Officers
IBR Secretary
The Secretary of the Corporation shall record all of the proceedings of all meetings and actions in writing of members, directors, and committees of directors, and shall exercise such additional authority and perform such additional duties as the Board of Directors assigns, as provided by statute or other law, and as provided by these Bylaws. He or she must be a Fellow in good standing with the Corporation. The Secretary shall see that all necessary notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by statute or other law. The Secretary shall be the custodian of the corporate records. The Secretary must keep a register of the postal mailing address supplied by each member of the Corporation. The Secretary must perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors or as provided in these Bylaws.
Additional duties of the Secretary include organizing meetings of the Board, collecting and distributing minutes associated with Board meetings, collecting and providing access to materials for Board meetings, oversight of the IBR Administrative Assistant, and consistent communication with Board members of important Board-related information.
IBR Treasurer
The Treasurer must be a Fellow in good standing with the Corporation. He or she, if required by the Board of Directors, shall give a bond for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office. The bond must be in the sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors deems appropriate. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Corporation. The Treasurer shall receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any source, and deposit all such moneys in the name of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as selected from time to time by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer must perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Directors.
IBR Program Secretary
The IBR Program Secretary gives oversight for Research Groups, KLSC (Kirby Laing Centre Scripture Collective)/, Unscripted, Worship, Student Coffee Hour, Women Scholars and Minority Scholars Breakfasts. He/she will be present with encouragement and information, reminders of deadlines, and provide liaison with SBL/KLSC/IBR Board as needed. Please contact [email protected] detailed description of responsibilities in each area of oversight.
Editor-in-Chief, Bulletin for Biblical Research
The editor-in-chief (EIC) of BBR manages the periodical including book review editors, periodical board, and refereeing and proofing process for article submission. The EIC has no involvement in the BBR Supplement Series. The EIC gives general oversight to the two book review editors (OT/NT) and the journal board. This includes selection of editors on the occasion of an end of term service, and new invitations to the board as the need arises. The EIC is the main IBR representative that engages with the publishing press, currently PSU Press. Please contact [email protected] for a detailed explanation of duties.
BBR Supplement Series and BBR Dissertation Series Editor
The editor of both the Bulletin for Biblical Research Supplement Series (BBRSup) and the Bulletin for Biblical Research Dissertation Series (BBRDiss) will be responsible to the IBR Executive Board. The editor will appoint one or more Associate Editors and other assistants as required. The editor shall receive manuscripts for both series and, with the assistance of the Associate Editor(s) where appropriate, shall evaluate these manuscripts. Those considered of possible value to either series shall be reviewed by scholars with expertise in the field of the manuscript’s subject. Further revision may be requested of the author. If considered worthy of publication by the editor, in consultation with any other reviewers, the manuscript will be forwarded to the publisher who will work with the author to prepare the manuscript for publication.
The editor will be responsible to arrange a fair agreement that will allow for a harmonious working relationship between all parties concerned. The editor will report to the IBR Executive Committee at its annual meeting on all matters relating to the operation of the BBRSS.
Directors
Director of Social Media, Podcast, and Membership
The Director of Social Media, Podcast, and Membership oversees all aspects of social media, work on the IBR Podcast, and organizes IBR membership for voting by the Board, keeping records in consultation with the IBR Secretary on trends in membership. This role includes chairing the IBR Social Media/Podcast subcommittee, consulting and approving materials for social media distribution and providing guidance and oversight for the IBR Podcast. This role works closely with the IBR Treasurer on budgetary matters associated with social media, podcast, and membership concerns. The duties also include working with IBR’s publishing partners on the IBR Publishers Discount each year, organizing annual eblasts, and maintaining publishing discount codes. The membership duties include running a membership table at the IBR Friday Annual Lecture each year to help with specific membership concerns and to recruit new IBR members. This role also includes organization of a team of volunteers to oversee registration at the IBR Friday Annual Lecture.
Director of IBR Women
The Director of IBR Women oversees all aspects of events, initiatives, budgetary matters associated with the IBR Women initiative. This may include organizing and overseeing the annual IBR Women Scholars’ Breakfast, IBR Women Regional Events, IBR Women Summer Retreats, IBR Women Commentary Clubs (OT and NT), and any other IBR Women events that may arise. Such work may be done directly by the Director of IBR Women or may involve recruiting and overseeing a team of IBR Assistant Fellows and/or a volunteer team to organize and run events. This role also involves work with the IBR Treasurer to ensure consistent budgets and work with the IBR Secretary and Director of Social Media, Podcast, and Membership towards promotion of IBR Women events and activities.
Director of IBR Sunday Worship
The Director of IBR Sunday Worship plans and organizes the service during the annual meeting includes planning the (order of the) elements and finding a speaker/preacher, readers of biblical texts, a musical worship leader/team, and often other participants (someone to pray, someone to introduce the preacher, volunteers to direct people and hand out programs, etc.). A program is designed and printed or shared electronically. Participants are invited after consultation with the IBR board, and consideration is given to diversity of backgrounds and traditions.
This role includes close interaction with the program committee officer as well as the board member in charge of A/V who liaises with SBL, as the service requires substantial technological support. On the day of the service early arrival is needed in order to support set-up and help to solve any issues that occur (technologically or otherwise)
Director of IBR UnScripted
The Director of IBR UnScripted plans and organizes the UnScripted session including inviting three presenters to speak on a topic of their choosing with visual aids but without notes as modeled by the famous TED talks. Presenters are selected in consultation with the board, and consideration is given to diversity of backgrounds and traditions.
This role includes moderating the session. Close interaction with the program committee officer as well as the board member in charge of A/V who liaises with SBL is needed, as presenters use headset mics and other technology. On the day of the session early arrival is needed in order to support set-up and help to solve any issues that occur (technologically or otherwise).
IBR Event Coordinator
The IBR Event Coordinator works with each area of the IBR Annal Conference and provides the following services: Audio/video for large sessions (Friday annual lecture, Saturday unscripted, Saturday Women’s Breakfast, and Sunday morning worship), room set-up for large sessions, booking and planning board meetings, catering for Friday board lunch and Saturday board lunch (boxed lunches), communicating with the publisher (Zondervan, IVP, or Baker) who provides refreshment for the Friday reception following the annual lecture, and ensuring that research group rooms are set up properly. Please contact [email protected] for a detailed description of responsibilities in each area of oversight.
Research Groups Coordinator
The Research Groups Coordinator oversees all the IBR research groups. This person also coordinates with Kirby Laing Centre (KLC) to include the Kirby Laing
Centre Scripture Collective (KLCSC) groups in the SBL program. Please contact [email protected] for a list of specific duties.
IBR Webmaster
The IBR webmaster oversees the IBR website and makes updates and changes per requests from IBR administrators, research group conveners, and board members.
