Our Postions and Responsibilities
Betty Salemme - President
The president oversees all vice presidents and Chief Financial Officer's actions. The president is also responsible for and to all vice presidents and the financial officer. The president promotes the Greater Boston Concierge Association and maintains relationships with all outside organizations and concierge associations. The president shall chair meetings and finalize the agendas for all meetings.
The president shall appoint an advisor to assist the board with matters of concern. The advisor may be invited to attend GBCA board meetings and asked to chair committees. The advisor must be able to donate his/her time, energy and resources to the association when needed. The advisor must be a member in good standing, must have a good business sense and be knowledgeable of the operations of the GBCA.
Gina Guange - Vice President of Operations
The VP of Operations is responsible for writing and distributing monthly meeting invitations and newsletters. The VP of Operations is responsible for addressing monthly GBCA meetings and overseeing the open participation segment of each meeting. The VP of Operations shall announce all upcoming meeting events at the GBCA monthly meeting.
David Sargent-Vice President of Public Relations
The VP of Public Relations is responsible for all published information and advertisements. The VP of Public Relations must represent the GBCA at all functions to which the GBCA is invited. The VP of Public Relations is responsible for promoting
. the GBCA to the tourism community. At monthly meetings, 'the VP of Public Relations must address meetings regarding events and other important information. The VP of Public Relations oversees the maintenance of the historical journal of the GBCA.
Sabrina Lesgourges - Vice President of Membership
The VP of Membership is responsible for maintaining records of all new and present members. The VP of Membership is responsible for recruiting new members and mailing all membership information to new members. The VP of Membership is responsible for receiving all checks and applications, addressing monthly meetings, announcing new members and presenting membership certificates.
Nilma Cannard - Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the GBCA bank account, keeping an accurate financial record and presenting a financial report at monthly board meetings. A financial report must be read.quarterly at GBCA membership meetings. This officer must upon request, present a written financial statement and address any and all financial issues. All checks received must be recorded appropriately. The officer shall coordinate with an independent accountant and shall file taX forms in a timely manner.
The officer must give an annual financial report to the GBCA membership.
Jen Standish - Recording Secretary
The Recording Secretary is responsible for recording the minutes of the monthly board and membership meetings as well as for reading minutes at monthly meetings. The Recording Secretary will maintain all correspondence for the GBCA and keep all records of proceedings of the organization. The Recording Secretary acts under the direction of the board.
Bob Schwartz - Affiliate Representative
The Affiliate Representative is responsible for addressing any and all affiliate concerns and representing affiliate members at all meetings. The Affiliate Representative is responsible for keeping the lines of communication open between concierges and affiliate members. The individual must have been an active member of the GBCA for at least one year. If this individual leaves his/her current position, then in order to maintain his/her position on the board, the individual must gain employment with an existing GBCA affiliate member in good standing of at least one year.