Bylaws

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Fay Miller - Kent Co.
 

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• Reviews the bylaws annually

• Accepts and makes suggestions to change or update the bylaws

• Recommends changes to be voted on at the annual meeting 

Consumer Education

 

John Sisson - Prince George's and Worcester Counties​

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• Prepares and distributes the Consumer Connection

• Submits consumer-related articles for the newsletter

• Provides medical emergency cards for members

• Meets annually with a representative from the Attorney General’s Office.

Community Service

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Trish Bendler - Montgomery Co.​

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• Encourages local community service projects

• Compiles lists and examples of community service projects

• Receives nominations for statewide recognition of projects

• Selects winners and announces them at the annual meeting

Finance

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Dr. Stephen Raucher - Montgomery

Co.

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• Receives and monitors bank statements, investment information, and treasurer’s reports

• Reviews the audit report

• Recommends investments

• Reviews budget requests and prepares the annual budget

Legislative

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Fred Evans - Montgomery Co.

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• Reviews all state legislation

• Supports or opposes selected bills with letters and testimony

• Advocates for pension protection

Member Benefits

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Alice Mitchell- Dorchester Co.

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• Locates, selects, and communicates member benefits

• Arranges presentations and prepares or approves benefit materials

• Develops and distributes an annual benefits brochure

• Updates benefit information as needed

Membership

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Leslie Schell, Anne Arundel Co.​

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• Promotes MRSPA and local membership for all retirees

• Works to increase membership annually

• Shares membership advantages with prospective members

• Seeks ways of developing direct communication with retirees

Nominating

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Ann Marie Downey - Washington Co.

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• Identifies and proposes members to fill vacant elected offices

• Presents the slate of officers to members at the annual meeting

• Conducts and validates the election of officers

Public Relations

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Anne B. Humphrey - Cecil Co.

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• Prepares and distributes MRSPA news releases

• Recommends public relations activities for local associations

• Prepares Public Relations content for inclusion in the MRSPA Resource Manual

• Works to promote increased membership

• Assists local associations in setting up and maintaining a website and/or a Facebook page, as requested

Scholarship

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Matilda "Tillie" Barckley - Anne​

Arundel Co. 

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• Promotes and manages annual scholarship for current employees

• Develops and holds a raffle to support the scholarships 

• Presents the scholarships to non-degreed employees at the annual meeting

Travel

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Vacant ​

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• Locates and selects travel opportunities for members

• Publicizes annual trips

• Works with vendors and responds to members to provide travel