Chapter Officers
| Office | Name |
| President: | Rebecca Hanifen Derwin |
| Vice President: | Mary Kate Toomey |
| Secretary: | Michelle Tucker Fama |
| Permanent Secretary: | Susan Banghart |
| Treasurer: | Susan Banghart |
| Editor: | Amanda Moreno |
| Philanthropy Chair: | |
| IRD Chair: | |
| Collegiate Liason: | |
| Panhellenic Delegate: | Maria DeCicco |
| Social Chair: | Erin Ellsworth |
| Recruitment Info Chair: | Marissa Santos |
| GAC Representative: | Maria DeCicco |
| Social Media Coordinator: | Colleen Ellsworth |
| Junior Circle Presidents: | Alyson Stuer |
| Augustina Mills | |
| JC Web Page Chair: |
To send a comment or question to any of the officers, please use the message page.
Officer Descriptions
If you have any questions about running for an office please feel free to contact any of the current officers (via our message form). Nominations and Elections will be held at the March business meeting. If you'd like to run for an office but can't make it to the meeting please contact Rebecca Hanifen Derwin or Mary Kate Toomey.
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President*: responsible to use correct Fraternity procedures, communicate and work with a variety of people, act as "Chief Executive
Officer", accountable for the success or failures of the group. She must be a leader in whom members have confidence; have knowledge of the Fraternity, its rules and procedures; be able to motivate other officers to perform their duties; be able to conduct a proper business meeting and be fair and just. It is desirable that she have past experience in other alumnae offices. Vice President*: performs the duties of the President in the President's absence, maintain membership, telephone committee, and Records of Service (Philanthropy currently falls under the VP but can be a separate office). She must be able to organize member and telephone calling lists. She must have the ability to meet and greet others with warmth and enthusiasm. She should have excellent communication skills. She must be able to assume the duties and responsibilities of the President in her absence or at her call. Secretary*: responsible for meeting minutes and roll call. She must be able to translate the spoken word into written with clarity and accuracy, be meticulous in detail, be able to type, be prompt in completing minutes and be faithful in attendance at meetings. Permanent Secretary*: maintains up to date files of all members, publishes directory, mails alumnae introduction forms, assists editor with up to date mailing list (we will not vote on this office since it is permanent). She must be able to work alone, be conscientious in keeping accurate and up-to-date records, be neat and accurate in details, and must be willing to accept the office for an extended period of time. It is desirable that she have a wide knowledge of members over many years. Treasurer*: keeps accurate records of all monies received and disbursed, collects and records support fees, fund raising proceeds and newsletter contributions, forwards annual payment to Internation Headquarters. She must have sound budgetary and management skills and be detail oriented. She must be dependable, accurate, trustworthy and meticulous in record keeping. Newsletter Editor*: must use correct Alpha Gamma Delta terminology in all of her work, compiles scrapbook, sends out publicity releases and newsletters, submits material to Quarterly. She must have the ability to write in an interesting style, have knowledge of composition and grammar, be alert to newsworthy items and be informed about Fraternity policies and terminology. Some training or experience in journalism is helpful. Knowledge and use of computers is desirable. Philanthropy Chair: research and be alert to opportunities for fund raising and community service. Organize and conduct at least one fund raising and one community service project each year. IRD Chair: plan IRD and the program to be held at IRD. The Collegiate Liaison. Collegiate Liaison: is responsible for working with Collegiate Chapters on event planning and general support Panhellenic Delegate: works with area Panhellenic Council. Social Chair: plans social activities outside of IRD, Senior Rededication, and Feast of Roses. Recruitment Info Chair: contact between Alumnae members and Collegians during new member recruitment at WPI. GAC Representative: contact between chapter and the Greek Alumni Council at WPI, attend all GAC meetings. Social Media Coordinator: maintains the webpage and other pages on social networking sites. Junior Circle President: contacts those in transition between collegiate chapter and alumnae involvement, the junior circle will work with the alumnae chapter, attend the same meetings and plan joint events. |