We're accepting nominations for Austin AMFT Board Members for the upcoming 2025 term!

By being a part of the board, you can directly influence the direction of the Austin AMFT organization and help keep it thriving. You will receive free membership, CEUs, and programming as a "thank you" for your time. Please consider stepping forward. Current position holders are happy to talk to you about their responsibilities and the time commitment involved.

We would love for our board to reflect the diversity of our community. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ colleagues are welcome and encouraged to join!

You do not have to be an LMFT to join. Therapists of various licensures are encouraged to be a part of our board.

The following Austin AMFT Board positions are open for the 2025 term:

President-Elect

Secretary

Treasurer

Program Director

Outreach Director

 Elections & Engagement

Student Representative

President-Elect

The President-elect shall be a Clinical Member or Associate with a reasonable expectation of completing Clinical Member status before completion of the one (1) year term. The President-elect shall serve a term of one (1) year and shall succeed to the office of President. In order to succeed in the President’s position, the President-elect must be a Clinical Member. In the absence of the President, the President-elect performs the duty of President, including running the Organization’s board meetings and events.

• Respond in a timely manner (24-48 hrs) to member or community questions sent via email to AAMFT or through the website of AAMFT.  If this cannot be done, the President-elect will delegate this duty to the President or Past President for assistance.
• Do the announcements at monthly CEU luncheons.

secretary

The Secretary shall serve a term of two (2) years. The Secretary shall keep the records of all business meetings of the Organization and board meetings, shall keep record of meeting minutes and reports as authorized by these bylaws, and shall be responsible for storing and filing all official documentation of the Organization, including federal and state non-profit filings and any other required legal documents. The Secretary shall be in charge of meeting and event attendance and Continuing Education certificates. The Secretary shall oversee the current membership status and periodically report updates to the Board.Take notes during the monthly board meetings and/or retreats and send out minutes from these meetings to all board members within one week following the meeting date.

• Create and print sign-up sheets, name tags, Certificates of Attendance, and Speaker Evaluations at chapter meetings.
• Upload records of these sheets and certificates in the AAMFT google drive within one week following the event date.
• Bring box to all AAMFT events with appropriate event administrative materials (i.e. board member name tags, pens, name tags, “green chips” used for luncheon, credit card processing devices, marketing documents, all paper documents pertinent to the event, etc.)
• Assist at the registration table for any monthly luncheon events held in person.
• Aid members and community requests regarding online registration for events.
• Work with the Public Relations Director to create and maintain online registration information and access to events.
• Work with the Treasurer to assist with appropriate refund requests using online financial programs.

treasurer

The Treasurer shall serve a special term of one (1) year for the 2025 term. The Treasurer shall oversee the management of funds for duly authorized purposes of the Organization, oversee the annual budget, file annual tax reports at both federal and state levels, communicate with the Organization’s financial advisory personnel, and present periodic financial reports and other financial documents required by law. The fiscal year of the Organization shall begin on the first of January.View monthly financial statements for the organization including banking, credit card processing, and tax documentation.

• Make any necessary and appropriate tax payments or filings for AAMFT.
• Create an organizational profit and loss financial report to be presented at each monthly board meeting; deliver this report to the president 1-2 days prior to the board meeting.
• Communicate with Board President, President-elect, and Past President regarding any outstanding balances, significant financial discrepancies, or questions regarding financial tracking and bookkeeping.
• Make sure “Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate” forms are kept ready for any purchases made through Austin AMFT.  Keep and file all receipts, both income and expense, and upload into Google Drive folders within two weeks of the event/meeting date.
• Work with the accountant to assist with appropriate refund requests using online financial programs.
• Make payments for speakers, workshops/trainings, and other organizational purchases. 

program director

The Program Director shall serve a term of two (2) years. The Program Director shall be responsible for the coordination of the Organization’s Continuing Education (CE) events, this includes selecting speakers, securing location, and submitting marketing materials to the Public Relations Director and Outreach Director for publication.Responsible for securing speakers for all monthly luncheon events for the year.  Must obtain a CV and meeting objectives for each event to be submitted to the Public Relations Director or PR committee for publication and the Secretary for documentation at least one month prior to the event date.

• Coordinate all communication with each speaker including technology requirements prior to each event and any appreciation after.
• Responsible for scheduling the place, meals, and speakers for the chapter meetings.
• Write a thank you note to each speaker, request a vita for each speaker for the local chapter Secretary to keep on file, as well as share pertinent information regarding chapter meetings, topics, and speakers with the AAMFT officers and Board.

outreach director

The Outreach Director shall serve a term of two (2) years. The Outreach Director shall be responsible for managing the Organization’s social media and community presence for the purpose of cultivating new members and marketing. The Outreach Director will coordinate activities as appropriate with the Public Relations Director and the Program Director.Facilitate Austin AMFT’s social media presence.

• Responsible to help cultivate new members through programming that may include welcoming people at chapter meetings or mentorship programs.
• Coordinate activities as appropriate with the PR Director.

Elections & Engagement

The Elections and Engagement Committee shall serve a term of two (2) years. The committee is responsible for engaging new and current members at meetings and events, preparing a slate of candidates for open Board of Directors positions, and executing the election process in the fall of each year. The Elections Committee shall prepare a slate of nominees for all elected positions, and shall oversee the elections of such positions as provided in these bylaws and in rules and procedures adopted by the Board for elections.Engage new and continued members at meetings and events and execute the election process in the fall of each year (i.e. welcoming meeting attendees, informing attendees about upcoming events, opportunities and elections, encouraging membership, etc.)

• Prepare a slate containing at least one nominee for each position and shall determine the eligibility and willingness of each nominee to stand for election

• Ballots shall be counted by the Elections committee, as well as announced at the following Board meeting and luncheon event

Student Representative

The Student Representative shall serve a term of one (1) year. The Student Representative shall continue in their position on the board after graduation until the completion of their term as long as they are in good standing within the appropriate membership category. The Student Representative shall serve as a liaison between the Organization and local universities and help organize and promote student-focused membership and events.Enrolled in a MFT degree conferring program

• Welcome meeting attendees, inform attendees about upcoming events, opportunities and elections, and encourage membership (especially students)
  

• Inform their affiliated university about Austin AMFT membership, events, and benefits of being involved in the organization.

• Help organize, attend, and promote student-focused events (i.e. Student/Intern – Supervisor Meet & Greet events)

• Assist other Board members in performing roles and responsibilities as needed