Leadership Roles
BOARD POSITIONS
PRESIDENT ELECT
This role is the beginning of a 3 year commitment to IIDA. President Elect is the President in training. They shadow and work closely with the current President and Past President. They help oversee all VP committees. They are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the IIDA bylaws and standards, established at the National and Chapter levels. In the absence of the President or in the event of his/her inability or refusal to act, the President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all of the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President.
PRESIDENT
The President serves as the official representative of the Chapter in its contacts with governmental, civic, business and professional organizations to advance the purposes of the Chapter, and shall set the agenda for, and preside at, the Chapter’s annual membership meeting. In general, the President performs all duties incident to the office of President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Chapter Board of Directors from time to time.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
The Immediate Past President is responsible for the strategic and long range planning activities of the Chapter and performs other duties as assigned by the President. These duties may include recommendation and supervision of committees that create programs and policies relating to Chapter issues. The Past President is responsible for maintaining continuity and has an opportunity to continue their service by joining the CFAD board of directors following their term (every other year).
VP OF COMMUNICATIONS
EBLASTS
SOCIAL MEDIA
WEBSITE
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
CONTENT CREATION
BRAND STANDARDS
The Vice President of Communications is responsible for promotion of the Chapter and the interior design industry, official publications of the Chapter, oversight of the Chapter website and social media. Communications manages and coordinates the IIDA Mid America website, as well as weekly e-blasts through Constant Contact. This role requires continuous coordination with all event coordinators to post all upcoming event information.
VP OF ADVOCACY
ADVOCACY DAY AT THE CAPITOL
LOCAL ADVOCACY EVENTS
LEGISLATION HEARINGS
The Vice President of Advocacy is responsible for the legislative and regulatory issues and affairs of the Chapter, legislative and regulatory advocacy programs for the Chapter, professional practice issues and the Chapter bylaws and policy development. These duties include recommendation and supervision of appropriate committees to formulate programs and recommend policies relating to those issues.
VP OF COMMUNITY IMPACT
DESIGN YOUR WORLD
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
GIVE BACK DAY
ENVIRONMENTAL WEEK
SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS
The Vice President of Community Impact is focused on bringing equity, diversity, & inclusion into each of our chapter programs, as well as increasing community outreach and environmental impact opportunities. This role also oversees our chapter scholarship funds, and the Design Your World Summer Program.
VP OF MEMBERS
WALK & TALKS
PROJECT TOURS
NEW MEMBER GIFTS
CAPES FOR KIDS
The Vice President of Membership is responsible for Member recruitment and retention, and Member benefits and services. The VP of Membership works toward building and maintaining membership for the chapter. Their responsibilities include maintenance and evaluation of membership lists, communicating with new members and pending members, aiding in membership renewal and hosting membership events.
VP OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EMBOSS
PROFESSIONAL CEUS
LOUIECON
NCIDQ STUDY SESSIONS
The Vice President of Professional Development is responsible for development of Member professional education programs and conferences for the Chapter. These duties include recommendation and supervision of appropriate committees to coordinate programs. Current programs such as: NCIDQ Study Sessions and CEU presentations with Chapter sponsors.
VP OF SPECIAL EVENTS
TRIVIA NIGHT
UNRAVEL
IDEA AWARDS
Vice President of Special Events is responsible for overseeing the Chapter’s signature events in accordance with budget and revenue goals. The VP of Signature Events recommends and supervises the appropriate committees responsible for planning those events and programs including juried professional competitions and related award events.
VP OF SPONSORSHIP
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIPS
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
OTHER SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES
The Vice President of Sponsorship is responsible for overseeing all sponsorship opportunities and recruitment of new sponsorship on an annual basis.
VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
LINK PROGRAM
STUDENT DAY
IIDA SHIFT
The Vice President of Student Affairs is responsible for the development and engagement of campuses in our region. The VP of Campus Relations is a link to IIDA Headquarters for our campuses, leads the Campus Relations Committee, promotes the values of an IIDA student membership, organizes educational events focused for students, fosters the relationship between student to young professional, and connects with campuses to strengthen interior design programming.