OUCTM Officer Packet for the 2009-2010 School Year

Congratulations on deciding to apply for a position as an officer of OUCTM.  By becoming an officer you are committing to take on the responsibility that comes along with your position.  It will require a great deal of dedication on your part.  The executive board of OUCTM is responsible for making OUCTM a successful organization that provides professional development and experience for its members, as well as service to the community.  Along with this responsibility comes many benefits.  The benefits that this year’s executive board has experienced have included:
•	Development of strong leadership skills
•	Working closely with faculty and heads of the Math Department and College of Education
•	Attending OCTM and NCTM conferences at no cost
•	Networking with fellow math education students and current teachers from around the state
•	Learning how an organization is run
•	Providing valuable input into OUCTM’s activities
•	Developing friendships with other officers and members that will last a lifetime
•	Job opportunities
•	Improving your knowledge of mathematics education
Your experience as an OUCTM officer will be one that will prepare you as an educator, and give you experience and opportunities that will help you stand out to employers. This is a chance to be a leader at Ohio University and participate in an organization that works FOR students. Good luck in the application process, and thank you for your dedication to OUCTM and mathematics education!

Sincerely,

Marissa Blewitt
OUCTM President

Officer Positions, Duties and Requirements

*As an officer of OUCTM you will meet at least once per week with other officers. Being an officer of OUCTM requires a great deal of commitment on your part, but is a great experience!

President
Junior or Senior standing
Must be an NCTM member
Work closely with Faculty Advisor
Plan agendas for executive board and general member meetings
Facilitates meetings
Work closely with Vice-President 
Submit annual report to NCTM
Approximately 10 hours per week

Vice-President
Sophomore or Junior or Senior or Graduate standing
Serve as any officer in his/her absence
Maintain website
Assist President
Approximately 5 hours per week

Treasurer
Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate standing
Attend Ohio University’s Treasurer workshop
Keep track of account balance
Collect and keep track of dues
Issue checks
Pay NCTM affiliate dues by March 1Facilitate fundraising for the organization
Plan at least 1 fundraiser per quarter
Approximately 5 hours per week

NCTM/OCTM/Tutoring Representative 
Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate standing
Must be an NCTM Member
Handle OCTM memberships
Stay current on NCTM information and communicate to members
Submit new officer information to NCTM
Submit member information to NCTM by December 
Coordinate tutoring program
Maintain contact with school districts and inform them about tutoring services
Approximately 8 hours per week

Secretary 
Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate standing
Take meeting minutes
Send minutes to members
Maintain bulletin board
Approximately 3 hours per week 

Public Relations
Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate standing
Maintain the OUCTM list-serv
Promote OUCTM
Publicize meetings/events via fliers, announcement boards, E-news, etc 
Coordinate member activities
Approximately 5 hours per week
OUCTM 2009 Executive Application

Name: 
Major: 
Year: 
OUCTM Member Since: 
What 2009 OUCTM activities (meetings, fundraisers, socials, conferences) have you attended?

Position/s of Interest (Please highlight all position/s you are interested in)

President | Vice President | Treasurer | Secretary | NCTM/Tutoring Rep | PR

Why are you interested in becoming an OUCTM Executive Board member?

Do you have any experience as an executive board member? If so- for what organization and what was your position?

In what ways do you think OUCTM can improve?

If elected, how would you propose to increase OUCTM’s General Member participation? 

Will you be available for an interview on Friday, May 22 during the time periods of 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.? If not when would you be available for interview? [Approximately 15 minutes will be needed for each interview]     Yes   |    No