As you know the Narragansett Chapter of the AMC operates with the efforts of many dedicated volunteers and after several years these volunteers step a side to give other members opportunities to serve the Chapter. At this time there are several volunteer positions that are opening or are open. Please reflect on the services that you have been receiving from our various leaders and consider volunteering for one or more of the following positions. If you have an interest in any of the positions, know someone who might be, or would like to serve, please contact the Chapter Chair or the listed contact.
The activities groups are always in need of new leaders to organize and run trips. New leaders usually have new ideas and bring fresh variations to our trips. A lot of our leaders have been shouldering trips for many years and could use a break. If you have participated in any of the activities you probably have observed what the the leader does. Almost anyone has the ability to become a leader. Some activities require more experience than others, as it takes more experience to lead a Northern Hikes trip than a biking ride. All the leader requirements are listed in the respective committee pages. Look in the top menu under 'Recreational' or 'Environmental' for the respective activities leadership requirements. So step up potential leaders, we need you.
All members welcomed. Help us plan and lead events in RI and out of state, “hands on” or with naturalist, foresters, experts in energy, water, wild life, gardening, marine life, recycling and more. Learn about more about RI’s conservation diversity. Help make RI a clean energy star. Share your own “natural interests.We work at communicating new, interesting and useful information for improving the RI and national environments. Join us and help develop stimulating new programs for 2011. Contact Linda Pease or 351-2234 for time and location of next meeting.
The Communications Chair is responsible for communication between the chapter’s leadership and the members and the public at large. The communications chair is a voting member of the Executive Board. The communications chair oversees the activities of newsletter editor, webmaster and photographer/publicist. The position involves working with the Communication committee to coordinate all Chapter communication operations. If you are interested, or need more information, contact Mark Dennen.
The webmaster needs an assistant to support the chapter web site. Experienced in web basics desired, but if willing to learn, here is an opportunity to develop web skills. Various duties include approving trips, updating trips to database and website, updating the calendar, and adding information to web pages. An experienced volunteer could work on advanced features including javascript, scripting, CMS systems, and anything related to the next iteration of our web site. For more information contact the webmaster.
The contributor either writes or edits articles for the Gazette and website. The editor also works with webmaster in production of the newsletter. If you are interested, or need more information, contact the webmaster. or Mark Dennen.
The official requirements are in the Chapter Rules document. If you have interest in assisting or need more information, contact Robin Kuznitz.
Chapter members interested in helping prepare trails and bridges for summer hikes by brushing, blazing and painting please contact Elise at Elise DelBarone or 508-922-2570, or Jennie Crooks at jbcrooks1@verizon.net or 739-5497 before 10pm. Indicate days and times that you prefer to volunteer. No experience necessary.
These are volunteer positions that will produce articles and photos for the Gazette newsletter and the Chapter website. If you have writing and editing skills, or photography skills, the Chapter could use your talent. Contact the Communications Chair, or the webmaster