VOLUNTEERING

Chapter elections are an important part of the local ASIS member experience. Most chapters will conduct an annual fall election to elect new Executive & Management Committee for the upcoming calendar year. The Term is from 1 January to 31 December and Term length may be 1, 2 or 3 years.

(Only ASIS Members with good standing affiliated* with Doha, Qatar chapter will be eligible for leadership roles. Minimum 1 year commitment is required for Volunteer roles).

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Timeline for Election

1. Form a Nominating Committee (31 July)

2. Develop the Call for Nominations (1- 14 August)

3. Promote the Call for Nominations (15 August -15 October)

4. Conduct the Election (1 – 14 November)

5. Finalize the Election and Notify HQ (15 November)

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Executive Committee:

• Chapter Chair

• Chapter Vice Chair

• Chapter Secretary

• Chapter Treasurer

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Management Committee:

• Chapter Membership Chair

  • ​Assist the Chapter Secretary with managing the chapter membership roster and distribution lists.

  • Develop and manage membership recruitment efforts.

  • Develop and manage membership retention efforts.

  • Welcome new members to the chapter.

  • Remain current with the latest membership news and any changes to ASIS membership policies.

• Chapter Communications Chair

  • Responsible to provide timely and comprehensive information to Chapter members about programs, workshops and other matters of interest via chapter publications and notifications.

  • Create and maintain a favorable image of the Chapter working for the professional development of its members by keeping members informed of chapter projects, activities, and upcoming meetings.

  • This is a new position combining the former Newsletter Editor and Webmaster positions, and should encompass social media and other types of communications-focused volunteers as well.

• Chapter Program Chair

  • Assist the Chair and Vice Chair with chapter meeting scheduling and planning.

  • Manage all speaker scheduling and relations.

  • Plan and manage chapter education programs, seminars, exhibits, networking, and social events.

  • Survey chapter members to determine interests and identify relevant topics for chapter meetings/events.

• Chapter Certification Chair

  • Promote ASIS Certifications to the chapter membership.

  • Develop and manage chapter certification review programs.

  • Assist certification candidates with the certification application and exam scheduling process.

  • Provide chapter newsletter team with chapter specific certification news (newly certified members, review programs, changes to ASIS certification policies and resources, etc.).​

• Chapter Mentorship Program Coordinator

  • Develop and manage your chapter’s Mentoring Security Leaders Program using the resources developed by the ASIS Leadership & Management Practices Council.

  • Identify mentors and protégés to take part in the program.

  • Assist mentors and protégés with necessary program documentation and evaluation forms.

• Chapter Military Liaison

  • Identify and recruit military personnel for ASIS membership.

  • Work with the chapter’s program chair to develop military/public to private transition relevant education sessions.

  • Apprise chapter leaders/members of Military Liaison Council produced resources.

  • Assist with identifying mentors/protégés to participate in the chapter’s mentoring program.

• Chapter Law Enforcement Liaison

  • Act as the chapter’s primary point of contact for law enforcement officials.

  • Promote private and public partnerships, and information sharing with local law enforcement entities.

  • Assist the chapter program and events chair with the planning of any law enforcement appreciation/recognition programs and events.

  • Promote ASIS International to law enforcement professionals.

• Chapter Women in Security Liaison

  • ​Identify and recruit other individuals in the WIS group to join the initiative.

  • Plan and coordinate WIS social and networking events for the WIS group.

  • Work with the chapter Program Chair to develop WIS related education sessions (leadership development, career services, etc.)

• Chapter NextGen Liaison

  • Identify and recruit other individuals in the NextGen age group to join the initiatives

  • Plan and coordinate NextGen social and networking events for the NextGen group.

  • Work with the chapter Program Chair to develop NextGen related education sessions (leadership development, career services, etc.)​

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Management Committee (Additional Roles):

• ASIS Foundation Liaison

  • Act as the chapter point of contact for the ASIS Foundation.

  • Promote foundation scholarships and awards to the chapter membership.

  • Manage the submission of nomination forms and paperwork for foundation scholarships and awards.

  • Manage chapter donations to the ASIS Foundation.

• Chapter Community Liaison

  • Preferably a current member of an ASIS Community

  • Stay informed of latest Community news and initiatives. Report relevant developments to chapter membership at the monthly meetings or through the chapter newsletter/website.

  • Promote Communities to other chapter members

• Chapter Placement Chair

  • Seek out job opportunities to promote to the chapter membership.

  • Assist chapter members looking for employment.

  • Develop content for the chapter’s employment services section of the website or chapter newsletter.

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*contact us to transfer your affiliation if you are already an ASIS Member registered in home country and now working in Qatar.

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VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS

• Improve Soft Skills (interpersonal, communication, listening, time management, problem-solving, leadership)

• Gain unparalleled exposure working with Multi-cultural team

• Earn from 4 to 15 ASIS CPEs per year for Re-Certification based on the role

• FREE* ASIS Membership for one year (Refer to Member Benefits)

• Special Discount on Certification Study Group

• Volunteer Awards & Recognition (both Chapter & International*)

• Opportunity to attend local, regional and international security events