The communications chair has the responsibility for completing the following tasks:

1. Sending out, by regular mail, announcements to chapter members and others about the next chapter meeting. When a newsletter is not distributed, this regular mail announcement should typically be a post card.
2. Preparing and editing a newsletter that should be distributed by regular mail to chapter members and other at least once a quarter. With the approval of the board of directors, the communications chair may appoint a newsletter editor. The newsletter should be reviewed by the chapter president (or his or her designee) before publication. The newsletters should be posted on the chapter's web site. See the job description for the newsletter editor. The newsletter editor has the authority and obligation to edit and proofread the newsletter.
3. Maintaining the chapter's web site. With the approval of the board of directors, the communications chair may appoint a webmaster to fulfill this responsibility. See the job description for the webmaster.
4. Maintaining the chapter's listserv. This requires the entry of new names and e-mail addresses into the listserv data base. This may be one of the webmaster's responsibilities.
5. Sending out e-mail announcements about chapter meetings, job vacancies, and so forth from the chapter's listserv. This may be one of the webmaster's responsibilities.
6. Making sure the Huntsville Times and other media outlets are aware of chapter meetings and special events.
7. Preparing or arranging for the preparation of advertising and other promotional materials for any special events.