Past Annual Meetings – 2019

Business Meeting Ballot Items

This Annual Meeting marks the end of the term for the offices of the President and Secretary. MRCG is also creating a new position to help support the Vice President: the News Editor.

 The MRCG President is responsible for:

  • Writing two “Letter’s From the President” each year (Spring/Fall)

  • Organizing the annual symposium, this includes soliciting papers, establishing the program agenda, working with local coordinator, communicating with Treasurer about meeting expenses

  • Running the annual business meeting

  • Work with officers to ensure all tasks are being completed

  • Maintaining legal status of the guild

  • Meeting the needs of Guild members 

The MRCG Secretary is responsible for:

  • Managing the Guild’s Gmail account and member contact lists

  • Emailing updates and news items as necessary

  • Timely email correspondence with members on membership issues

  • Taking minutes at the annual meeting

  • Coordinating with Treasurer to maintain an up-to-date membership directory

  • Producing a bi-annual membership directory

  • Participating in ~6 conference calls per year with the other Guild officers

  • Assisting with planning the annual meeting

The News Editor is responsible for:

  • Gathering News for the Spring/Fall Newsletter

  • Editing for the Newsletter

  • Timely email correspondence with members regarding the Newsletter

  • Assist the Vice President in developing the new standards for the Newsletter

  • Occasionally assisting the Vice President with website updates 

If you are interested or know someone who would be a great candidate, we are currently accepting nominations. Please send the candidate’s name and contact information to Sophie Barbisan at barbisansophie at gmail.com. All terms are two years in length.