asapm Position Descriptions: President


Major Responsibilities
1. Is the representative and presiding officer of the Society and the Board.
2. Serves as the strategic and operational lead for the organization.
3. Serves as an Officer of the Society.
4. Oversees the operations of the Society with the other Officers.
5. Calls Board of Director meetings of the Society and Chairs same.
6. Signs legal documents, as required.
7. Appoints special Project Teams to complete non-program-related tasks.
8. Prepares a plan of actions for the next year and presents it to the Board of Directors.
9. Votes only to break a tie, or if the vote is taken by ballot.

General Duties
1. Stays informed on asapm Bylaws, policies and procedures for the efficient conduct of business.
2. Chairs Board meetings two or more times per year.
3. Reports the state of the Society to the Membership annually.
4. Develops and maintains a strategic plan for the Board of Directors approval.
5. Oversees the Officers and Directors in their specific accomplishments.
6. Oversees the voting process for the Society and Board activities.
7. Develops policies and procedures for Board approval and implementation.
8. Serves on Project Teams and task groups, as requested.

Term Of Office: July 2006 – June 2009


Lew IrelaneCurrently Serving: Lew Ireland

Lew Ireland: I currently serve as asapm President and am committed to serve another three (3) years, if re-elected to this office. My role and responsibility has been to guide the Society toward growth and public recognition through establishment of plans and programs needed by our members.

The future of asapm resides in our ability to identify, implement, and maintain project management services that enhance member careers. Current and ongoing program efforts are primarily the result of the work of other members of the Board of Directors and volunteers – I have contributed where possible through direct involvement.

Qualifications

  • More than 25 years of experience working with professional societies at all levels of responsibility
  • Have served at various levels on responsibility within for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
  • Research and write on project management theory, concepts, practices, and procedures to understand the future of project management
  • Understand the needs of members because of being a founder and having continual involvement in asapm
  • Have worked in the project management discipline as a consultant for more than 23 years

Goals for the President Position
Work with asapm Board of Directors and other volunteers to:

  • Implement more projects that serve member needs and grow the Society, such as a Research effort with organizations practicing project management
  • Initiate and implement affiliation with other professional associations to gain better information interchanges
  • Work with the Board of Directors to obtain congruence of programs for the strategic direction of asapm
  • Involve more members on projects to obtain the best results
  • Grow the membership and influence of asapm as a truly professional society
  • Expand the communication of project management concepts and practices to members
Return to the Position Descriptions Main Page



asapm is the USA member of IPMA; your asapm membership also makes you an IPMA member! ©2009 asapm



Join asapm!   Renew with asapm!   Contact Us
asapm • 6547 N Academy #404 • Col Spgs, CO 80918 USA
Ph. +1.931.647.7373 • Fax +1.719.487.0637