SRC Chair Responsibilities

Following election in February...

Begin participating in SRC Executive Committee conference calls and meetings.

Attend the following events during the 2013 APA National Planning Conference in Chicago, Friday to Sunday, April 12-14, 2013

• APA Leadership Workshop
• APA Board of Directors Meeting
• Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) Business Meeting
• Divisions Council (DC) Business Meeting
• SRC Executive Committee Meeting
• SRC Business Meeting and Career Reality session
• APA/AICP Annual Meeting and Leadership Recognition (tentative April 16)

As SRC Chair...

• Assume office of SRC Chair at the end of the SRC Business Meeting and Career Reality session
• Preside at all meetings of the SRC Executive Committee (during APA Fall Leadership Meetings, National Planning Conference, and conference calls) and the SRC Business Meeting at the National Planning Conference Prepare and present/distribute an Annual Report
• Provide APA President with recommendations for student members for appointment to APA Committees
• Keep up-to-date on APA and student activities
• Maintain regular contact with SRC Regional Representatives and APA staff liaison
• Promote APA and Student Membership and encourage APA recognition of planning student organizations (PSOs)

As an Advisor to the APA Board of Directors (and APA leader)...

• Attend APA Board of Directors meetings (see below) and conference calls (scheduled as needed)
• Fall Leadership Meetings — mid-September – early-October 2013, Washington, D.C.
• Spring Leadership Meetings — April 26-30, 2014, Atlanta
• Advise the Board on student-related issues
• Participate in APA leadership activities scheduled during the Fall Leadership Meetings and several days prior to the APA National Planning Conference
• Serve on the APA Development Plan and Budget Committee; attend Committee Meeting (TBD) and conference calls.
• Represent student interests

As an SRC Executive Committee member...

• Participate in planning the student activities, programs, and sessions for the National Planning Conference
• Identify topics of interest/concern to student members

As SRC Past Chair…

Continue to serve on the SRC Executive Committee for one year to provide continuity in developing SRC Work Plan, national conference activities, providing input on student-related issues submitted to the APA Board, etc.

** Meetings for 2013–2014

APA Leadership Meetings – National Planning Conference
Chicago, IL
April 12-17, 2013

APA Leadership Meetings
APA Leadership Training Workshop
SRC Executive Committee Meeting
Career Reality/SRC Meeting

APA Fall Leadership Meetings
Mid-September to Early October2013
Washington, DC

All APA leaders (which includes SRC Chair and Regional Representatives) gather each fall for APA updates (policy, state of the association, leadership training, etc.) and strategizing within each APA component (Board, Commission, Student Representatives Council, Divisions Council, and Chapter Presidents Council).

APA Leadership Meetings – National Planning Conference
Atlanta, GA
April 26-30, 2014

APA Leadership Meetings
APA Leadership Training Workshop
SRC Executive Committee Meeting
Student Exchange/SRC Meeting

SRC Regional Representative Position Responsibilities

Being an SRC Regional Representative is rewarding — and FUN! You'll get to know other planning students from around the country, participate in APA Leadership activities twice a year, and develop your skills as a leader and volunteer.

In return (there's always a flip side), you should realize how important your position is in keeping APA tuned in to the needs of its Student Members as well as planning students in general.

Responsibilities

• Attend all SRC-related meetings and events **

This is how you keep in touch with APA national and its activities and programs directed to students. There are two meetings each year – one during the APA National Planning Conference, the other at the Fall Leadership Meetings. Airfare and some lodging expenses are reimbursable.

• Contribute to development of student events and sessions

The SRC Executive Committee plans student-focused events and sessions for each National Planning Conference.

• Use the APA website and read APA's Interact

Keep up-to-date on student related activities by visiting the APA site frequently. Look for "Students" under "About APA" on our website. Interact is APA's e-newsletter – special student issues come out 2-3 times a year.

• Participate in your state APA Chapter

The energy and enthusiasm that students can bring to an organization is invaluable. The Chapter probably could use your help, and some chapters even have Student officers. Get involved in any way you can. Network with professional planners and get the satisfaction of contributing to the planning movement.

• Stay in touch

Contact the Student Reps in your region regularly (monthly). Share any APA news – scholarships, mentoring programs, conference-related volunteer opportunities, and discounts on JAPA, conferences, membership, and a reduced dues category for graduating APA Student Members. There's a lot to talk about! Do they have any questions, concerns, problems? Do they need help recruiting or additional membership materials? Just keep in touch.

• Encourage APA membership

You represent APA every time you attend a meeting or planning event. Be prepared to answer questions about APA. (Visit the website regularly and read Interact, APA's monthly online newsletter.)

• It's a two-way street

What's happening with you? Let your SRC Chair know what you're hearing in your region – about APA, planning, jobs, whatever. Contact staff with any questions about APA that you cannot answer.

The SRC Executive Committee works as a team throughout the year to plan and support student activities. APA staff is available to answer questions, provide direction, and help you locate resources. 

** Meetings for 2012 – 2013

APA Leadership Meetings – National Planning Conference
Los Angeles, CA
April 14-17, 2012

APA Leadership Meetings
April 13-15, 2012
APA Leadership Training Workshop              
SRC Executive Committee Meeting
Student Exchange/SRC Meeting

APA Fall Leadership Meetings
Mid-September  to Early October2012
Washington, DC
All APA leaders (which includes SRC Chair and Regional Representatives) gather each fall for APA updates (policy, state of the association, leadership training, etc.) and strategizing within each APA component (Board, Commission, Student Representatives Council, Divisions Council, and Chapter Presidents Council). SRC Executive Committee generally meets on Saturday.

APA Leadership Meetings – National Planning Conference
Chicago, IL
April 13-17, 2013

APA Leadership Meetings
April 12-14, 2013
APA Leadership Training Workshop              
SRC Executive Committee Meeting
Student Exchange/SRC Meeting