• Oversee the filing and/or preservation of committee meeting minutes.
• Manage the collection and preservation of statistics, documents, individual contributions and other information of historical significance for the chapter.
• Oversee the process of developing and maintaining a written history of the chapter, which is annually reviewed and updated.
• Also take photographs at Chapter Functions
• Work with staff to maintain FaceBook page being current

• Oversee the process of developing, reviewing, revising criteria and funding for recognition awards and scholarships.
• Manage the process for reviewing and judging award and scholarship applications.
• Recruit candidates for awards and scholarships – locally, regionally and internationally. Assist with the application process.
• Ensure that all applicants are notified of judging results, selected or not selected. Inform award and scholarship recipients of the manner in which they will receive their award or scholarship.
• Coordinate preparation of entries for any regional or international awards in which the chapter wishes to make application.
• Encourage chapter members to apply for international awards.

Note: Those serving as the Awards Chair, on the Awards Committee or as any other chapter officer or chair are not eligible for scholarships or other monetary awards while in any appointed or elected positions.

• Oversee the development of strategies for funding specific chapter projects as determined by the board of directors.
• Manage the implementation of projects and events that increase funds as well as the visibility of the chapter.
• Manage the philanthropy events and ensure that an effective publicity program is in place, through collaboration with the appropriate committee.
• Coordinate the donation of goods or services, if necessary, for the event.
• Solicit the general membership for participation and support of community service /philanthropy events

• Oversee fund raising functions to support chapter activities

• STTI’s President, Dr. Karen Morin, issues four calls to action in the upcoming Biennium. One of these was for the organization to contribute positively to global health. This committee searches and develops initiatives for Gamma Zeta to support the vulnerable in our world and in our own community.

• Lead the bylaws amendment process by considering, reviewing, editing and/or correlating amendments as suggested or appropriate
• Update the chapter’s bylaws to comply with changes made to the international bylaws by utilizing the chapter bylaws template created and updated by STTI headquarters (updated template is typically available in January of even-numbered years)

• Develop members in organizational leadership roles across the span of their careers
• Mentor members to assume positions at all levels of the organization
• Oversee the selection of members who can provide the necessary leadership to achieve chapter goals and to meet the needs of members
• Manage the preparation, distribution and tallying of election ballots
• Notify all candidates (elected and non-elected) of the election results
• Note: Those serving on the Leadership Succession Committee are not permitted to be on the slate of candidates for officer or committee positions. In charge of Gamma Zeta’s Mentorship Program

• Oversee the promotion of membership renewal and membership involvement.
• Manage the process of involving members in chapter committee membership.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a new member mentoring program.
• Plan and implement an orientation for new inductees and multiple and transfer members.
• Inform membership about Volunteer Interest Profile (VIProfile) and encourage membership to submit profiles.

• Oversee the development and implementation of promotional strategies to maintain chapter visibility within the community.
• Manage the development process and publishing of the chapter newsletter.
• Submit content online for the monthly Create the Future e-newsletter that is distributed by headquarters.
• Oversee the publication of all program, conference and chapter activity announcements.
• Manage the development of content for chapter displays at special events.

• Oversee the process of developing, reviewing and revising criteria for research awards and the funding of research grants.
• Manage the process for reviewing and evaluating abstracts for research awards and proposals for research grants.
• Oversee the planning of any chapter research conferences or research day activities.
• Manage the development of strategies for promoting the conduct of research and for the dissemination and utilization of research findings.
• Recruit candidates for research awards – locally and internationally. Assist them with the application process.
• Note: Those serving as the Research Chair, on the Research Committee or as any other chapter officer or chair are not eligible for research funding while in any appointed or elected positions.