Have you ever thought about becoming an Austin AMFT Board Member? Elections are coming up in October, and we're accepting nominations now!

Our current chairs are ready to pass on their responsibilities to someone new. By being a part of the board, you can have a direct influence on the direction of the Austin AMFT organization and help to 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 welcomed and encouraged to join!

You do not have to be a 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 Fall 2023 elections and will begin in the 2024 term:

President-Elect

Public Relations Director

 Elections & Engagement

Member-at-Large

Student Representative

President-Elect - 1 year term

• Succeed the office of the president
• 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
• Lead the introduction session for attendees and speakers at monthly CEU luncheons
• In the absence of the President, the President-elect performs the duty of President including running the board meeting and chapter meeting
  
• Keep possession of AAMFT marketing materials (i.e. t-shirts, etc.) throughout the year for the organization’s special events

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR - 2 year term

• Responsible for writing, editing, assembling, and disseminating the Chapter electronic newsletter or announcements prior to each chapter meeting and maintaining the chapter’s website
• Responsible for keeping an updated mailing list and a chronological file of all the newsletters for the Chapter online
• Coordinate publicizing of event activities as appropriate with the Outreach Director and Program Director
• Update the website for upcoming events and any other pertinent information needed on the website each month
• Edit and post monthly CEU recordings to the members-only section of the website

Elections & Engagement - 2 year term

• 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
  

MEMBER-AT-LARGE - 1 year term

• Welcome meeting attendees, inform attendees about upcoming events, opportunities and elections, and encourage membership
  

• Assist at the registration table for monthly events

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

Student Representative - 1 year term

• 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 AAMFT 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