The LSKC Chairperson is drawn from the LSKC Management Committee, which is elected by the LSKC membership. The Chairperson is the Lead on the LSKC Committee and a co-signatory of the LSKC Bank Account. The Chairperson is responsible to the membership for guidance of the Club and Committee, advancing and communicating with the membership, promoting the club and advising on the corporate governance of the club.
Responsibilities –
- Managing, taking part in and directing discussions at Committee meetings. (Including Time Management)
- Having a broad knowledge and understanding of the workings of the club.
- Guide the committee to encourage advancement of LSKC and encourage a Forward Plan to improve the club and increase membership and involvement.
- Encourage membership Involvement and volunteering within the club and persuade members onto the committee.
- Introducing and Leading the AGM.
- Filling in for missing committee members at AGM and taking the lead in answering questions or directing to the appropriate person at AGM
- Taking an overview of other committee activities and advising and assisting committee as required
- Communicating with and encouraging members.
- Oversight of corporate governance issues with Secretary.
- Occasional contact with SCA and other Kayak Clubs.
- Authorising LSKC payments and oversee financial situation.
- Dealing with a range of enquiries from members and committee.
- Attending as many LSKC activities and events as is possible to be a contact with the club and committee
- Be seen as an active and engaging club participant.