Crew 252 Officer Elections
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Crew Leadership Positions
President
The crew president is the primary leader of the crew. He or she is selected by crew members as the best person to lead and represent them. Being president carries honor and privilege, but it also requires hard work, responsibility, and dedication.
The principal responsibilities include:
Have time available to dedicate to the running of the crew.
Serve as leader of the crew.
Implement the crew program in cooperation with officers and members.
Work closely with Advisors and other adults in a spirit of partnership.
Represent the crew at the Venturing Officers Association (VOA) and be available to report to the chartered organization and crew committee.
Work with the crew Advisor in conducting the crew officers seminar.
In consultation with the vice president of program, appoint activity chairs.
Appoint special crew officers.
Present an annual report to the chartered organization at the conclusion of the term of office.
Assess on an ongoing basis whether the responsibilities of the officers are being considered and carried out effectively.
Approach Venturing in a spirit of fun and enjoyment, and encourage others to do so as well.
Run the crew officers’ meeting.
Vice President of Administration
Two key responsibilities characterize the position of vice president of administration: leading the recruiting efforts for new crew members and managing member recognition. First, this position provides leadership for recruiting new members into the crew by ensuring that prospective members are made aware of the crew and are invited to the crew’s open house and by encouraging members to bring friends to crew meetings.
Two key responsibilities characterize the position of vice president of administration: leading the recruiting efforts for new crew members and managing member recognition. First, this position provides leadership for recruiting new members into the crew by ensuring that prospective members are made aware of the crew and are invited to the crew’s open house and by encouraging members to bring friends to crew meetings.
Serve as administrative officer of the crew.
Assume the responsibilities of the crew president in his or her absence.
Lead the recruiting and admission of new members during the year.
Coordinate with others the leadership of crew membership and sustainability events.
Organize, record, and recognize the achievements of crew members.
Conduct opening and closing ceremonies for special occasions as scheduled. • Attend all crew activities.
Participate in the council’s annual Venturing Officers Association program planning conference.
Approach Venturing in a spirit of fun, and seek to reflect this spirit in the recruiting of new members and through recognizing the achievements of crew members.
Appoint and supervise den chiefs and crew guides.
Vice President of Program
Much of a crew’s success depends on the program of activities, and managing the development of a good program is the core of the position of vice president of program. Venturing is based on planning a program that meets the needs and interests of crew members. The principal responsibilities of this position include:
Serve as the program officer of the crew and arrange the program planning process for the crew.
Collect and maintain a crew activity file consisting of the Program Capability Inventory, a list of crew member interests and suggestions for activities, program resources, and an annual activity schedule.
Determine the interests of the crew members on an ongoing basis (using Venturing Activity Interest Surveys).
Appoint youth chairs for special projects and appoint special crew officers, if this responsibility is assigned by the crew president.
Provide support for the chair and committee for each activity.
Maintain an up-to-date calendar of crew meetings and activities.
Approach Venturing activities in a spirit of fun and enjoyment, and encourage others to do the same.
Vice President of Communication, or Secretary
Effective communication is a key ingredient in any organization. The vice president of communication, or secretary, is primarily responsible for written communication—correspondence, records, and minutes showing decisions, plans, and publicity—and for ensuring that everyone has the right information. An adult member of the crew committee may be assigned to assist, and other crew members can be enlisted to help as well. The principal responsibilities of the position include:
Serve as the communications officer and, in that position, manage all communications and publicity for the crew.
Maintain crew membership and attendance records in consultation with the vice president of administration.
Handle crew correspondence and minutes.
Coordinate crew publicity through local media, social media, crew newsletters, and the crew’s telephone network.
Approach Venturing in a spirit of fun, and seek to reflect this spirit in the publicity and communications of the crew.