Iowa Thespian Chapter Board

The Iowa Thespian Chapter Board will begin a new structure in 2019. Previously, board members were determined based on the selection of student board members (State Thespian Officers). Under the new structure to be implemented in 2019, the five-member board will be elected to three-year terms. You can find full details about the new structure below, including the two open board positions. If you are interested in serving on the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board, please submit the application form below. Applications will be due October 16. The new board will be selected by Troupe Directors at the 2018 Iowa Thespian Festival. If you have questions, please contact the Chapter Directors at adean@dbqschools.org and lacorte.leslie@gmail.com. 

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IOWA THESPIAN CHAPTER BOARD MEMBERS

Executive Board Members:

• Chapter Director(s)** - Aaron Dean & Leslie LaCorte                                      4 Year Term                    August 2017 - August 2021
• Board Secretary - Tom Stephens                                                                        3 Year Term                    January 2017 - January 2020
• Board Treasurer - Mike Hunter                                                                            3 Year Term                    January 2018 - January 2021
• Communications - Liz Powers                                                                            3 Year Term                    January 2017 - January 2020
• Membership - OPEN POSITION                                                                          3 Year Term                    January 2019 - January 2022
• Student Leadership - OPEN POSITION                                                              3 Year Term                    January 2019 - January 2022

**Chapter Director(s) are non-voting members of the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board

Executive Board Responsibilities:

The Iowa Thespian Board will:

• Consist of 5 active EdTA members within the state of Iowa
• Serve at least one 3 year term
• Assist the Chapter Director(s) in coordinating the activities of the Chapter
• Establish policy and procedures for the Chapter through a simple majority vote
• Attend all required board meetings
• Complete all duties/expectations enumerated below
• Work within the budget provided by the Chapter and maintain/submit accurate financial records to the Board
• Serve as the chair for a board committee:
  • High School Festival
  • Junior Thespian Festival
  • Leadership Day

Executive Board Member Roles:

Treasurer

• Maintain accurate financial records of all revenue and expenses associated with the Chapter
• Create and share an approved yearly fiscal budget
• Collect and maintain all receipts and bills of expenditures
• Submit the Chapter’s accurate financial report to EdTA
• Submit payment for all collected invoices
• Maintain and balance the Chapter’s bank account(s)
• Submit payment for all scholarship/grant money to recipients
• Reporting the financial status of the Chapter to the Iowa Thespian board

Secretary

• Accurately record and report the details of all board meetings
• Keep copies of the Board’s bylaws
• Maintain list of officers, Board members, and committees
• Notify Board members of meetings
• Keep record of meeting attendance
• Ensure a quorum before voting on measures
• Keep copies of the Minutes
• In the absence of Chapter Director(s), chairs Board meetings

Student Leadership Director

• Create and collect applications from Iowa Thespians interested in serving as a State Thespian Officer
• Oversee the election and selection process for State Thespian Officers at the Leadership Day and High School Festival
• Provide oversight and support to State Thespian Officers as they complete their yearly duties
• Assist the State Thespian Officers in the creation and implementation of workshops for the Iowa Thespian Leadership Day
• Communicate and mentor State Thespian Officers to help problem-solve in their work on Thespian events throughout their term

Membership

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of all current Thespian Troupe Directors in the State of Iowa
• Provide support and assistance for new Troupe Directors in the Chapter
• Lead a recruitment initiative to encourage schools to join membership in our Chapter
• Follow up with Iowa Thespian Troupes that have lapsed or suspended membership

Communications

• Communicate the minutes of all Board meetings to the Chapter
• Maintain and update an accurate website
• Maintain the Chapter’s social media presence
• Ensure Chapter members are aware of upcoming Thespian events

Executive Board Selection Process:

• In the summer before a term expires, all current Iowa troupe directors are notified of the upcoming open board position(s)
• Troupe directors can submit a nomination via an online form
• An electronic vote will be held at the High School Festival.
• If there are no applicants, the Chapter Director(s) will recruit potential board members
• Terms begin in January following the selection process
  • Exception: Chapter Director(s), whose term is determined by EdTA
  • There are no term limits - board members may be re-elected to additional term(s)

Executive Board Meetings:

• January
• March (Junior Festival)
• June (International Festival)
• July
• August (Leadership Day)
• October
• November (Festival)
  
  

If you have questions about the Iowa Thespian Board organization, please contact the Chapter Directors (adean@dbqschools.org and lacorte.leslie@gmail.com) 

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