Historian

Purpose:

The development and maintenance of the historical records of the Association.

Objective:

The establishment and maintenance of an accurate, documented, historical record file of the Association's formation, growth, and activities. The Historian shall also assist others by providing information from these records upon authorized request.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend Board of Directors Meetings.

• Contact prior year's Historian for input and tips.

• Serve as official custodian of the Association's historical records.

• Develop a complete file of historical documentation of the Association's initial formation and initial operations. Clearly identify all key individuals associated with this formative period.

• Update Historical Report -- do not include financial data.

• Ensure professional printing of Historical Report

• Prepare/update an Association historical summary record book (3-ring binder type is recommended) for maintaining desirable summary data of the Association's history. This book shall be prepared to present a general appearance of an informational brochure. This is so that a perusal of the book by a guest or prospective member shall contribute to the Association's professional image. The content shall maintain its basic purpose of a historical documentary record of the Association. Use of photographs, newspaper clippings or reprints, and commentary type of reporting or writing regarding performance and activities is recommended.

• Prepare volumes (3-ring binder is recommended) of all newsletters, including newsletters from previous years, published by the Association.

• Maintain copies of past programs of the Annual Conference and Workshop.

• Present a Historical Overview to the new members at the Annual Conference. Coordinate with New Member Chairman.

• Present Historical Update to the general membership at the Annual Conference.

• Provide information, tips, guidelines, and suggestions regarding any unspecified duties of the officers or committees to the Officers & Committee Chairmen’s Guidelines Editor for inclusion.

• Maintain and update Past-President's photo album.

• Maintain and update Association's picture albums

• Attend other Association’s meetings and give presentations to inform them as to the Association's history and goals, as requested or authorized by the President.

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