REGION DIRECTORSREGION DIRECTORS

RESPONSIBILITIES&

PROCEDURES

REGIONSREGIONS

There are 7 regions in FloridaEach Region Director represents one

(1) of those regions and is elected to a two (2) year term

Region Directors-Elect serve for one (1) year before taking the position of Region Director

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Region Director in promoting membership and planning the Region Seminar

Attend FSNA’s Leadership Training in June

Attend Board meetings, FSNA Annual Conference, and House of Delegates (as a non-voting member)

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Promote the Association’s Initiatives Know and express the views of the

local chapters in your Region when evaluating or voting on issues at meetings

Communicate, assist, and share ideas with the local chapters in your Region

Promote membership in the Association

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend at least one (1) meeting of each local chapter during your two (2) year term

Survey the local chapters and provide recommendations to the Board on appointments to committees and/or for running for state office

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Serve as the liaison between the Board and the Local Chapters

Utilize FSNA’s President-Elect as a resource throughout the year

Communicate with Local Chapters on a regular basis.

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Local Officer Installation Ceremonies (the state office has several copies of ceremonies that you can use)

Encourage Local Chapters to submit Chapter Chatter articles for each publication of School Food in Florida

Stress the importance of each Local Chapter having representation at the House of Delegates

Contact and work with any County that does not have an active local chapter

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Promote local, state and national membership

Serve as a member of the FSNA Nominating Committee

Work side-by-side with your Region Director-Elect to train them for office

Encourage members in your Region to further their education with scholarships

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Plan your Region Seminar - working with the Chapter Presidents◦Region Director Handbook provides

timetable◦Provide budget to Chair of Region Directors

and state office including Foundation ($3) and Region Director’s expenses ($2) per person

◦Work with state office for program approval and CEU’s

◦Preside over your Region Seminar

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RESPONSIBILITES

Assist local chapters with Bylaws◦Understand FSNA Bylaws◦Obtain copies of Chapter Bylaws

Attend two (2) FSNA Annual Conferences

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RESPONSIBILITES

Attend House of Delegates at FSNA Annual conference◦Participate as a voting member◦Submit report to state office and Chair of

the Region Directors in a timely manner

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Attend all Executive Board Meetings◦Participate as a voting member◦Submit report to state office and Chair of

the Region Directors in a timely manner◦Report initiatives/goals/status

August report – Region Seminar planning Winter report – Region Seminar results Spring report – Activities since last report

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Submit receipts for all expenses incurred following approved procedures

Assist with Legislative issues at both National and State level

Utilize the Region Director’s Handbook

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REMEMBER TO ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE MEMBERS OF YOUR REGION

Have a great year!