GBTA Tampa Chapter- Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities
Elected Officers
President
- Chief executive officer, principal spokesperson, and overall decision maker for the Tampa chapter
- Ensure the association follows the GBTA Tampa Chapter by-laws and guidelines of Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
- Serve as liaison between the Tampa chapter and GBTA
- Preside at all Tampa Chapter Member and Board of Directors meetings
- Attend quarterly GBTA Chapter President Council (CPC) meetings
- Appoint the Chairpersons of all committees
Vice-President, Director of Programs
- Perform the Presidential duties in the absence or inability of the President
- Chair of the Annual Fundraiser and Fundraiser Committee
- Responsible for coordinating chance drawing raffle tickets and soliciting donated gifts for all events
- Attend and participate in monthly board meetings
- Responsible for recognition/gifts of the Tampa chapter Board, Members, and Speakers/Guests. Coordinate payment of recognition gifts with Treasurer
- Solicit applicants for GBTA /Tampa Chapter Professional Development Scholarships and communicate with President to present to GBTA / Tampa Chapter Board where applicable
- Serve as liaison to industry trade communications to promote chapter
- Attend and participate in monthly board meetings
Treasurer
Responsible for the financial records of the organization. Share in responsibility of monitoring ethics of organization. Works closely with the Membership Committee/Director of Membership.
Secretary, Director of Scholarship
Responsible for keeping the records, books, forms, etc. of the organization including taking minutes during the monthly board meetings and acting as chapter historian. Board advisor to the annual elections committee. The Secretary shall be the custodian of the bylaws and chair the bylaws committee if amendments or changes are needed.
Director of Communications
Responsible for publishing all communication (meeting announcements, press releases, etc.) on behalf of the organization and for content development and updates on the chapter website. Responsible for the development/production of all collateral, brochures and other promotional material/items as needed by the organization as well as managing and updating Social Media Pages.
Membership Chair
Responsible for recruitment of new members, developing an active and ongoing campaign to retain members, maintaining the membership database and working with the Treasurer on new member payments and membership renewals. Chair to membership committee, if applicable, to develop an action plan for increasing and maintaining membership with a primary emphasis on increasing Direct membership. Work to encourage member involvement in committees. Provide hospitality at chapter functions by greeting attendees and making them feel welcome.
Director of Sponsorship
Responsible for raising and managing funds to support the chapter events by fostering relationships with existing and potential member partners to create financial support for chapter objectives. This role collaborates with the Technology and Programs directors to manage the budget for events. Designs and implements an annual strategy to raise funds with annual goals. Sponsorship Director is chair of the Sponsorship Committee which can be a maximum of four other members.
Director of Government Affairs
Responsible for advocating policies that benefit the business travel industry. Along with GBTA & Chapter members across the country. Educate members of Congress, their staff, and agency officials about:
- How business travel stimulates economic and jobs growth
- Government policies that facilitate business travel
- Government policies and taxes that discourage or impede business travel
- Benefits of efficient travel buying and selling
