Please make sure that new officers know what you know. Effective officer transition has a lot to do with the success of a strong, continuing organization. Perhaps you already know ... it’s frustrating to end up in a leadership position with no or inaccurate information. If one has to learn the ropes on their own, that’s time that could have been better spent on strengthening or maintaining the organization.

Following is only a guideline to help you with officer transition. Some things may not apply, and some things may not even be on here yet. Adapt it to your needs.

• Confirm that all new officers currently are maintaining a cumulative GPA above 2.25.
• Pass this handbook on to the new president, noting in particular those sections pertinent to your organization’s well being.
• Inform them of the annual SNC organization recognition renewal process to ensure your organization stays in good standing.
• Share your knowledge of the organization’s structure and status of current goals.
• Talk about past and current accomplishments, traditions, and challenges--both of the organization and your own leadership.
• Share paper and computer files and cover notable items, to include:

• Constitution and by-laws
• Copies of past Annual Reports
• Job/committee descriptions
• Status reports on current and continuing projects
• Evaluations of previous projects/programs
• Meeting minutes and agendas
• Resource or contact list
• Membership roster
• Financial records and books

• Meet with your advisor together.
• Verify your banner account balance with Karen Filppula in LSI.
• Alert incoming officers of any outstanding bills so that they can be quickly taken care of.
• Let LSI know there has been a change ... via a letter, email, or even a phone call, so that the contact information on the web site can be accurate.