Crew 445 Leaders and their Responsibilities



Crew President:

Responsibilities:

Serves as youth leader for the Crew
Implements the Crew program in cooperation with officers and members
Works closely with the Crew Advisor and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership
Represents the Crew at Teen Leaders' Council meetings and Teen Leaders' Council annual program planning conferences
Assists the Crew Advisor in conduction the Crew officers' training program
Appoints youth chairs for special projects and appoints special Crew officers
Presents the annual report to the chartered organization and Crew committee at the conclusion of the term of office
Assesses on an ongoing basis whether the responsibilities of the officers are being considered and carried out effectively
Attends all Crew activities
Approaches Venturing and encourages others to approach Venturing in a sprit of fun and enjoyment



Administrative Vice President:

Responsibilities:

Serves as administrative officer for the Crew
Assumes the responsibilities of the Crew president in his or her absence
Works closely with the Associate Advisor for administration and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership
Leads the recruiting and admission of new members during the year
Usually chairs annual Crew open house
Organizes and recognizes the achievements of Crew members
Conducts opening and closing ceremonies for special occasions as scheduled
Participates in the council's annual Teen Leaders' Council program planning conference
Attends all Crew activities
Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun, and seeks to reflect this spirit in the recruiting of new members and through recognizing the achievements of Crew members



Program Vice President:

Responsibilities:

Serves as the program officer of the Crew and, in that position, arranges the program planning process for the Crew
Works closely with the Associate Advisors for program and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership
Collects and maintains 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
Determines the interests of the Crew members on an ongoing basis (using Venturing activity interest surveys)
Provides support for the chair and committee for each activity
Maintains an up-to-date calendar of Crew meetings and activities
Attends all Crew activities
Approaches and encourages others to approach Venturing activities in a spirit of fun and enjoyment



Secretary:

Responsibilities:

Serves as the communications officer and, in that position, manages all communications and publicity for the Crew
Works closely with the Crew committee secretary and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership
Maintains Crew membership and attendance records
Handles Crew correspondence and minutes
Coordinated Crew publicity through local media, Crew newsletters, and the Crew's telephone network
Attends all Crew activities
Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun, and seeks to reflect this spirit in the publicity and communications of the Crew



Treasurer:

Responsibilities:

Serves as the financial officer and, in that position, maintains financial records and monitors the Crew budget
Works closely with the Crew committee treasurer and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership
Collects and disburses Crew funds with Crew committee treasurer
Communicates with the officers and members on a regular basis to keep them informed about the Crew's finances
Attends all Crew activities
Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun, and spreads this spirit in carrying out the treasurer's responsibilities

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Leadership responsibilities taken from the Venturer/Ranger Handbook, 2003 printing.
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