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Officers

IREM GA has been recognized for having such a strong succession plan in place for grooming officers to become the President.  The GA Chapter promotes volunteering to be a committee person to the entire chapter.  Serving on a committee is open to Associates, Students,  ARM’s, ACoM’s, CPM Candidates, CPM’s and Industry Partners.

Serving on a committee, then becoming a committee chair - begins the process for becoming an officer one day.  We have 12 active committees and becoming a chairperson for one of them is a big responsibility and a great opportunity to get the most out of your membership / partnership!

2013 Executive Officers:

 

POSITION

NOMINATION

PAST POSITIONS SERVED

MEMBER SINCE

 

PRESIDENT

 

Velda Simpson, CPM, ARM

President Elect,

VP of Operations,

 

2002

PRESIDENT ELECT

Joanne Thompson, CPM

VP Of Communications, Income & Expense Chairperson – 2 terms

 

 

1987

VP OF EDUCATION

Dr. Debbie Phillips, CPM

VP of Education,

IREM National Advisory Board Education,

Faculty Trainer

 

2001

 

VP OF COMMUNICATIONS

Deborah Westphal, CPM, ARM. and Executive Director of IREM GA

VP of Finance, VP of Membership, VP of Operations, 3 terms ARM Representative, National Chair for Income and Expense Program        

 

 

1992

VP OF MEMBERSHIP           

 

Kareem Slater, CPM   

kareemslater.com

       

Co - Chair of Membership Committee, Executive CPM    

2009

2009

VP OF FINANCE

Sarah Ruckstuhl, CPM

VP of Finance for two consecutive terms, Co-Chair of PR and IYP Committee for two terms

 

 

2008

PAST PRESIDENT

Carr Kaufmann, CPM

2012 President, 2011 President Elect, IYP Committee,

2008


OFFICER DESCRIPTIONS:

PRESIDENT:

This position is an officer of the chapter.  This leadership position must at all times strive to uphold the bylaws of the chapter focus, on the mission statement of the chapter, and ensure adherence to the IREM code of ethics.  The person holding this position must be a CPM with demonstrated chapter leadership experience.  The president who must be a CPM member shall preside at all meetings of this chapter. The president shall perform all duties usually pertaining to such office as may be prescribed by the Executive Council and shall be a member, ex officio, with right to vote, of all committees.  This position reports to the Regional Vice President of Region 4.

The president shall preside at all meetings of this chapter and at all meetings of the Council of Directors.  The president shall perform all duties usually pertain­ing to such office as may be prescribed by the Council of Directors and shall be a member, ex officio, with right to vote, on all committees.  With two other Board Members, Identifies and appoints Vice Presidents and Committee Chairpersons to serve on the Executive Council during their term.

Other duties:

  • Review all IREM Headquarters information and work with IREM Association Executive (“Association Executive or IAE”)  to disseminate to membership
  • Conduct a minimum of eight executive council meetings.
  • President must be a CPM member
  • Oversees the Vice Presidents and Committee Chairpersons in the carrying out of their responsibilities.
  • Works in partnership with the chapter’s Executive Director.  Conducts an annual review based on directives given from both the national and local level.
  • Presides over the meetings of the Executive Committee.
  • Attends Leadership & Legislative conference, if budget allows:  Regional leadership training conference, and Annual Success Series Conference. 
  • Serves as a member of the Governing Council at national governance meetings.
  • Prepares and submits the President’s Message on a quarterly basis for the newsletter by the published deadline.
  • Coordinate and attend ODIE visits with RVP and/or National Officer on behalf of the chapter.
  • Leads planning session in the fall with the incoming leadership team to set goals for the coming year.
  • Nominates at least one vendor per year to become an Industry Partner of IREM.
  • Serves as a mentor to the President-Elect.
  • Updates the Bylaws as required.
  • Guides the chapter in the formation of its Strategic Plan.

President-Elect

This position is an officer of the chapter.  This leadership position must at all times strive to uphold the bylaws of the chapter focus, on the mission statement of the chapter, and ensure adherence to the IREM code of ethics.  The person holding this position must be a CPM with demonstrated chapter leadership experience. In the absence of the president, the Senior Vice President (President-Elect) shall perform the duties of the president and shall also perform such other duties as the president or Executive Council may prescribe.   It is of significant importance for the President Elect to mentor closely with the President.  The position of President-Elect reports directly to the chapter President.

  • Works closely with the President to achieve the chapter’s annual goals.
  • Serves as a resource to the Committee Chairpersons in carrying out their responsibilities.
  • If budget allows:  Attends Leadership & Legislative conference(if budget allows) / Required:  Annual Success Series Conference.
  • Attends a majority of the Executive Committee meetings.
  • Attends a majority of the membership meetings.
  • Provides monthly updates to the Executive Committee. 

Vice President of Finance

The treasurer / Finance officer shall oversee the financial activities of the Chapter by working with the Association Executive

  • Review financials and present those to the Council
  • Assist in the preparation of the budget
  • During any Council or Committee meeting, they will help guide other volunteers in financial matters to ensure that the Chapter operates within the budget
  • Conduct an annual audit of the Chapter’s financial activities
  • The Chapter annual tax return is prepared by a CPA and reviewed/signed by the VP of Finance or Executive Director
  • Act as Committee Advisor to assigned committees (on Organizational Chart)

 

Vice President of Communications

The Vice President of Communications shall keep a record of the proceedings of this chapter and of the Executive Council.  The Vice President of Communications is responsible for the safekeeping of the chapter charter, the seal, and records of the chapter.  The Vice President of Communications shall give advanced notice of chapter and board meetings, and perform such other duties as the President or Executive Council may prescribe.

  • Reviews Newsletters that the committee or Executive Director has developed.
  • Works with the Committee to develop professional, student and academic outreach initiatives.
  • Ensures programs are implemented that publicize the chapter, the Institute and its designations, programs and services.
  • Takes the minutes of the board meetings and submit to the Executive Director to ensure that everything is well documented.
  • Follows up on action items with appropriate committee chairpersons.
  • Assists with the writing of the luncheon scripts, power point presentations, and videos.
  • Continues to work with IREM to ensure that the chapter is staying plugged into the latest technological trends, such as twittering, facebook, and linked in.
  • Assists with the website.
  • Writes articles for the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Journal, and encourages members to write articles for the JPM Magazine. 

 

Vice President of Membership

The position of Vice President of Membership reports directly to the chapter President.

  • Seeks out and encourages qualified individuals to apply for membership in IREM.
  • Works with the Committee to develop student and academic outreach initiatives.
  • Plans and Participates in college “Career Day”.
  • Insures that all the CPM’s, ACoM’s, and ARM’s are interviewed timely and assists the chairperson as needed.
  • Conducts membership needs satisfaction survey with assistance from the IAE.
  • Reports monthly on activities to the Executive Committee.
  • Nominates at least one vendor per year to become an Industry Partner of IREM.
  • Attends a majority of the Executive Committee meetings.
  • Attends a majority of the membership meetings.

Vice President of Education

  • The Vice President of Education helps the education committee to plan and coordinate chapter educational offerings, Learn @ Lunches or Breakfast Club seminars.  
  • This includes coordinating content, speakers, materials, Emcee (if needed), etc.   
  • Assists in the promotion of classes to members & potential members. More of a mentor capacity...
  • Insures the Committee is promoting seminars. 
  • Attends a portion of each national class held locally to help set up, serve food, and host a chapter event to answer questions, promote classes, etc.