Students with exceptional academic standing have the opportunity to apply for membership in a local chapter of the International Robotics Honor Society to earn accredited graduation honors for their participation in a host of high school robotics competitions. Each year, local chapters hold elections to select student officers to serve in a variety of leadership roles.
Selection of Officers
Local chapters are responsible for developing their own methods for accepting nominations and holding the election of Student Officers. Each officer must meet all minimum requirements for membership in the chapter, and be approved by their chapter’s Faculty Council.
Officers should show an additional level of commitment to their local chapter, and exemplify the IRHS ethos of academic excellence, character, and community service. All officers must be approved by their local chapter’s Faculty Council.
Student Officer Roles
Depending on where you live, your local chapter’s board of Student Officers may vary in roles and responsibilities. The positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary are required for each chapter, and will need to be filled by three separate Student Officers. The roles of Treasurer and Historian may or may not be applicable to a local chapter, and may be filled by either a dual-role student or individual students.
To assist local chapters in developing their bylaws and establishing a slate of officer role responsibilities, the IRHS has developed a sample set of core duties and task delegations.
President
- Leads local chapter IRHS meetings
- Leads service projects
- Represents IRHS at school and community functions
- Is responsible for making sure all officers are performing their duties
Vice President
- Assists the President as needed
- Leads IRHS meetings in the absence of the President
- Assists in planning and completion of service projects
- Assumes the rule and responsibilities of the President in the event that the President can no longer fulfill their duties
Secretary
- Produces agendas for local chapter meetings
- Records all minutes from local chapter meetings
- Keeps important records and files
- Takes and keeps track of student attendance at meetings, service projects, and events
Treasurer
- Keeps records of all IRHS funds and receipts
- Works with faculty advisor to manage funds
- Secures funds as needed
Historian
- Maintains documentation on the history of the organization
- Keeps up-to-date records of current members
- May work to keep in touch with chapter alumni
- Records information on service projects