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ARTICLE 1:  CLUB OFFICES, COMMITTEES, MEMBERSHIP AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES

 
OBJECTIVE:  To define and assign the responsibilities which are necessary to successfully operate    PHPB - Parrot Heads for the Palm Beaches Inc.
 
[1] PHPB will maintain a traditional formation and structure which includes a President, Vice President,  Secretary, Treasurer and Committee Directors.
 
 [A] President: Will keep abreast of all club business and will be responsible for day to day    operations of the club and report to the BOARD any business for discussion and or voting.
 
 [B] Vice President:  Will keep abreast of all club business and may represent the President   during absences and will report to the BOARD all related club business for discussion and or   voting.
 
 [C] Secretary: Will handle various administrative duties as assigned by the club and will report   to the BOARD all related club business for discussion and or voting. Be responsible for    taking minutes at all business meetings and have copies available for any club member who   wishes to have a copy.
 
 [D] Treasurer: Will handle all matters relating to the club’s money account(s) and financial    status. Will maintain impeccable records of all transactions and will report to the board all   related business for discussion and or voting.
 
 [E] Committee Director: May also be referred to as Committee Head or Chairman/Chairperson.
  Will have charge of their respective committee(s) and will report to the BOARD all related   club business for discussion and or voting.  A Committee Director must be designated in   order to create any and all NEW committees.  Specific agendas for existing committees:
   
  [1] Adopt a Road/Beach Committee: Will act as liaison between the county’s “Adopt a    Road/Beach” project and PHPB. Will have the responsibility of insuring that the quarterly   project is completed by soliciting volunteers, arranging the date for clean ups and informing   the Newsletter and Internet committee of those date(s). The director &/or designee will be   present to insure that the project is completed properly as dictated by Palm Beach County.
 
  [2] Promotional Committee: Will endeavor to promote the club’s agenda along with its    special events and will be responsible for the transmittal of press releases and public service   announcements.
   
  [3] Internet: May also be referred to as the Coconut Telegraph/Cyber Telegraph.
  A Communication tool to include updates &/ web page. A means to keep online club members   abreast of upcoming events, community service projects, fundraisers and Happy Hour socials.    It will also include information pertaining to the Parrot Head lifestyle in general.

 [E] Committee Director:
   
  [4] Newsletter:  Club publication, sent out to ALL club members, will promote upcoming    events, community service projects, fundraisers and Happy Hour socials.  It will also include   information pertaining to the Parrot Head lifestyle in general.
 
  [5] PHIP Liaison: Will convey all important and pertinent information between PHIP, Inc. and   PHPB, Inc. This position initially falls to the President, but he/she may designate another   PHPB member to fulfill this obligation in full or in part. The Liaison will also convey important   information sent by other PHIP clubs as well as any outside inquiries made to PHPB via mail   or internet email and will report to the BOARD all related business for discussion and or voting   if applicable.
 
  [6] Public Fundraising/CSP Event: Being an annual, ongoing or one time event the    Committee Director will have charge of their respective committee and will report to the    BOARD all related business for discussion. Notify the Promotional, Newsletter & Internet   Committee Directors in a timely manner of pertinent information for advertisement. Be present   to insure that the project is completed properly. Examples of existing Public fundraiser are:
    [a] Memory Night - Alzheimer's Fundraiser event
    [b] Concert Event - All day affair evolved around JB concert
    [c] Casino Cruise - Fundraiser cruise w/designated charity
 
  [7] Internal Fundraising/CSP Event: Being an annual, ongoing or one time event the    Committee Director will have charge of their respective committee and will report to the    BOARD all related business for discussion. Notify the Promotional, Newsletter & Internet   Committee Directors in a timely manner of pertinent information for advertisement. Be present   to insure that the project is completed properly. Examples of existing Internal fundraiser are:
    [a] Pop Top collection for Ronald McDonald House of Miami.
    [b] Palm Beach Harvest - Dry goods/can goods collection.
    [c] Happy Hour Fundraising Jar - Money/donation collection.  
 
  [8] Community Service Project [CSP]: Being an annual, ongoing or one time event the   Committee Director will have charge of their respective committee and will report to the    BOARD all related business for discussion. Notify the Promotional, Newsletter & Internet   Committee Directors in a timely manner of pertinent information for advertisement. Be present   to insure that the project is completed properly. Examples of existing projects are:
    [a] Special Olympics - Liaison to event coordinator.
    [b] Salvation Army - Liaison to event coordinator.
 
[F] ALL CLUB OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE DIRECTORS:
 
  [1] May employ as many volunteers as needed to properly accomplish their mission.
 
  [2] Will endeavor to respond to the inquiries and suggestions of the club membership and   report any complaints or issues to the BOARD.
 
  [3] ALL BOARD MEMBERS will make extra efforts at club functions to interact with others   and promote all club activities.
 
[2] GENERAL MEMBERSHIP - CLUB MEMBERS
 
 [A]  We ask that each member participate in supporting the club agenda in as much that it is  practical for the member.
  
 [B]  There is no objection to having a passive (Ghost) member pay dues, receive the newsletter   &/or online updates and not participate in many (if any) of the club functions. We know that   some people have very busy schedules and may live long distances from a function. Mere   support by membership dues and club promotion is also important to us.
 
 [C]  Members should report to any officer any concerns, suggestions or issues which may be of   importance.
 

 

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