maintain records of all receipts and expenditures;
Prepare quarterly and year-end financial reports;
Establish and maintain relationship with bank, including signers on the account and electronic transactions.
Length of term: Two years.
Requirements: Submit in writing reasons for wanting the position and ideas about how to best manage and grow the association's financial resources.
Remuneration: PFDS merchandise at 80% of retail cost