CAPA is a volunteer based organization. We are always recruiting volunteers for the various jobs in CAPA.
As well there may be a need in your area for a District Representative. Please see below for the job description. For more information please contact the Zone Director in your region.
District Representative Roles & Responsibilities (DR)
The District Representative shall represent all CAPA members and member clubs in their area. District Representatives shall make themselves available as the first contact between members, clubs and the Association in their area.
Specific Duties
- Shall be responsible to the Zone director for the following, but not limited to:
Regular visits to local member Camera Clubs.
Answering any correspondence received from individual members or member Camera Clubs as well as non members.
Answering any inquires made by individual members or clubs by phone.
Requisitioning of CAPA membership brochures from the National office and their distribution at Camera Club meetings and to individual photographers wherever the opportunity presents itself.
Giving talks about the benefits of CAPA membership at club meetings and the public functions where photographers might gather.
Organizing or assisting to organize photographic activities and programs such as outings, field trips, seminars, exhibitions and lectures.
Take opportunities to further the aim of CAPA through local media including newspaper, radio, TV and act as CAPA local spokesperson. - Once per year, or otherwise as required or directed, you shall make a written report to the Zone director in relation to your activity under the following headings:
Number of visits made to Camera Clubs and other groups.
Special activities organized or assisted with in your area of responsibility.
New memberships generated.
Problems encountered and the solutions which resolved them.
Problems which may require the assistance of the Zone Director.
An overall assessment of the effectiveness of all activities. - An annual statement of expenditure shall be prepared for the fiscal year and forwarded with all relevant receipts to the Zone director for reimbursement.
- The DR shall make every effort to attend the National Council meeting. If unavailable, make a written submission and motions which will reflects the need of the DR’s area and forwarded to the Zone Director.
