Austin Aggie Moms Executive Board – Officer Positions and Duties 2023-2024
President | ● Preside at, call and set meetings. ● Perform all the duties of the office including: filing Federation reports, attending Federation and District meetings, calling Board meetings, reserving locations for events, Leader/Speaker at socials, attending Texas A&M invited events etc. ● Support/work with all committees/chairpersons. ● Facilitate the transfer of officer and standing committee procedure meetings and job responsibilities to the incoming board members. ● Appoint the chairwoman of each of the standing committees for President’s council. |
Vice President at Large (Past President) | ● Fill any vacancy until said vacancy is filled, as able. ● Serve on the Scholarship Committee. ● Serve as Chairwoman of the Nominating Committee. ● Serve as Chairwoman of Ambassadors. ● Assist the President as needed. |
President Elect | ● Become familiar with the activities pertaining to the President’s duties. This is a learning year. ● Assist the President as needed. ● Collaborate with the President and VP of Membership on recruitment of members. |
1st VP Membership | ● Create or update the Membership form and collect dues from new and returning members. ● Compile a listing of all paid members for the password protected online directory. ● Recruit new members. ● Complete necessary forms for Federation as they pertain to Active and Associate Members of our club. ● Keep records of all payments and work with the treasurer for accurate record keeping of all payments made through the Membership form. |
2nd VP Programs | ● Coordinate with the President to plan speakers for each meeting. ● Host and introduce guest speakers at club meetings. ● Invite and host TAMU Reps for the Singing Cadets Concert Reception. ● Invite and host TAMU Reps for the New Student Howdy event |
3rd VP Social Events | ● Plan with the President (and appropriate committee members) all club social events: Christmas Party, Howdy Social,new mom Events and other events that may be planned during the year. ● Plan and coordinate other social gatherings for our club monthly or as often as the Board decides. ● Oversee all aspects of Singing Cadet Concert cookie/ water donations and sales. |
4th VP Fundraising | ● Help in managing and bringing ideas for raffles and other fundraisers to the Board. ● Oversee Raffle Ticket sales with Raffle Chair and VP Jewelry & Merchandise. ● Supervise and oversee committees pertaining to the Singing Cadets Concert: Singing Cadet Chair and Silent Auction. Work with these ladies to ensure venue arrangements and all other aspects of those positions are being handled and assist if needed. ● Help the Singing Cadet chair and Silent Auction Chair with troubleshooting any issues the day of the concert. ● This job requires the VP to be a ‘clearinghouse’ for information regarding fundraising. |
5th VP Jewelry | ● Track and order inventory of the jewelry and merchandise as well as reporting and turning in of all monies. ● Sell jewelry and merchandise via mini Boutique at Aggie Mom Camp, April Boutique, online sales, meetings, Singing Cadets and other events. ● Oversee the management of the online store. |
6th VP- Ring of Honor | ● Serve as the liaison for the Austin Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club and Associate Members. ● Work with the VP of Membership to create or update the Ring of Honor membership form. ● Recruit Ring of Honor members. ● Plan and Coordinate Ring of Honor events. |
Recording Secretary | ● Record the proceedings of all the Club and Board Meetings. ● Submit written minutes to the President within seven days after the meetings. ● Correct any reports following each board meeting, as needed. |
Treasurer | ● Receive and disburse all monies (the President will fill in as needed). ● Make monthly and yearly financial reports, both to the board and to the president as requested. ● Keep records in QuickBooks and hard-copy notebooks of financial documentation. ● Take care of all financial aspects of club events. ● Work with membership on monies in and collaborate records. ● File reports with Federation as directed. ● Pay quarterly sales tax and file IRS Form 990. |
President’s Council Committees and Descriptions (Appointed by President)
Scholarship Committee/Chairperson | ● Led by the VP at Large, as long as they do not have an eligible student (In this case, the President should appoint a committee). ● Provide the General Membership and public with scholarship information, application and deadlines. ● Collect student applications, check eligibility, review content and rank applicants to receive merit scholarships based on the criteria set forth and approved by the board. ● Get Budget for scholarships from President & Treasurer ● Make recommendations to the Board at the May meeting for approval of dollar amounts to be awarded based on the budget. |
Parliamentarian | ● Advise the Club in parliamentary procedure guided by the Bylaws and Robert’s Rules of Order as needed. ● Preside at Officer and Board meetings. ● Ensure quorum when voting will be held. ● Assist with By-law amendments or revisions when Board deems necessary. |
Hospitality Committee/Chairperson | ● Plan and arrange for food and drink at meetings and social gatherings. ● Track spending for the Hospitality team to stay within budget. ● Plan and arrange decorations at events as needed. ● Work with VP Socials & VP Programs to coordinate duties if a significant event is added to the calendar. ● Volunteer to work cookies and waters at Singing Cadets Concert if able. |
Corresponding Secretary | ● Take charge of the correspondence and invitations as directed by the President. ● Send electronic birthday cards to students and other notes to members or students as appropriate. |
Historian | ● Keep record of Club activities (Photos, flyers, written documentation). ● Ensure pictures are taken at each meeting and event and put in Google drive. ● Work with the Federation Historian to participate in Federation History Records. ● Work with the Cushing Library to preserve club history previously contained in hard copy notebooks and currently contained on the shared Google Drive. |
Fish Mom Committee | ● Meet with our Fish Moms prior to regular meetings to educate Fish moms on different topics. Include resources for College Station and Galveston Students. ● Foster community and friendship between the Fish Moms and encourage them to be actively involved members and future leaders of our Club. |
Adopt A Mom Liaison | ● Contact all adopted moms from out of state monthly. ● Send them newsletters and general meeting powerpoints. ● Obtain information about their student and the mom. Present the moms at the November meeting by powerpoint slide. |
Silent Auction Chair | ● Meet with President and VP Fundraising to decide on raffle basket themes and silent auction items to target for the auction and raffle. ● Gather a committee to begin to reach out to businesses that would donate items for the auction. ● Put auction baskets together and set beginning bid prices for each. ● Ensure a protocol for check out procedures the day of the event. |
Singing Cadet Chair | ● Work to secure a venue in conjunction with the VP Fundraising to make sure the contract denotes all items needed. ● Work with the Singing Cadet office to secure a date. ● Set up electronic ticket sales. Help sell concert tickets at meetings and online avenues. Get tickets to members that purchase them at meetings or when they signed up for membership. ● Coordinate on all expenses and budget items with VP Fundraising and Treasurer. ● Look for sponsor(s) willing to provide meals for Cadets on the day of the concert. ● Work with VP Fundraising & entire Board to secure sponsorships (You may also create a committee to help with this). ● Create a sign up to get volunteers for set up and day of event volunteers. ● Create a powerpoint and get it to the venue. ● Create a program and oversee the printing. |
Raffle Chair | ● Provide input to the Executive Board who will determine raffles and dates to be held. ● Coordinate with VP Fundraising on all aspects of the raffle including the creation of graphics and promotional content for each raffle. ● Provide Social Media Chair with graphics and content. ● Reconcile weekly ticket sales with the VP of Jewelry and send email to |
Philanthropy Committee/Chairperson | ● Work with President on opportunities for the club to give back and provide selfless service ● Coordinate service activities at least two times per year for members to participate in. |
Assistant Treasurer | ● Willing to step into Treasurer role if elected. ● Assist the current Treasurer to provide consistency and guidance in the handling of the Club treasury. |
Assistant Jewelry Chair | ● Willing to step into 4th VP of Jewelry position if elected. ● Assist the current 4th VP of Jewelry to provide consistency and guidance in the handling of Club jewelry inventory, ordering, recording sales and reconciling cash and credit card sales. |
Audit Chairperson | ● Review practices and procedures of the treasury and provide additional oversight (2 other members will be on this committee). |
Social Media Chair | ● Focus on monitoring Social Media channels. ● Advertise all events of the club on Social Media channels. ● Work with Chairs of events to determine how advertising should be handled. ● Keep our club relevant and visible. |
Webmaster | ● Maintain our Club website as needed to provide current information. ● Work with the Federation Information Officer on any improvements or changes that may be made to the website |
Nominating Committee | ● Consists of the VP at-Large (Chairperson) and two committee members. ● Provide a full slate of officers to present to the membership for election. |
Assistant Membership Chair | ● Provide assistance to VP Membership as requested. ● Responsible for compiling, placing and distributing name tag orders. ● Order name tags from an approved printer. |
Ambassador | ● Ambassadors work under the direction of the VP at Large. ● Promote the goodwill of the Austin Aggie Mothers’ Club. ● May be called on to volunteer during different events or on an as needed basis. |