Officer Duties (as noted in the Bylaws)

1. perform all duties incidental to the office of the President;
2. exercise general supervision over the day-to-day affairs of the Sorority;
3. preside at all meetings of the Board;
4. be responsible for all Board meeting agendas;
5. recommend the creation or dissolution of all committees of the Board, as deemed necessary;
6. appoint the chairperson thereof;
7. serve as an ex-officio member of all committees;
8. sign legal contracts and other agreements after approval by the Board; and
9. shall perform such additional duties as assigned by the Board.
10. The President must previously have served on the Board.

Additional Duties (as noted in the Volunteer Handbook)

1. Preside at all International Ceremonies.
2. Serve as impartial moderator of all meetings.
3. Know and uphold the governing documents.
4. Maintain all short and long-term goals of the Sorority.
5. Serve as the fiduciary representative for the organization and ensure that all account
   information is in good standing.
6. Provide general supervision over the activities of the Directors. They care for matters of
   discipline and extremes.
7. Oversee planning of the Convention and any other international level programming.
8. Preside over all matters concerning chapter charters, membership, and extremes. Review
   expulsion and voluntary resignation requests and present the motions to the Board for a
   vote.
9. Sign legal contracts and other agreements after approval by the Board.
10. Attend chapter installation ceremonies and Sign charter and membership certificates.
11. Submit a quarterly summary of the Board activities to active chapters and alumni.
12. Vote on all legislation presented to the Board or to the Convention.
13. Participate in Board Meetings.

General Expectations

1. Have at least 30 hours a week available for sorority meetings, events, activities, and
   general work
2. Legal Knowledge
3. Financial/Accounting Knowledge
4. Previously served as part of the Convention Committee, Governance Committee, the Finance Committee, & the Risk Management Committees.
5. Availability to attend Board Working Meeting from Wednesday to Sunday
6. Availability to attend Convention from Wednesday to Sunday and Annual Meeting
7. Availability to travel to chapters for installs, visits, and risk management purposes

Nikki has served as Board President since 2024 and has done an excellent job, not only fulfilling her duties as president, but also creating the warm and welcoming environment that we should be able to expect from our sisters. For more transparency and better communication from the Board, she regularly holds office hours for the membership to attend with any questions and/or concerns. She also holds 1:1s with each of the directors to ensure they have the resources they need to complete their tasks. Nikki is a very focused and responsible individual that will listen to any feedback and take that as an opportunity to improve as a Board member and as a person. I am happy that I’ve had the chance to see her grow from volunteer to Committee Chair to President.

-Jessica Vestal, Theta

Nikki has demonstrated excellent leadership and professionalism thus far in her presidency. She has led the sorority in a new promising direction after we have faced many obstacles, providing transparency to the members and creating a welcoming and collaborative environment for the directors to work together. She leads with grace, thinks outside the box for solutions, and considers the long term goals and future of the sorority. Her expertise would allow A.O.E. to continue thriving and improving should she be elected for a second term as President.

-Nanee Enciso Fredrickson, Beta Gamma

Officer Duties (as noted in the Bylaws)

1. Perform all duties incidental to the office of Secretary;
2. Record the minutes of all official meetings, facilitate the approval of monthly meeting
   minutes
3. Authenticate the records of the Sorority;
4. See that all required notices are given;
5. Be responsible for all general correspondence of the Sorority;
6. Ensure all required corporate reports are filed; and
7. Perform such additional duties as assigned by the President or by the Board.

Additional Duties (as noted in the Volunteer Handbook)

1. Maintain the most recent revisions of all documents; certify and keep at the Principal
   Office of the Sorority the original or a copy of the Sorority’s Bylaws.
2. Keep at the Principal Office of the Sorority or at such other place as the Board may order,
   a book of the minutes of all meetings of the Directors and the Executive Committee,
   recording therein the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, and how
   authorized, the notice given, the names of those present and the proceedings thereof.
3. Investigate Risk Management Support Form submissions, maintain all original copies of
   members’ signed Risk Management Forms.
4. Preside over all chapter audits, Review all event planning forms, sign charter certificates,
   oversee all administrative procedures.
5. Authenticate the records of the Sorority and be custodian of the records and of the seal, if
   any, of the Sorority.
6. Be responsible for all general correspondence of the Sorority.
7. Sign charter certificates and maintain records of all chapter bylaws, policies, and
   documents and revisions.
8. Vote on all legislation presented to the Board or to the Convention.
9. Participate in Board Meetings.

General Expectations

1. Have at least 25 hours a week available for sorority meetings, events, activities, and
   general work
2. Background in clerical duties
3. Efficiency in Google Suite
4. Background with Risk Management and Conflict Resolution
5. Project Management Experience
6. Previously served as part of the Insurance, Risk Management, and Chapter Audits
   Committees.
7. Availability to attend Board Working Meeting from Wednesday to Sunday
8. Availability to attend Convention from Wednesday to Sunday and Annual Meeting
9. Availability to travel to chapters for installs, visits, and risk management purposes

Nanee Enciso Fredrickson is an ideal candidate for another term as Board Secretary due to her exceptional professionalism, organizational skills, and unwavering commitment to the integrity of board operations. She consistently demonstrates objectivity and discretion, particularly when reviewing Risk Management forms, ensuring that all concerns are addressed fairly and in alignment with our values. Her clear communication, reliability, and deep understanding of our mission make her a trusted and stabilizing presence on the board. Nanee’s continued leadership would be a tremendous asset in maintaining transparency and consistency across our work.

– Nikki (Guevarra) Boesiger, Mu

Officer Duties (as noted in the Bylaws)

1. Perform all duties incidental to the office of Director of Chapter Services;
2. Maintain oversight of the chapters and advisors;
3. Maintain the chapter handbook and membership education materials; and
4. Perform such additional duties as assigned by the President or by the Board.

Additional Duties (as noted in the Volunteer Handbook)

1. Oversee the selection of, training, activities, of the Chapter Advisors, Regional Advisors,
   and New Chapter Advisor.
2. Keep in Direct Contact with the Chapter Advisors, Regional Advisors, and New Chapter
   Advisor.
3. Supervise the activities of the perspective chapters and chapters and help them maintain
   standard procedures;
4. Advises prospective chapters and current chapters on all matters. Collect and maintain
   data on each prospective chapter and chapter.
5. Coordinate with the New Chapter Advisor and Preside over all matters of New Chapter
   Procedures.
6. Preside over chapter installation ceremonies or selects a representative to preside on her
   behalf if she is unable to attend.
7. Reviews all chapter paperwork and updates to the Chapter Handbook, including
   candidate and membership education materials.
8. Assist the President with the Chapter installation ceremonies.
9. Coordinate Chapter Townhall agenda, regional conference and RA/CA working meetings
10. Responsible for the props and equipment, candidate and active pins, for the prospective
    chapter and chapter installation ceremonies.
11. Order new charters for newly established chapters.
12. Order membership certificates for members of newly established chapters.
13. Submit enrollment and graduation information to the Member Relations and Database Committees.
14. Responsible for coordinating with the historian committee on activities for actives,
    administering active chapter awards at the Sorority Convention.
15. Act as a link between prospective chapters, the active chapters, and the Board.
16. Vote on all legislation presented to the Board or to the Convention.
17. Participate in Board Meetings.

General Expectations

1. Have at least 25 hours a week available for sorority meetings, events, activities, and
   general work
2. Working knowledge of all chapter requirements
3. Previously served at least one year as an Chapter Advisor for a chapter that is not your
   own and served as a Regional Advisor for at least 6 months.
4. Have experience with finance, higher education landscape, chapter audits, insurance, and
   risk management
5. Availability to attend Board Working Meeting from Wednesday to Sunday
6. Availability to attend Convention from Wednesday to Sunday and Annual Meeting
7. Availability to travel to chapters for installs, visits, and risk management purposes

Serving as the director of Expansion for the past 3 years I’ve gain valuable experience both as a board member of the sorority and working directly with our newest chapters as they get off the ground. With the help of my committee we’ve revamped the expansion process which enabled the sorority to gain 3 new chapters at several major universities. We also reengaged with Sigma Phi Delta to ideally restart the Kappa chapter this Fall while they recharter their chapter at the same university. 

As Director of Expansion, I’ve already taken on several duties that the Director of Chapter Services is supposed to handle including: supervising and collecting data on prospective chapters with the assistance of the Expansion Region CSC group, presiding over prospective chapter matters when the chapter asked me to, presiding over the prospective and active chapter installation ceremonies, ordering charters for all chapters installed since 2020, and gathered materials for prospective chapters.  These cover over half of the additional duties listed under the Director of Chapter Services description.

As far as the duties mentioned in the bylaws, I am familiar with providing oversight to chapters as the Director of Expansion and know when to bring in others for additional support especially when handling potential risk management situations. I value my committee volunteers and would respect the Regional Advisors giving them the trust, respect, and autonomy they deserve to run their regions providing me with updates that DCS would need to be informed of.

– Elaine Houha, Theta

Meaghan has been an exceptional member of the Chapter Services Committee as a Regional Assistant Director for Region I this year. She keeps in constant contact with her chapters, assists DCS with any tasks that are asked of her, and is always ready with ideas for how to help chapters connect (i.e. Sisterhood activity for townhall!). Meaghan also has previous Board experience as the DAR and is familiar with the time commitment of being a board member. Previously, Meaghan served as a Chapter Advisor and has experience with chapter training and risk management matters.

– Natalie Gorensek, Gamma

Officer Duties (as noted in the Bylaws)

1. Oversee the public relations of the Sorority, both internal and external;
2. Oversee the Merchandise, Social Media, Website, and Newsletter committees;
3. Ensure timely publication of our newsletter;
4. Vote on all legislation presented to the Board or to the Convention

Additional Duties (as noted in the Volunteer Handbook)

1. Oversee the public relations of the Sorority, both internal and external
2. Oversee the creation and posting of the Sororities social media platforms including
   Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
3. Ensure the timely publication of the monthly newsletters and other
   notifications/communications to members
4. Ensure timely publication of our newsletter
5. Maintain the integrity of the Sorority database and website
6. Ensure that sorority communications, publications, and social utility policies are being
   followed.
7. Approve merchandise and oversee licensing
8. Oversee the Merchandise, Social Media, Website, Database, and Newsletter committees
9. Vote on all legislation presented to the Board or to the Convention.
10. Participate in Board Meetings.

General Expectations

1. Have at least 15 hours a week available for sorority meetings, events, activities, and
   general work
2. Background in Marketing and Communications
3. Previously served as part of the Social Media or the Newsletter Committee. Knowledge
   of media management and marketing is preferred.
4. Experience with Social Media and Graphic Design
5. Previous experience with database systems, data analytics, and website development.
6. Availability to attend Board Working Meeting from Wednesday to Sunday
7. Availability to attend Convention from Wednesday to Sunday and Annual Meeting
8. Availability to travel to chapters for installs, visits, and risk management purposes

I am currently serving as the appointed DOC and I want to continue serving in this role as an appointment so I can further my goals. I’ve been a member of the Social Media committee for ~2.5 years and became the chair about 1 year ago. I have a passion for social connection and managing an online presence. I’ve enjoyed revamping our Social Media as well as creating designs and want to continue this process with the larger DOC role.

– Kathleen “Katie” McGuigan, Tau

Officer Duties (as noted in the Bylaws)

1. Perform all duties incidental to the office of Director of Sustainable Operations;
2. Maintain policies and procedures on an international level that sustain the organization;
3. Assist where needed on any process improvement projects that members of the Board
   deem necessary to support Sorority operations; and
4. Perform such additional duties as assigned by the President or by the Board.

Additional Duties (as noted in the Volunteer Handbook)

1. Oversee the management of the Sorority Strategic Plan
2. Oversee the creation and posting of the Sorority Strategic Plan
3. Provide quarterly updates on the progress of goal markers
4. Vote on all legislation presented to the Board or to the Convention.
5. Participate in Board Meetings.

General Expectations

1. Have at least 10 hours a week available for sorority meetings, events, activities, and
   general work
2. Legal Knowledge
3. Financial Knowledge
4. Business Management Experience
5. Preferred experience on strategic plan committee, finance committee, or governance

I believe I would be an ideal fit for Director of Strategic Operations for several reasons: (1) As a Data Engineer, my job entails daily collecting, understanding, and leveraging of data and key performance indicators (KPIs). Data is crucial for measuring the success within any Strategic Plan. I am able to scrutinize what questions organizations should be asking over what they think they should ask to drive results and truly get to the “meat” of a need or problem. (2) While data is certainly a passion of mine, this role centers around the people that make up this organization and what they are passionate about. My primary goal during my tenure would be to support and execute the philanthropy of choice our sorority decides to move forward with. We have so much potential to do good as sisters and I would be honored to take part in establishing a lasting path forward to do so. (3) Lastly, I would like to continue the legacy that siblings like Jess Vestal, Avery Wehner, Nikki Boesiger, and Adrien Prange demonstrated to me when I worked with them on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee two years ago. EDI is a core passion of mine, and I believe it is always needed. This has been demonstrated with my involvement in organizations outside of A.O.E. Since 2020, I have been a member of an organization from my hometown “Tosa Together” which works tirelessly to make this Milwaukee Suburb a more welcoming, inclusive community for all.
It’s important to acknowledge this is a difficult time in the world, but we cannot abandon the responsibility of supporting all of our membership regardless of background. When things are tough, we need strong leadership who will not be flippant when it comes to doing what is right– I believe I can fill that role. Thank you for your consideration.”

– Teresa Toohill, Delta