Fort Collins Audubon Open Positions

For 2007

Make a Difference! Take Part in Fort Collins Audubon!

Are you interested in giving something back to our natural environment? Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community and in Larimer County? Are you excited about the mission of Fort Collins Audubon? Is there a leader within, eager to take our society to new levels? Fort Collins Audubon is ready to give you the chance! FCAS is now offering several positions to people like you. We also want to know about you and your skills and interests. Contact Joel Hurmence, jhurmence@hotmail.com or 970-481-2124. The vitality of Fort Collins Audubon depends on you!

Program Chair*

	Recruit additional members of committee from Board and general membership
	Schedule and preside over committee meetings, as necessary
	Submit estimated committee expenses for coming year
	Provide written committee periodic reports and annual report
	Locate and book presenters to create a schedule of FCAS programs for coming year
	Coordinate with speakers to confirm dates and communicate logistical details
	Coordinate with speaker, meeting room management, and FCAS Board to see that speaker’s presentation needs are met
	Host presenters and coordinate restaurant dinner for speakers from out-of-town
	Introduce presenters at program meetings

Finance/Fundraising Committee Chair*

	Recruit additional members of committee from Board and general membership
	Schedule and preside over committee meetings, as necessary
	Submit estimated committee expenses for coming year
	Provide written committee periodic reports and annual report
	Initiate and oversee fundraising efforts throughout the year
	Establish and maintain relationships with potential corporate and private sponsors and donors
	Assist Birdathon Coordinator in obtaining pledges

Conservation Committee Chair*

	Serve as member of Executive Committee of the Board
	Be available through phone and email for members to contact with conservation issues
	Write three monthly articles for the Ptarmigan (or appoint someone else) "Take Action", "Raspberries and Kudos", and "Conservation Corner"
	Schedule and conduct monthly conservation committee meetings (organize, write the agenda, etc.)
	Contact committee members about issues and upcoming meetings
	Bring issues requiring Board approval before the Board. Sign and mail conservation letters
	Attend the annual Lobbying Workshop (in Denver in February) if possible
	Act as appropriate on conservation issues that have been committee (and/or Board) approved by attending hearings, writing letters, etc

Booth Coordinator

	Create calendar of FCAS booth events for the coming year (at least 3 to 4 events)
	Communicate with event sponsors as needed to register FCAS booth
	Coordinate storage/transportation of booth furniture and related items
	Recruit volunteers to staff booth
	Train volunteers (handouts, workshop, etc) on effective booth protocol and communication with visitors
	Work with Public Relations, Membership, Education, Treasurer, etc. as needed for booth handouts, donations, sales, new memberships, etc.

Education Committee

	Help with outreach – children, special programs, beginning birdwatching
	Help with special events – develop beginning birdwatching, comedy routine, Procession of River Species, new Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, etc.
	Develop new display board for exhibits – photos, text
	Help staff booths at events
	Research local events for FCAS to participate in

*Standard Responsibilities of All Committee Chairs

	Recruit additional members of committee from Board and general membership
	Hold committee meetings or facilitate communication, as necessary
	Distribute work of committee among committee members (delegate and appoint)
	Create calendar of activities for coming year
	Submit estimated committee expenses for coming year
	Provide written committee periodic reports and annual report
	Attend monthly Board meetings