Please bring a folding chair if you own one.
Agenda:
5:30-6pm: social and soup time (soup eating will begin as soups and eaters arrive, but doesn’t have to stop)
6pm: “speeches” from those running for officer positions. in quotes because each candidate will share for a max of 2 minutes on why they are excited to serve on the RFFR officer team, very casual!
see below for details on officer positions
6:30: formal voting and raffle for a fun surprise prize!
6:35: hanging out continues till Harper kicks us out.
Souper Bowl details:
Please bring a bowl and a spoon for yourself to eat out of, there will be limited disposable products
Bring a soup to share, or a complementing side. This is not a competition because all soup is great soup, but you may win the glory of people continuing to reminisce on how tasty your soup was…
Bring soup warm and ready to eat.
Last year we had some serious leftovers, so please bring a couple empty tupperwares with you
To confirm the importance of the above points: I recently uncovered some of Harper’s medicinal meatball soup in my freezer. It was even more delicious a year later and I’m convinced it’s the reason I haven’t succumbed to the recent illnesses going around.
Officer Election Details:
We will be holding elections for all positions! Some incumbents may be interested in re-election, but we want to invite interest in all roles. At the very least, due to my recent career shift and the stipulations of our bylaws, this is my last presidential email! Come to the meeting to see if I toss my hat into the ring for another officer role 🙂
If you are interested in running for a position, please simply prepare a quick list of reasons you are excited to serve to share with the group.
You must be present to vote, BUT IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THE MEETING, you can still seek election and have someone speak on your behalf.
If you are interested in being more involved, BUT feel intimidated please reach out to any current or former officers to discuss more.
General Commitment for RFFR officers:
Serve a full year term
Attend 2-3 officer meetings a year
Support and attend 4 RFFR meetings a year
Be in regular communication with other officers
Be a dues paying member of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union and National Young Farmers Coalition.
Officer Position Descriptions
President:
The President must be actively farming full-time in the greater Roaring Fork Valley and have lived in the area for over 1 year. The President is responsible for coordinating the rest of the officer team and keeping momentum up in the group. The President will ensure the chapter is doing the following: RFFR hosts meetings on an at least-quarterly basis, communication with RMFU and NYFC staff, bolstering RMFU and NYFC membership, running annual officer and RMFU convention delegation elections, and responding to the needs and interests of membership. If there is no elected Treasurer, the President assumes the responsibilities of the treasurer
Vice President:
The Vice President must be actively farming full-time OR have qualified experience in agriculture production OR work in a related non-farm role. They must have lived in the area for over 1 year. The Vice President is responsible for assisting the President in carrying out their roles and responsibilities. In the event of vacancy or absence, the Vice President takes on the responsibilities of the President. The President and Vice President are responsible for dividing responsibilities and communicating with each other. If there is no elected secretary, the Vice President assumes the responsibilities of the secretary
Secretary:
The Secretary does not have to be actively farming, but should have qualified experience in agriculture production or a related field. The Secretary assists with planning and organizing the meetings with the rest of the officer team. The Secretary is responsible for management of the google groups listserv. They are responsible for taking notes at each meeting and sending out those notes to the group within the week for reference of folks who couldn’t be at the meeting. Social gatherings without a formal agenda are exceptions. The Secretary assists with planning and organizing the meetings as well as communicating with RMFU and NYFC staff.
Treasurer:
The Treasurer does not have to be actively farming, but should have qualified experience in agriculture production or a related field. The Treasurer assists with planning and organizing the meetings with the rest of the officer team. The Treasurer is responsible for working with RMFU staff to manage the chapter’s bank account. They are responsible for following all spending guidelines, paying expenses in a timely manner, financial recordkeeping, and submitting financial reporting documents to RMFU.
Social Committee Chair:
The Social Committee Chair position can be filled by another elected position OR be a seperate elected officer. The Chair is responsible for attending general chapter meetings and officer meetings. The Social Committee Chair is responsible for planning and organizing social focused events in addition to helping support RFFR’s quarterly meetings. If needed and with approval of the other elected officers, the Social Committee Chair can organize an appointed committee to assist in hosting consistent opportunities for connection.
Policy Committee Chair:
The Policy Committee Chair position can be filled by another elected position OR be a seperate elected officer. The Chair is responsible for attending general chapter meetings and officer meetings. In addition to general help support RFFR’s quarterly meetings, the Policy Committee Chair is responsible for presenting policy specific information at these meetings. The Policy Committee Chair is responsible for connecting with RMFU and NYFC in regards to chapter participation in the organization’s policy work. The Policy Committee Chair supports the President in coordinating RMFU convention delegate elections and helping prep delegates for participation. The Policy Committee Chair will plan and organize policy specific meetings and coordinate writing and submitting RMFU policy suggestions on behalf of RFFR membership.
NOTE: in the event of combining positions, one officer can only take on 2 roles. ie: the President can perform treasurer responsibilities if there is no candidate for treasurer, but cannot also be the social committee chair.
