President

Representing the business and marketing teachers from Washington State is a high honor. The President is responsible for the following:
  • Performing the duties common to the office
  • Presiding at all Executive Board meetings
  • Presiding at the annual membership meeting
  • Assuming any other duties assigned to such an officer
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
  • Becoming Past-President
1-year term that moves on to be Past-President
Elected

President Elect

This individual must have previously served at least one year on the WE-BAM Board. The President-Elect is responsible for the following:
  • Chairing the annual conference, with assistance from the President and other board members
  • Preparing the annual budget for the organization
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
  • Attending the WBEA (February) and NBEA (March) conferences
  • Becoming the nominee for President
1-year term that moves on to be President and then Past-President
Elected

Past-President

The Past-President is responsible for the following:
  • Serving as a general advisor to the President, other officers, and the association
  • Being responsible for updating and maintaining the Bylaws and the Policies and Procedures on behalf of the association​
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
1-year term
Elected

Secretary

One of the most indispensible positions on the board! The Secretary is responsible for the following:
  • Preparing the minutes of the Executive Board meetings
  • Keeping the official copies of WE-BAM's constitution, Bylaws, and Policies and Procedures
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
2-year term
Elected

Treasurer

One of the most indispensible positions on the board! The Treasurer is responsible for the following:
  • Receiving and disbursing the funds of the association
  • Providing a report at all Executive Board meetings and the annual General Membership meeting
  • Keeping and preserving proper books of accounts, which shall be open to inspection by the members of the Executive Board
  • Opening the books for an audit every year and prior to the time of a newly elected Treasurer
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
2-year term
Elected

Membership Director

Our members are the most important part of our organization! The Membership Director is responsible for the following:
  • Maintaining the membership list and sending renewal reminders as needed
  • Managing the membership checking account (processing the collection of dues and forwarding dues to NBEA, FBLA, DECA and WA-ACTE)
  • Working with the board on recruitment efforts
  • Serving on the WSBEA Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
  • Serving on the NBEA Membership Committee (brief quarterly reports and online meetings about twice each year)
  • Serving on the WA-ACTE Awards and Membership Committee (meets about four times each year, mostly online)
  • Attending WBEA and NBEA (if possible)
2-year term
Appointed

Professional Development Director

Innovation and networking allow educators to provide the best opportunities to students! The Professional Development Director is responsible for the following:
  • Attending WA-ACTE planning meetings
  • Working with the WE-BAM President-Elect to assist with planning the annual conference
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
2-year term
Appointed

Public Relations Director

Take the lead on ensuring quality professional development to teachers around the state! The Inservice Coordinator is responsible for the following:
  • Working with WA-ACTE to plan the professional development opportunities at the WA-ACTE summer conference
  • Attending four WA-ACTE committee meetings
  • Assisting the President-Elect, as necessary, with the planning of the annual WE-BAM conference
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
2-year term
Appointed

Awards and Scholarships Director

Recognizing those in and out of education for the positive impact on students and the industry as a whole is vital to our growth! The Awards & Scholarship Director is responsible for the following:​
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
2-year term
​Appointed

WA-ACTE Representative

Aligning and supporting the other associations with WA-ACTE is critical to the survival of CTE. The WA-ACTE Representative is responsible for the following:​
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
3-year term
​Appointed

WA BAM Representative to the FBLA Board

Represent the WE-BAM Board and fellow Business and Marketing teachers on the FBLA Board of Directors.
  • ​Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a non-voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
3-year term
​Appointed

WA BAM Representative to the DECA Board

There are three positions within this role that WA BAM can fulfill. These Representatives are responsible for the following:
  • Serving on the WE-BAM Board as a non-voting member (two physical meetings and two to three virtual meetings a year)
3-year term
​Appointed