Section 1. The board shall appoint any eligible Chapter member to serve as president. Subject to approval by the board, The president shall select and appoint other eligible members to serve as vice president, secretary and treasurer.

Section 2. The president shall preside at annual general membership, regular and special meetings of the Chap-ter, executive committee meetings, and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees with the right to vote, ex-cept in the nomination committee.

Section 1. The Chapter officers appointed under Article XI, Section 1 above, chairs of committees established in Article XIII, section 1 below, and the immediate past president shall comprise the executive committee of the Chapter.

Section 2. The executive committee shall:

a. Implement the policies and objectives established by the board of directors;

b. Conduct Chapter programs and activities, which enhance members’ participation;

c. Conduct annual fundraising activities;

d. Ensure Chapter representation at appropriate military events and memorial ceremonies;

e. Support community services;

f. Strive to increase membership from all uniformed services active and retired personnel;

g. Publicize Chapter activities and programs through multiple communication media;

h. Support national and state legislative initiatives that benefit military members, veterans and their families;

i. Recommend new programs and services; and

j. Meet monthly unless postponed by the president.

Section 3. A majority of members serving on the executive committee shall constitute a quorum capable of trans-acting any business that may come before the executive committee.