Board Positions

The following is a complete list of RPCVLA board positions. Unfilled positions are noted with a red asterisk ( * ). All filled positions will be available at the beginning of the year.

President : Schedules and leads monthly board meetings. Assists with the organization and planning of all events, as needed. Follows up on needed RPCVLA concerns. Files appropriate documents as needed (to State for nonprofit status, to NPCA for Affiliation).

Vice President : Facilitates communication. Responds to emails to RPCVLA. Helps to promote activities by creating flyers or email blasts. Works closely with the Activities Coordinator. Fills in for President when s/he is absent.

Secretary * : Takes minutes at all board meetings (or finds a substitute). Distributes the minutes via email to board members.

Treasurer : Keeps accurate records of all accounts in the general fund and Yamanaka Fund, showing all details and keeping receipts of board-approved expenditures and reimbursements. Monitors funds raised from merchandise sales. Writes checks for all expenditures and makes deposits. Coordinates with Membership Director for membership information and dues. Disseminates financial standing to the board at monthly meetings.

Membership Director : Updates the membership database in a timely manner. Coordinates with the Treasurer the recording and sharing of new and renewing membership information with/from NPCA. Prints labels, including renewal dates for all mailings and provides lists as needed to the board.

Newsletter Editor * : Prepares and emails the newsletter on a schedule voted by the board. Newsletter to include upcoming events and articles from recent RPCVLA events.

Activities Coordinator * : Develops and coordinates activities for the group. Collaborates with Vice President to promote activities and inform group members of upcoming activities via email. Creates and sends Evites for planned events. Events to include annual picnic, international dinner, holiday celebration as well as board developed activities.

TGIF/TGIS Coordinator * : Coordinates TGIF/TGIS each month at a local ethnic restaurant or acts as contact for RPCVLA member hosting a TGIF/TGIS. Creates and sends TGIF/TGIS announcements to all members 1-2 weeks prior.

Webmaster : Maintains and updates website. Coordinates with Membership Director, Activities Chair and Newsletter Editor to periodically update the website with current information. May also include design and creative input to website.

Community Service : Coordinates and promotes RPCVLA participation in existing community service events, such as L.A. River Clean-Up or Union Rescue Mission. May inform group members of possible advocacy opportunities that individuals may want to support.

Speakers Bureau/World Wise Schools : Connects RPCVs that want to speak and share about their service or host country with organizations or schools interested in hosting a speaker. Actively recruits RPCVs and possible groups in order to promote the third goal.

Newly Returned Outreach * : Contacts newly returned volunteers by phone or email to welcome them and invite them to events. Organizes activities for newly returned volunteers. Coordinates with Membership Director.

Yamanaka Fund Director : Primary contact person for grant applicants from in-country volunteers. Promotes the Yamanaka Fund through fund raising efforts and communication with in-country PC Offices. Reviews grant applications for meeting criteria. Presents applicants to RPCVLA Board for approval and funding. Keeps consistent contact with fund recipients in order to follow up on and document the community project.

PC Liaison : Facilitates communication between PC Office and RPCVLA Board. Arranges for PC Office to be aware of all RPCVLA events. Contacts PC Office when events are open to Nominees and Invitees.

Merchandise Coordinator : Sells RPCVLA merchandise. Inventories merchandise. Tracks sale quantities. Orders merchandise when necessary. Coordinates with Treasurer.

* Members-at-Large : Participate on committees to support specific events or coordinate specific activities.

If you'd like to join the board or a committee, click here for our online form.

If you'd like to see the current list of board members, click here.