Secretary Role Description and Duties
SECRETARY
WHO ARE WE
Blind Sports WA is the peak body supporting new and existing sports for the blind and vision impaired community. The Association is a not for profit that prides itself on being run by and run for people with disability
The Association aims to achieve the following:
To promote blind sports to the Western Australian community as a worthwhile activity to increase social inclusion and for a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
To increase participation in sport for people who are blind or vision impaired.
To advocate on behalf of members at local, state and national level.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The secretary is generally responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks, which include:
• Arranging meetings;
• Assisting the Chairperson to prepare the agenda;
• Sending out notices for meetings;
• Keeping minutes and records;
• Attending to correspondence, emails, phone calls;
• Maintaining the register of members;
• Making sure all letters and other documents are properly filed;
• Organising activities and events;
• Preparing newsletters; and
• Maintaining custody of all books, documents, records and registers of the association
FURTHER INFORMATION
For additional information on the roles and responsibilities of the Secretary, please refer to the Blind Sports WA rules of association.