The duties of the President include:

• Represents the Trails Club when interacting with the Golden Rain Foundation, Mutual Operations Dept. and Community interests both within and outside of Rossmoor.

• Conducts all Board meetings using Roberts Rules of Order:

• Prepares a meeting agenda to ensure that meetings are run efficiently and productively. (Sample agenda format).
• • Requests input from Board members and Board Support positions when drawing up the agenda.
  • Arrives at the meeting with sufficient copies of the meeting agenda and any handouts for Board and participating club members.
  • Invites the participation of all club members at publicized upcoming meetings.

• Works cooperatively in a mentoring relationship with the Vice President to ensure a smooth transition in club leadership from one year to the next.

• Appoints a Chair for all standing and ad hoc committees. Each such appointed chair shall serve until replaced by the President.

• Maintains an awareness of all Club sponsored activities and asks for and receives information as needed from persons in Supporting Positions and Chairpersons for social events.

• Follows up on delegated tasks from previous meetings.

• Works jointly with the Treasurer to remain current on nonprofit tax regulations to ensure the Trail Club’s legal compliance.

• Convenes the Nominating Committee and be prepared to present a slate of officers for the upcoming year at the annual October Membership Meeting. Slate must be shared with the membership 30 days prior to the October Meeting.

• Notifies Rossmoor Activities Council (rossmoorac@gmail.com) and GRF (anntpete@comcast.net) of change in Presidency as of January 1 of upcoming year.
• • Update the Club Organization Form the Rec Center keeps on file that enables President, Treasurer and two additional contacts to make room reservations.