Introduction
The following contains general descriptions of the many different roles to be played in the operation of the Affenpinscher Club of America.
This is not a procedure manual. Neither is it part of the by-laws – though hopefully it is not in conflict with any provisions in that document!
A described role may be filled by one person or several. Any one person may fill several roles (for example at present one person is the Webmaster, Mail List coordinator, and Newsletter Editor).
The Key Responsibilities are a guide – they are not intended to be comprehensive, nor should they be viewed as 100% required. As these roles are filled by volunteers, it is expected they will bring their best effort and perform in good faith. But also, they will have fresh ideas and approaches to filling the purpose of the role.
As Club members are seeking to increase their involvement, it is hoped this document may guide them in exploring the many opportunities. You can download Volunteer Roles Document.
Volunteer Positions
Vice President
Assist President, other Club officers, board members, and committees in completing thei...
Corresponding Secretary
Receive, route, deliver, and otherwise respond to all communication on behalf of the Cl...
Recording Secretary
All Officers and Board Members
Serve to promote the best of interests of the Affenpinscher breed and the Club.
Key Resp...
AKC Delegate
Represent the Affenpinscher Club of America at quarterly AKC meetings.
Key Responsibilit...
AKC Internet Coordinator
Assist AKC in monitoring, correcting, and updating AKC website for posted information r...
Breed Versatility Chair
Encourage and promote the versatility of the Affenpinscher breed to participate and com...
Breeder Referral Chair
Maintain Breeder Referral List and respond to inquiries about acquiring an Affenpinsche...
Health & Welfare
Promote awareness, information, and best practices for the health and welfare of the Af...
Judges Education
Educate aspiring and current Affenpinscher Judges to enhance their understanding of the...
Legislative Liaison
Provide communication between the AKC and the Club regarding pending and passed State a...
Mail List Coordinator
Maintain ACA membership roster and email directory to support communications of newslet...
Meet the Breed Chair
Coordinate Club resources to educate the public about Affenpinschers at Meet the Breed ...
National Specialty Chair/Committee
Select, schedule, propose, and manage all required logistics for a specific annual Nati...
Newsletter Editor
Overall production of the bi-monthly ACA newsletter
Key Responsibilities
- Request conten...
Social Media Coordinator
Communicate and monitor social media to promote quality information regarding the breed...
Sunshine Committee
Communicate awareness, celebration, and/or compassion among the club members in respons...
Ways & Means
Raise funds as needed to meet the ACA’s budgetary goals and to enable the ACA to ful...
References and Links
Affenpinscher Club of America website home page:
https://www.affenpinscher.org/
ACA by laws (for officers and standing committees)
https://www.affenpinscher.org/index.php/the-club/bylaws
ACA hosting a specialty:
https://www.affenpinscher.org/index.php/events/hosting-a-specialty
AKC bylaw services page:
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/clubs/forming-a-club/club-bylaw-services/
AKC bylaws:
https://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/RCNA01.pdf
Interesting and useful site for various job descriptions – searchable for various positions:
https://careertrend.com/job-duties-of-a-club-historian-13661225.html
Homeowner association document on club governance and committees – not directly applicable and much more complicated, but some useful concepts -
https://www.cmaa.org/uploadedFiles/Clubs/Club_Governance_Model/22.%20Committee%20Roles%20and%20Responsibilities.pdf
Dogs New South Wales (Australia) on club organization and management:
https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/media/1418/dnsw_guide_club_management_-_jun_11.pdf