Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Michigan

Board Positions and Basic Duties

Heidi Mueller, President

• Schedule and direct a minimum of 2 board meetings/year
• Oversee and coordinate all activities organized by board members
• Co-sign checks
• Oversee New Parent Team

Jen Hays, Vice President

• Oversee Education and AdvocacyTeam
• Oversee Family Support and Social Activities Team
• Acts in absence of president

Missy Smith, Treasurer

• Maintain financial statements
• Present annual budget for board approval
• Co-sign checks
• Oversee fund-raising opportunities
• peetiesmith@yahoo.com

Susan Fall, Secretary

• Record and archive minutes for board meetings
• Maintain photo and press release archives
• Acknowledge donations and support
• Liaison to DSAWM (Grand Rapids)

Geri Valentine, Director of Communications

• Develop and maintain website and/or means of group information
• Maintain group directory
• Gather and relay relevant information from board to group
• Oversee Public Relations

DSANM is a non-profit organization that is here to serve Traverse City and the surrounding areas by providing the support and basic information needed to the families of those with Down syndrome. We welcome you to our world and hope we can provide support in your journey. We hope to see you soon at one of our group meetings so you can get involved and start taking steps to build that “Brighter Future for our children and Adults with Down Syndrome”.