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President
The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the League's overall operations in chairing the Executive Committee, representing the League in the community and maintaining communications between the League and the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). She is responsible for orientation and education of members of the Board of Directors in their duties, ensuring that the League's goals and objectives are established and appraised, and for carrying out all resolutions and decisions of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and membership. It is the obligation of the President to maintain a democratic approach in order not to abuse authority. The President is authorized to consult the League's legal counsel when necessary and is accountable for all legal documents.

President-Elect
The President-Elect's primary responsibilities are to prepare for presidency the following year, serve as AJLI liaison, supervise the AMP process, and assist the current President including the assumption of duties in the President's absence.

Community Vice-President
The purpose of the Community Vice-President, as defined by the JLV Bylaws, is to act as a liaison between the JLV and the community. The Community Vice-President also serves on the Executive Committee, as Chair of Community Research and Development Committee, as Chair of the Community Assistance Fund, and Chair of the Project Appraisal Committee. This role also provides a liaison to Community Research and Development, Community Projects, Community Placements, and DIAD. The Community Vice-President is responsible for all agreements between the JLV and community agencies.

Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary is responsible for keeping the official minutes of the General Membership, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors meetings. She prepares the agendas for the General Membership meetings and the Board of Directors, and occasionally the Executive committee. The Recording Secretary prepares the Executive briefs and the Board briefs for the appropriate meetings. She keeps a complete notebook of all agendas, minutes, briefs, and other relevant material for the League's permanent records.

Corresponding Secretary
The Corresponding Secretary is responsible for conducting the general correspondence of the League and for maintaining a permanent file of all incoming and outgoing correspondence. Most of the correspondence falls under one of the following categories: a) letters to members requesting privileges of membership (such as transfer, non-resident status, reinstatement, and resignation); b) letters to members granted leaves of absence, sabbaticals, Provisional status, Active status, Sustaining status, Active Associate Status; c) letters of termination of membership; d) notes expressing condolence and congratulations to individual members; e) letters informing the membership of the new Provisional members; f) letters of appreciation and congratulations to various members of the community; g) letters of congratulations to local elected officials; and h) letters to AJLI regarding membership changes and to the Corresponding Secretaries of other Leagues regarding transfers.

Treasurer
The Treasurer serves as Chair of the Finance Committee. The Treasurer's primary responsibility is to supervise the overall financial affairs of the Junior League of Victoria. She annually updates the 3-year Financial Forecast, presents quarterly reports to the Board and membership to keep all apprised of the financial status of the League, monitors insurance coverage and investments, reviews financial policies that pertain to the League as a whole, and prepares the budget for the coming year. She monitors League spending to maintain a balanced budget.

Headquarters
The Headquarters Chair is to oversee all aspects of the Junior League of Victoria, Texas, Inc. headquarters, the O'Connor-Proctor Building, and its surrounding properties to include maintenance, continued preservation and general upkeep. She shall oversee all functions of office operation, office duties, insurance policies, maintenance agreement and she supervises hired personnel.

Membership Development
The responsibilities of the Membership Development Committee are to consider the qualifications of all prospective members proposed for membership in the Junior League of Victoria, Texas, Inc. They are to recommend prospective members to the Board of Directors for admission to Provisional membership and to plan and direct the education and training of Provisional members until such time as they are accepted into active membership. The committee is composed of a Chair, Co-Chair and a Sustaining Advisor.

Nominating/Placement
The purpose of the Nominating/Placement Committee is to develop and seek out potential leaders within the League and to establish a diversified program of volunteer service which supports the League's purpose and provides opportunities for a purposeful volunteer activities that enhance the members' developmental needs and address significant community issues.

2007-2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Mrs. Martha Calhoun
President-Elect Mrs. Sally Hodon
Community Vice-President Mrs. Jennifer Lehnert
Recording Secretary Mrs. Heather Taylor
Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Stephanie Kamin
Nominating/Placement Dr. Rachel Heard
Treasurer Mrs. Heather Zamykal
Membership Development Mrs. Tracy Yeates
O'Connor-Proctor Building Mrs. Amy Elliott
   
2007-2008 SUSTAINING BOARD
Sustaining Chair Mrs. Linda Bates
Co-Chair Mrs. Dorothy Guthrie
Secretary Mrs. Babs Diebel
Treasurer Mrs. Ann Calhoun
Parliamentarian Mrs. Cindy Schmidt


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