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Chapter Operations

 


This page provides a quick look at documents related to the internal operations of the Chapter.

Policies and Procedures Manual

The overall operations of the Chapter are captured in the Policies and Procedures manual. Policies are determined by the board and operations are devised by the Business Manager. 

Budget

The board is responsible for developing a full year budget in November - December. The Chapter's fiscal year is January through December.

Each functional area is responsible for developing their budget and assumptions and bringing and working through that information with the Treasurer.

Each board member is provided a monthly report on their individual budget and expenditures.

Click here to go to the VP of Finance - Treasurer's page for specific forms and processes related to the budget.

Insurance

Directors' and Officers' Coverage

Cascadia Chapter provides its board members with coverage for decisions made while being a current and active board member. The coverage is for $1,000,000 per claim.

The chapter has never had a claim filed against it.

Commercial Liability Coverage

Cascadia Chapter carries commercial liability coverage for its various events and activities. The coverage is for $2,000,00 per claim.

Occasionally, you will be asked by a facility to provide proof of liability coverage for an event. You may use the document as proof of coverage. Any additional information required by a facility can be obtained from the ASTD office.

The chapter has never had a claim filed against it.

Stationery

Basic stationery (envelopes and letterhead) is available from the ASTD office.

Business cards are ordered by the ASTD office using the National template.

Thank you cards and envelopes are also available from the ASTD office.

Completed letters and other documents may be dropped off at the ASTD office for processing and postage so you don’t have to pay postage. Documents can also be given to the Business Manager at the next Board meeting.

Reimbursement Form

Whenever a committee member or board member incurs an expense, they need to complete the reimbursement form along with clear receipts and submit it to the ASTD office. Checks are usually paid once a month at the board meeting.

Vendors

The Chapter does business with a variety of vendors and service providers. Click here for a list.

Business Manager

The Chapter is one of the few chapters that has a paid Business Manager. This provides for historical and operational continuity. The current Business Manager is contracted for 65 hours per month and has office hours from 1 - 3 pm, Monday through Thursday.

The current position description is available for review.

The current contract is available for review.

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