Wine Society Board of Managers Job Descriptions

Bylaw Statement about Position:

Section I – Shall act as Vice President of the Society and as Vice Chairman of the Board of Managers. The Cellarmaster shall be responsible for the selection of wines at all wine and food functions of the Society. In conjunction with the Kitchenmaster, the Cellarmaster shall be responsible for service at Society dinners. The Cellarmaster is intended to succeed as Host.

Tenure of Office:

Officers of the Wine Society as described above shall be elected for one-year terms and, during such terms, shall also be members of the Board of Managers. The Cellarmaster shall serve for one (1) year or until his/her successor is elected. The Cellarmaster shall not succeed the respective position. The Cellarmaster is intended to succeed as Host. Each officer’s year in office shall coincide with the Society’s fiscal year.

Position Summary:

Acts as Vice President of the Society and as Vice Chairman of the Board of Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the IWS Annual Dinner at the CMAA World Conference.

• Other duties as assigned by the IWS Host from time to time.

Programming Responsibilities:

• Works in conjunction with the Kitchenmaster to plan, market and execute the IWS Annual Dinner at the CMAA World Conference. Duties include site selection, travel logistics, theme, décor, entertainment, menus, industry donations and service.

• Coordinates gift for host club with CMAA National Staff.

• Supports the activities and programming of the IWS to all CMAA managers.

• Supports the marketing and production of the IWS newsletter, Wine Society News.

• Works with assigned IWS Chapter Representatives to enhance local IWS programming.

• Fulfills obligations of the IWS during the Annual Conference.

• Completes assignments as given by the IWS Host in a timely and fiscally appropriate manner.

• Serves as directed by the Host on various committees or subcommittees as may be needed from time to time.

• Supports the mission of the IWS to the wine industry in general.