AWS OIB Chapter Board of Directors
- Chapter Chair, AWS Ocean Isle Beach Chapter - Stan Barwikowski, [email protected], (910) 579-5235
- Chapter Co-Chair - Tess Barwikowski
- Secretary - Christine Nickell
- Treasurer - Open
- Membership Coordinator - Steve Rosen
- Social Media Director - Marie Hill
- Publicist(s) - Jan Stocklinski
- Webmaster - Dave LaClair, [email protected]
- Members-At-Large - Alice McDonough / Jeanne Dooley
Ocean Isle Beach Chapter Organization
OIB Chapter of AWS is organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. It is qualified as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. It is not organized and shall not be operated for the private gain of any person.
The Chapter has four officers Chapter Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Additionally, it has a number of Advisory Directors in charge of various aspects of operating the Chapter and in an effective manner.
The OIB Chapter Board shall consist of four Chapter Officers and up to, but not to exceed nine Advisory Directors. All Board members have voting privileges. The Chapter Board shall meet a minimum of six times a year.
Duties and Responsibilities
Officers
Chapter Chair
The Chapter Chair oversees all OIB AWS chapter activities. The Chair will preside over all meetings of the membership and Board, promote chapter membership, appoint committees as needed and see that chapter activities are reported to the National AWS. The Chair shall maintain an accurate list of all members. Chair may also sign and receive checks. The Chair represents the chapter at the AWS National Conference. The Chair may name a co-Chair to assist in the Chapter Chair’s duties.
Co-Chair
The Co-Chair shall assist the Chair in the discharge of all his/her duties and act for the Chair in their absence.
Secretary
The Secretary shall record the minutes of each Board of Director meeting and make them available to Board members. The Secretary shall also be responsible for ensuring a report of each monthly OIB AWS general meeting is submitted to the national AWS for inclusion in the newsletter as well as provided to the Webmaster for the chapter website.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall keep an accurate accounting of all money received and disbursed and present those records as requested. The Treasurer shall provide monthly operating financial reports to the Board in hard copy in format approved by the Board and monitors the monthly meeting fee registrations and assure tasting fees are collected.
Finally, the Treasurer shall provide OIB members an annual financial report. The report should be presented during the first quarter of the new year.
Advisory Member Duties and Responsibilities
Advisory Members
The Board shall include advisory members of the chapter to assist in chapter business. These members shall attend board meetings and support the officers as needed.
Webmaster
The Webmaster shall be responsible for the design and maintenance of the OIB AWS website, updating the calendar, posting and updating information of interest to the chapter membership. The Webmaster will also be responsible for the dissemination of information via e-mail to members. The Webmaster shall maintain an accurate list of all members and their electronic addresses. The Webmaster shall track website hosting subscriptions and provide bills to the Treasurer for payment or reimbursement of payments.
Scholarship Coordinator
The Scholarship Coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating the Chapter’s scholarship program. The Scholarship Coordinator shall work with colleges in North and South Carolina who provide degrees in Enology and Viticulture. They will obtain and organize all scholarship applications, organize their review and notify applicants of the results of the selection process.
Membership Coordinator
The Membership Coordinator shall be responsible for assisting in the attainment of new members to the chapter as well as membership renewals where applicable. They will maintain the membership name tags and brings to all membership events.
Social Media Coordinator
The Social Media Coordinator shall have primary responsibility for the continued build out, growth, and updates, of social media applications like Facebook.
Raising awareness of the chapter via other social media applications like Pinterest, Instagram and such, on an ongoing basis with assistance of other members, is primary social application.
Publicist
The Publicist shall have the responsibility in assisting the Chapter with any creation, editing and/or dissemination of chapter related information to the national AWS or general public.
At-large Member(s)
A Member At-large is a board member with a fixed or designated position. This allows for flexibility to assist wherever required by the Chapter Chair. They provide diverse perspectives and contribute to the organization’s decision-making and strategy. Members bring insights and experience without being tied to a specific operation area, ensuring the Board maintains a broad balanced view of all matters.
General Board Member Functions
All members of the Chapter Board (Officers and Advisory Members) will assist in membership functions including meeting set-up and take down and other functions of the Chapter to meet the needs of our members.
OIB Chapter of AWS is organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. It is qualified as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. It is not organized and shall not be operated for the private gain of any person.
The Chapter has four officers Chapter Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Additionally, it has a number of Advisory Directors in charge of various aspects of operating the Chapter and in an effective manner.
The OIB Chapter Board shall consist of four Chapter Officers and up to, but not to exceed nine Advisory Directors. All Board members have voting privileges. The Chapter Board shall meet a minimum of six times a year.
Duties and Responsibilities
Officers
Chapter Chair
The Chapter Chair oversees all OIB AWS chapter activities. The Chair will preside over all meetings of the membership and Board, promote chapter membership, appoint committees as needed and see that chapter activities are reported to the National AWS. The Chair shall maintain an accurate list of all members. Chair may also sign and receive checks. The Chair represents the chapter at the AWS National Conference. The Chair may name a co-Chair to assist in the Chapter Chair’s duties.
Co-Chair
The Co-Chair shall assist the Chair in the discharge of all his/her duties and act for the Chair in their absence.
Secretary
The Secretary shall record the minutes of each Board of Director meeting and make them available to Board members. The Secretary shall also be responsible for ensuring a report of each monthly OIB AWS general meeting is submitted to the national AWS for inclusion in the newsletter as well as provided to the Webmaster for the chapter website.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall keep an accurate accounting of all money received and disbursed and present those records as requested. The Treasurer shall provide monthly operating financial reports to the Board in hard copy in format approved by the Board and monitors the monthly meeting fee registrations and assure tasting fees are collected.
Finally, the Treasurer shall provide OIB members an annual financial report. The report should be presented during the first quarter of the new year.
Advisory Member Duties and Responsibilities
Advisory Members
The Board shall include advisory members of the chapter to assist in chapter business. These members shall attend board meetings and support the officers as needed.
Webmaster
The Webmaster shall be responsible for the design and maintenance of the OIB AWS website, updating the calendar, posting and updating information of interest to the chapter membership. The Webmaster will also be responsible for the dissemination of information via e-mail to members. The Webmaster shall maintain an accurate list of all members and their electronic addresses. The Webmaster shall track website hosting subscriptions and provide bills to the Treasurer for payment or reimbursement of payments.
Scholarship Coordinator
The Scholarship Coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating the Chapter’s scholarship program. The Scholarship Coordinator shall work with colleges in North and South Carolina who provide degrees in Enology and Viticulture. They will obtain and organize all scholarship applications, organize their review and notify applicants of the results of the selection process.
Membership Coordinator
The Membership Coordinator shall be responsible for assisting in the attainment of new members to the chapter as well as membership renewals where applicable. They will maintain the membership name tags and brings to all membership events.
Social Media Coordinator
The Social Media Coordinator shall have primary responsibility for the continued build out, growth, and updates, of social media applications like Facebook.
Raising awareness of the chapter via other social media applications like Pinterest, Instagram and such, on an ongoing basis with assistance of other members, is primary social application.
Publicist
The Publicist shall have the responsibility in assisting the Chapter with any creation, editing and/or dissemination of chapter related information to the national AWS or general public.
At-large Member(s)
A Member At-large is a board member with a fixed or designated position. This allows for flexibility to assist wherever required by the Chapter Chair. They provide diverse perspectives and contribute to the organization’s decision-making and strategy. Members bring insights and experience without being tied to a specific operation area, ensuring the Board maintains a broad balanced view of all matters.
General Board Member Functions
All members of the Chapter Board (Officers and Advisory Members) will assist in membership functions including meeting set-up and take down and other functions of the Chapter to meet the needs of our members.
