Section 1.          Officers. The officers shall consist of a president, four (4) hallmark vice presidents, a vice president of public relations, a vice president of technology 

and a secretary.    

Section 2.           Duties. All officers will be required to attend board meetings. If unable to attend, officer  must submit a written report 24 hours  prior to the board meeting.   Dismissal will occur after two (2) unexcused absences from board meetings.  Additionally, they will be required to maintain complete files and records documenting all activities in which they participate. In addition to the duties listed below, it is expected that some crossing-over of duties will occur:

A.     President. Preside over all chapter meetings; appoint and establish any necessary committees; vote only in case of a tie; serve as an ex-officio member on all committees; present business to the organization; represent the organization at all times; develop goals for the chapter with the help of the advisor and other officers; supervise orientation and induction of new members; send monthly chapter update forms to the international office; and promote involvement of all members, especially new inductees.

B.     Vice Presidents. In the order listed below the vice presidents shall assume the functions of the president in his/her absence. each vice president of a hallmark (leadership, scholarship, service and fellowship) will be responsible for preparing the Hallmark Award entries related to their area. Additionally, each vice president will assume the following duties:

1.     Vice President of Leadership. Responsible for developing a leadership committee for the purpose of planning and implementing any chapter-sponsored leadership activities; supervising and coordinating all aspects of the enhanced membership option program; and coordinating officer elections.

2.     Vice President of Scholarship. Responsible for developing a scholarship committee for the purpose of planning and implementing honors study topic projects and functions; providing recognition to faculty members; providing information to members regarding scholarship opportunities; and overseeing the facilitation of any chapter-sponsored scholarships.

3.     Vice President of Service. Responsible for developing a service committee for the purpose of planning and implementing the annual service project (which changes every year and maintaining a liaison with the appropriate college official to facilitate all chapter service projects.

4.     Vice President of Technology. Responsible for maintaining the chapter web site; assist technically  and work with the Vice President of Public Relations on determining what chapter information should be placed on web page; taking photographs of chapter events; and  assist Historian with electronic records.

5.     Vice President of Fellowship. Responsible for developing a fellowship committee for the purpose of planning an implementing the chapter’s social activities; arranges fellowship meetings with other chapter (i.e., buddy chapters); and assisting the vice president of public relations in the preparation and production of the chapter newsletter and other chapter publications.

6.     Vice President of Public Relations. Responsible for developing a public relations committee for the purpose of planning and implementing the promotion of Phi Theta Kappa on- and off-campus by keeping a full record of chapter functions (newsletters); being responsible for the preparation and production of the chapter’s monthly newsletter; maintain a relationship with  the Salmagundi at Anoka-Ramsey Community College; sending news report forms to the international headquarters; office and the regional newsletter; preparing information regarding the chapter for the regional newsletter; and preparing and maintaining the chapter yearbook for regional meetings and the annual convention with assistance from other chapter officers and members.

7.     Historian. Takes minutes of the meetings; maintains records of meetings; maintains a file of chapter correspondence; places all (typed) records in the official record book (may be electronic) at the end of each academic year; presents a financial report at each board meeting; and works with the vice president of public relations in the preparation and production of the chapter’s monthly newsletter.