We are always looking for volunteers to fill board member and committe chair positions.

All full list of positions and descriptions is below. Elections are held every September

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President—Shall preside at all meetings of this organization. The President will appoint all standing committee chairpersons, subject to the approval of the executive committee. They shall service as an ex-officio member of all committees.

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Vice President—Shall perform the duties of the President in their absence. Ambassador for new members, support board activities, head committees in the absence of committee chairs, manage special projects and ensure mission alignment.

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Secretary—Shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings (general and board) and shall handle all correspondence and keep an accurate file of the same. Prepare board meeting agendas.

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Treasurer—Shall receive and bank all funds and handle all financial transactions with the approval of the Board of Directors and shall submit regular financial reports to the board and at the close of the term of office. Oversee the audit process. The books may be audited at any time by request of the board or by demand of the majority of the membership. Submit annual filings to the IRS and State of Michigan.

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Past President—Shall serve an additional year on the board after their term as a consultant to transition duties to the new President.

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Communications Director—Shall secure the web hosting company and handle all web updates to ensure meeting and organization information is assessable to all website viewers. In addition, the Communications Director shall handle the preparation and distribution of all the organization’s publicity and promotional ventures including posting to social media to publicize the monthly general meetings and special events. Send a monthly and pre-meeting email blast.

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Program Director – Shall source speakers for monthly meetings and field trips that align with the organizations mission. Arrange programs for general education.

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Membership Director—Shall retain current membership records, including the collection of the membership dues.

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Event Committee Chair— Shall schedule special events including arranging volunteers to work the events. Keep promotional materials stocked and up to date.

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Habitat Committee Chair— Shall organize support for inquiries about establishing butterfly gardens. Look into options for creating a SEMBA butterfly garden and managing it.

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Grant Committee Chair -  Shall coordinate the butterfly garden annual grant process, SEMBA garden certifications and maintain a master list of garden certifications.