Volunteers Needed for Treasurer, SOSA Chair

AAFSW is seeking volunteers for the following Board positions:

Treasurer
The Treasurer prepares monthly and cumulative reports of expenditures and receipts and presents them to the Board; oversees the financial records; supervises the investment of all AAFSW funds; has the discretion to seek financial advice when necessary; files reports as required by the IRS, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the Association’s tax-exempt status; prepares the annual budget after consultation with the President and the Finance Committee.

Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Award (SOSA) Chair
The SOSA Chair is responsible for drafting and sending announcement cable to posts working through FLO, the DG’s office and the Regional Bureaus; coordinates with the Office Manager and Regional Bureaus on nominations received; coordinates with the State Liaison to ensure that the Benjamin Franklin Room is booked for the event and that the Secretary will sign the awards and ensure high level DOS representative for presentation; coordinates the SOSA selection committee and dates; contacts donors and sends annual letters requesting donations, with support by the Office Manager.

We also have a wide range of other volunteer positions available: Marketing/Publicity Chair, Secretary, Art&BookFair Volunteer Coordinator, BookRoom and Art Corner volunteers, and more.

Please step up and help keep AAFSW a strong advocate and support organization for EFMs (eligible family members) and the entire Foreign Service community. Or nominate someone you know who would be a great candidate!

Contact us at office@aafsw.org to volunteer or to find out more. Thank you!