AMC-NY Chapter Handbook for Officers & Committee Chairs

The purpose of this Handbook is to give new Chapter officers and Committee Chairs an overall view of how the Club and Chapter work, the responsibilities of Chapter Officers and Chapter Committee Chairs, and their relationship to the membership, Club Officers and Club Committees.

Because of the differences between the numerous Committee activities and services, each Committee operates in its own fashion which has evolved to suit its particular needs. The intent of this manual is to offer general guidelines for all the Committees and then guidelines for the specific Committees. Being aware of how the Club, Chapter and other committees function, may make your job less intimidating.

Editor's Note: This on line editon of the Handbook is the most current edition. Sections that change are inserted as required. If you need a printed copy, print the latest edition from these pages. If you are an officer or Committee Chair, please keep your section current as your procedures change. Print a copy of your current section, make any notes you think are needed and send a copy of these notes to the Chapter Vice Chair. The Vice Chair will review your changes and may ask you to revise or clarify something, then forward your changes to the Webmaster for inclusion in the Handbook. Sections that are known to need updating are marked ‘!’, If your section is so marked, please make the appropriate changes and send to the Chapter Vice Chair as soon as possible.

1. Bird's Eye View Of The Club
2. Chapter Organization
   1. Responsibilities Of The Executive Committee
      1. Responsibilities Of The Chapter Officers
         1. CHAIR
         2. VICE CHAIR
         3. TREASURER
         4. SECRETARY
         5. REPRESENTATIVE EXECUTIVES
      2. Responsibilities Of The Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
   2. Chapter Office Manager
3. Chapter Policies
   1. Standard Operating Procedures
   2. Trips
4. Guidelines For All Committees
   1. Activity Committees
      1. Backpack
      2. Bicycle
      3. Canoe
      4. Climbing
      5. Hiking
      6. Inter-Chapter Excursions
      7. Sailing
      8. Singles & Sociables!
      9. Skiing
      10. Softball
      11. Softball
      12. Family!
   2. Service And Facilities Committees
      1. Advisory
      2. Archives
      3. Fire Island
      4. Hospitality
      5. Membership
      6. Newsletter
      7. Nominating
      8. Safety
      9. Schedule!
      10. Website
      11. Wilderness First Aid
   3. Public Service Committees
      1. AMC Outings For Urban Kids
      2. Conservation!
      3. Environmental Advocates
      4. New York - New Jersey Trail
      5. Program
      6. Trails
5. New York-North Jersey Chapter By-Laws
   1. NY-NoJ Chapter By-Laws
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