Minutes: The Secretary takes minutes at every membership and Board meeting. Prior membership meeting minutes are sent to the president shortly after the meeting and to the membership at least a week before the next meeting. Board meeting minutes are sent to the board shortly after the board meeting.
Bulletin newsletter: To be sent monthly, preferably on the first of the month for deadline consistency. Two weeks prior to the next Bulletin, the Secretary sends the Board a deadline for items they want included.
Other membership communication as needed: Member death announcements; items as requested by the President; election nominees and proposed bylaw changes must be sent 30 days prior to the March meeting.
Official correspondence: Sends out official correspondence such as thank you notes.
COA director: Once the COA Nominating Committee selects a winner, the Secretary works with the nominee to gather information for, fill out and submit the NFPW paperwork by NFPW’s submission deadline.
Awards and certificates: The Secretary orders plaques for the COA and Kate Milner Raab winners, and for the outgoing president when applicable. The Secretary also prints out certificates for 5-year membership milestones and communications contest award members.