Who is eligible to run? Candidates for President must have served on the Board for a minimum of two years. Candidates for Vice-President must have served on the Board for a minimum of one year. The offices of President, Vice-President, and Treasurer are one-year terms; the Director positions are two-year terms. To run for a Directorship, you need only be a member in good standing. Each Director discusses with the new President their preferred position, and assignments are based on these discussions as well as an individual’s experience. Board members are required to attend monthly Board and membership meetings.

Board Positions 

President: Preside over Board and membership meetings; appoint committees as needed; represent the Club at various activities and associations. 

Vice-President: Succeed President if necessary; preside over meetings in the absence of the President; sell Club merchandise to trip leaders to sell on trips; select new items for the Club store; maintain inventory of Club equipment. 

Secretary: Record minutes from monthly Board meetings; complete official correspondence not related to specific Directors.

Treasurer: Keep Club books; make deposits and disbursements as approved by Directors; report monthly and year-end financial status to the Board; chair audit committee and file federal tax return. 

Meetings and Entertainment: Coordinate selection of meeting locations for the Club; contract bands and/or DJs for meetings; recruit members to greet and sign in members and guests at the meetings. 

Membership: Recruit new members; enter and maintain membership records using the Club website database; distribute membership cards. 

Newsletter: Editor of the newsletter; solicit articles, design, and create monthly newsletter; distribute the newsletter to members using the website and Facebook. As needed, print and mail newsletter to members. 

Special Events: Recruit volunteers. Organize and preside over Auction for Charity and year-end awards party for Club volunteers. 

Promotion: Distribute the Club brochures to ski, sports, and other retail outlets. promote the Club and its events via social media. Coordinate booths at ski and sports shows, to promote the Club and recruit new members. 

Race and Sports: Coordinate the race team with MMSC; oversee sports leagues such as softball, tennis, volleyball, and golf. 

Social Events: Recruit members to organize a variety of social activities such as afterwork parties, camping, skating, and Packer parties. 

Western Ski Trips: Organize non-Midwest trips, including reservations and pricing; handle all payments in trip sign-ups using Club website database; solicit and work with trip leaders. Assist with production and distribution of the ski trips booklet. 

Northern Ski Trips: Organize Midwest trips, including reservations and pricing; handle all payments in trip sign-ups using Club website database; solicit and work with trip leaders. Assist with production and distribution of the ski trips booklet. 

We need you! Our Club is a volunteer organization. It would not exist if it were not for the help of those who serve on the Board of Directors – Officers and Directors. We need you to run for a position on the Board. Contact elections@sitzmark.org if you are interested. Elections will be held at the April membership meeting. Membership Meeting • Friday, February 9, 2018 New Berlin Hills Golf Club’s Clubhouse 13175 W. Graham St, New Berlin, WI (just west of Greenfield)