2009 Executive Board
Positions
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President
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Vice
President
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Director of Membership
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Director
of Marketing |
Director
of Sponsorship
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Directorof Pillars and Committees
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National
Liaison
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Secretary
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Director
of Finance, Treasurer
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Director
of Technology
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Director
of Special Events
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The NetSAP DC Executive Board is made up of committed volunteers
interested in contributing in a meaningful way to the strategic growth
and long-term health of the organization. The President and all
Directors make up the Executive Board. Chairs serve directly under the
Director of Pillar and Committeesand assist with the overall
responsibilities of each individual pillar or committee. Candidates
should apply to an area or areas of interest for consideration as a
Director and/or Chair. Please see below for descriptions.
Please submit your resume and answers to the following questions to
Elections ( or send all applications to elections@netsap.org) by Sunday, November 9th. Selected applicants will be invited
to phone interviews and possible in-person interview in Washington, DC
the week of November 11th so please include your availability for that
day with your application.
1. In what ways do you feel that NetSAP DC can fulfill its potential as
a professional networking organization? Please cite your overall
philosophy as well as specific examples (wherever possible) and include
what role you would like to play in facilitating these activities.
2. Why are you seeking the position you have indicated? What specific
skills make you the best candidate for this position? What other
experience have you had within NetSAP DC (office or volunteer
positions, if applicable)?
3. What relevant experience have you previously had with other
community or non-profit organizations and how is it applicable to the
position you are interested in?
4. How many hours per month (average) are you willing to commit to your
NetSAP DC responsibilities, if chosen?
The NetSAP DC Executive Board term begins December 2008 and continues
for up to 15 months to ensure a smooth succession for the following
year's officers.
President
Contact Current President: Suchin Adhlakha - president@netsap.org
Works closely with the Vice President and Directors to provide vision
and goals for NetSAP DC.
o Act as the Chief
Executive Officer of the Organization
o Preside at all Meetings of Members and Meetings of the Board
o Oversee all of the Organization’s activities
o Effectuate the resolutions and directives of the Board
o Delegate any and all duties of any Officer to any other Officers of
the Organization, due to the absence, disability, or removal of an
Officer
o Discharge all duties incident to the office of President and such
other duties as the Board may prescribe
Vice President
Contact Current Vice President: Ajay K. Ojha- vp@netsap org
Works with the President to ensure the goals and operations of the
organization are met at all times.
o Act as the Chief
Operating Officer of the Organization
o Attend and/preside at all Meetings of Members and Meetings of the
Board
o Assist the President to Oversee all of the Organization’s activities
o Effectuate the resolutions and directives of the Board
o Delegate any and all duties of any Officer to any other Officers of
the Organization, due to the absence, disability, or removal of an
Officer
o Discharge all duties incident to the office of President and such
other duties as the Board may prescribe
Secretary
Contact Current Secretary: Shivani Agarwal - secretary@netsap.org
Works with the President to ensure that all of the organizational
communication needs are met at all times.
o Act as the Chief
Information Officer of the Organization
o Record the minutes of the Meetings of Members and the Meetings of the
Board
o Serve as the custodian of all corporate records, with the exception
of financial records, but including those documents necessary to verify
and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Organization
o Assemble the content for the weekly newsletter; and
o Perform such other duties incident to the office and as the President
or the Board may assign
National Liaison
Contact Current National Liaison: Sonya Mazumdar- liaison@netsap.org
Works with the President and Board Members to ensure open and frequent
communication exists with the NetSAP Board, NetIP National Board, and
NetIP chapters in North America.
o Represent the
Organization in any and all meetings of the Board of
Directors of the Network of Indian Professionals of North America
(NetSAP DC) including conference calls
o Attend and represent the Organization at all local, regional, and
national meetings or conferences organized by NetSAP DC
o After consultation with the President or the Board, prepare any and
all documents and reports required by NetSAP DC on behalf of the
Organization; and
o Perform such other duties incident to the office and as the President
or the Board may assign
Director of Pillars and
Committees
Contact Current Director: Ajay K. Ojha - vp@netsap.org
Works with the Board, Pillars, and Committees to ensure the goals of
the organization are met at all times.
o Oversee and supervise
the proper functioning of the Pillars and
Committees of the Organization
o Provide regular reports to the Board as to the status of the
individual committees
o Meets with Pillar and Committee Chairs at least once a quarter to
ensure visibility and operational adjustment
o Perform such other duties incident to the office and as the President
or the Board may assign
Director of Finance,
Treasurer
Contact Current Director: Esha Rau – treasurer@netsap.org
Works with the President to ensure the financial goals of the
organization are met at all times.
o Maintains financial
integrity of NetSAP DC
o Creates budgets and a monthly financial summary
o Creates Profit and Loss statements for each event
o Updates the organization's Policy Manual
o Creates annual statement of cash flows, balance sheets and income
statements
o Handles daily operations, banking, and mail
o Manages accounts receivable and payables
o Ensures that taxes are filed accordingly and in a timely
fashion
o Coordinates insurance and liability issues
o Records and issues meeting minutes
o Maintains organization files and inventory of supplies
o Works with the President to create and submit month and quarterly
chapter reports to Executive Board and National
o Works with all VPs to create budgets and ensure that internal
procedures are properly followed
o Creates a nominating committee and oversees board elections
o Ensures that the organization maintains its tax-free status and files
state and federal documentation
o Ensures that all monies are collected efficiently at each event
o Assists other board members as needed
Director of Technology
Contact Current Director: Ajay Phogat– webmaster@netsap.org
Oversees technology initiatives and investments to ensure the
organization is able to function effectively. Oversee all Technology
Coordinators.
o Creates and implements
technology plans/solutions
o Maintains the website and responds to queries/problems regarding
technology issues
o Creates links and fulfills technological requests as needed for
events
o Maintains security protocol for effective internal operations
o Works with Marketing & Communications and Corporate Relations
to ensure the website is up to date
o Designs, develops and maintains a Members only website section
o Serve as the primary contact for all matters related to information
technology encountered by the Organization;
o Assists other board members with technology issues
Director of Marketing
Contact: Suchin Adhlakha – president@netsap.org
Oversees overall messaging of NetSAP DC to the general public and
contingency.
o Develops Marketing and
Communications plan and budgets
o Promotes the vision and Mission of NetSAP DC to members, non-members
and other organizations
o Creates and distributes weekly emails to keep members informed of
upcoming events
o Works with Corporate Relations to develop fund development marketing
materials
o Work with Technology and Membership to create the Member only section
on website
o Creates a semi-annual newsletter to be sent to all members
o Maintains a database of Media Contacts and other South Asian
Organization contacts
o Maintains and updates the Website through Technology
o Obtains media coverage for the organization
o Assists other board members as needed
Director of Member
Relations
Contact Current Director: Vipin Adhlakha – membership@netsap.org
Serves to maintain and expand the organization’s membership and member
involvement.
o Answers questions about
the organization and resolves membership
issues
o Creates and distributes Membership Information Package
o Develops a Membership retention plan
o Identifies value proposition for NetSAP DC Membership and works with
Marketing & Communications to communicate the benefits of
membership and Corporate Relations to develop partnerships that bring
value to members
o Responsible for selling membership to as many people as possible
o Maintains Membership database
o Creates budgets and monthly membership reports
o Works with Community Service, Political Awareness, Social &
Cultural Events, and Professional Development to design and execute a
membership orientation/volunteer training program
o Provides a monthly Membership report to the Executive Board
o Works with Technology to survey NetSAP DC membership and
develop/maintain the Member section of NetSAP DC website
o Assists other board members as needed
Director of Special Events
Contact Current Director: Purti Bali – specialevents@netsap.org
Plans and executes events designed to promote social interaction.
o Provides event reports
to the Executive Board
o Creates event plans, pre-event budgets and post event reports
o Provides event details to Marketing & Communications for
publicity purposes
o Plans and executes at least 10 regular events aimed at promoting
social interaction and networking
o Develops and documents a list of venues that host NetSAP DC events
o Builds relationships with DC restaurants, bars, and halls to arrange
and negotiate food/drink specials and venue usage
o Encourages a professional but fun atmosphere for members to mingle
o Assists other board members as needed
Director of Corporate
Relations
Contact Current Director: Vipin Adhlakha – membership@netsap.org
Raises funds from corporations, foundations, individual donors, etc.
for the organization.
o Develops and executes
diversified fund development for NetSAP DC
o Works with Marketing & Communications to develop and
distribute marketing materials aimed at raising funds for key NetSAP DC
programs/events/initiatives
o Obtains advertisers for weekly email newsletter, website, and other
marketing mediums.
o Works with Membership to identify key strategic partners that can add
value to NetSAP DC membership, including joint venture events
o Forges and maintain relationships with key businesses/organizations
to provider greater value to NetSAP DC members
o Works with Marketing & Communications to develop media
sponsorships
o Raises funds for the organization
o Assists other board members as needed
Community Service Pillar
Chair
Contact Current Chairs: Renu Ahluwalia, Amita Mehrotra, –
community@netsap.org
Plans and executes events designed to promote service in the community.
o Provides event reports
to the Executive Board
o Creates event plans, pre-event budgets and post event reports
o Forges strategic partnerships with other community service and action
organizations on behalf of NetSAP DC
o Provides event details to Marketing & Communications for
publicity purposes
o Plans and executes at least 6 events per calendar year aimed at
promoting volunteerism and educating members about political issues
o Works with Membership to develop a member orientation/volunteer
training program for members
o Assists other board members as needed
Political Awareness
Pillar Chair
Contact Current Chair: Soma Kedia – political@netsap.org
Plans and executes events designed to highlight recent political and
societal scenarios that impact the South Asian community.
o Provides event reports
to the Executive Board
o Creates event plans, pre-event budgets and post event reports
o Liaisons with local, state and federal political figures
o Arranges guest speakers and panel discussions
o Keeps up with local, state and federal elections and educates members
through events, discussions, website articles, blogs, and newsletters
o Fosters the development of South Asians as thought leaders and
encourages members to get involved in politically active movements,
demonstrations,
and presentations
o Assists other board members as needed
Cultural Awareness Pillar
Chair
Contact: Vipin Adhlakha – membership@netsap.org
Plans and executes events designed to promote cultural awareness.
o Provides event reports
to the Executive Board
o Creates event plans, pre-event budgets and post event reports
o Forges strategic partnerships with South Asian cultural organizations
on behalf of NetSAP DC
o Educates members about all types of South Asian holidays and
festivals
o Educates members about South Asian cities/cultures/food
o Plans, organizes and executes at least six cultural events (dances,
talent shows, holidays, etc.)
o Assists other board members as needed
Professional Development
Chair
Contact: Ajay K. Ojha – vp@netsap.org
Plans and executes events designed to provide skills and training that
enhance professional development.
o Provides event reports
to the Executive Board
o Creates event plans, pre-event budgets and post event reports
o Works with Director of Corporate Relations to forge strategic
partnerships with appropriate organizations on behalf of NetSAP DC to
provider greater value to NetSAP DC members
o Provides event details to Marketing & Communications for
publicity purposes
o Plans, organizes, recruits volunteers, and executes at least 6-8
events per calendar year aimed at promoting professional development
(panel discussions, etc.)
o Builds relationships with experts in a variety of vertical industries
(finance, technology, legal, healthcare)
o Assists other board members as needed
Families Committee Chair
Contact Current Chair: Chhavi Bhargava - families@netsap.org
Plans and executes events designed to provide familiar interaction
opportunities with South Asian families in DC Metro.
o Provides event reports
to the Executive Board
o Creates event plans, pre-event budgets and post event reports
o Provides event details to Marketing & Communications for
publicity purposes
o Plans, organizes, recruits volunteers, and executes at least 6-8
events per calendar year aimed at family oriented events (i.e., Holi,
Diwali, Picnics, Playgroups, Moms/Dads Night Out, etc)
o Assists other board members as needed
South Asian Literary and
Theatre Arts Festival (SALTAF) Chair
Contact Current Chairs: Joydip Kundu or Anjali Kamani -
saltaf@netsap.org
SALTAF seeks to celebrate
the diversity of South Asian-themed literary
and theater arts; increase awareness of South Asian arts in the DC
area; offer both established and up-and-coming artists the opportunity
to reach a wider audience; and provide a forum for artists to discuss
their works with each other and with their audience. The festival was
started by members of the NetSAP DC book club to meet the authors of
the books they were reading. A theater arts component was added in 2003
to broaden the event's scope to include playwrights, screenwriters,
directors, and actors. SALTAF 2008 marks the fifth year NetSAP DC is
partnering with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program.
Additional Information: SALTAF
http://www.netsap.org/2008web/committees_saltaf.shtml
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