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5 people are interested
Board of Directors, Programs Chair
ORGANIZATION: CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY - Willis Linn Jepson Chapter
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5 people are interested
The Programs Chair of the Board of Directors is an essential part of our service to Chapter members and outreach to the greater community. The Willis Linn Jepson Chapter serves the 107 members of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) that reside in Solano County. The Chapter Programs Chair operates at the direction of an all-volunteer Board of Directors and presides ove rthe Programs Committee. Responsibilities of the Chapter Programs Chair are as follows:
- Schedule guest speakers for Chapter meetings which provide education with native plants, horticulture, design or related conservation as topics of interest. Plan for a minimum of two programs per year;
- Determine if speaker stipends to speakers are desired in accordance with the Chapter budget and a request should be submitted to Chapter Treasurer prior to event;
- Schedule hikes or tours at a destination that features native plants. We have a minimum of two hikes/tours annually. Hikes and tours can have up to a dozen participants;
- Monitor the program schedules of sister organizations for speakers, hikes and tours that may be of interest to our members;
- Provide descriptions of programs to Chapter Outreach Chair for use in the Chapter newsletter, on the website, and for advertising;
- Make sure the guest speaker shows up at the meeting and has the necessary equipment (if requested);
- Prepare an introduction guest speakers and provide a draft to the President prior to event;
- Arrange for the location of Chapter meetings and set-up the room prior to the meeting. In the past, the Chapter has met at the Vacaville Library, Solano College in Fairfield, and the Heritage Presbyterian Church in Benicia;
- Arrange for beverages and light snacks at the Chapter meetings;
- Clean up before leaving the meeting location and submit receipts to the Chapter Treasurer; and
- Participate in Board meetings.
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About CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY - Willis Linn Jepson Chapter
Location:
PO Box 1091, Benicia, CA 94510, US
Mission Statement
The mission of CNPS is to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants. Our vision includes a future where: ... CNPS's leadership influences personal ethics and actions, as well as public policy for native plant protection.
Description
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants. Our nearly 10,000 members work to promote native plant appreciation, research, education, and conservation through our five statewide programs and 34 regional chapters in California. The Willis Linn Jepson Chapter is an all-volunteer organization that serves Society members who reside in Solano County. The groups meets a minimum of twice a year and typically offers several hikes or tours throughout the year at destinations that feature native plants. The Chapter has fall and spring plant sales that feature native plants grown at the its nursery in Vallejo. Proceeds from these plant sales support native plant conservation activities in Solano County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2024
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 60 hours annually, which assumes two programs and two hikes/tours. These hours are scheduled by the Chapter Programs Chair.
- Volunteer should reside within 50 miles of Solano County in order to easily attend Board meetings and events and be willing to become a member of the California Native Plant Society, an organization dedicated to the conservation of native plants.