Elected Youth Positions in Crew 202:
The following positions are elected by the
membership for terms of six months. Elections are typically held in
February and August.
Crew
President
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- Serves as the youth leader of the Crew.
- Implements the crew program in cooperation with
officers and members.
Works closely with Advisors and other adult leaders in a spirit of
partnership.
- Represents the crew at the Teen Leaders' Council
meetings and Teen Leaders' Council annual program planning
conference and is available to report to the chartered organization
and crew committee.
- Assists the Crew Advisor in conducting the crew
officers' seminar.
Appoints youth chairs for special projects and appoints special crew
officers.
- Presents a report to the chartered organization 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.
- Approaches Venturing and encourages others to
approach Venturing in a spirit of fun and enjoyment.
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Administrative Vice President
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- Serves as administrative officer of the crew.
- Assumes the responsibilities of the crew president
in his or her absence.
- Leads the recruiting and admission of new members
during the year.
- Usually chairs the Crew open house.
- Organizes and recognizes the achievement of Crew
members.
- Conducts opening and closing ceremonies for special
occasions as scheduled.
- Attends all crew activities.
- Participates in the Teen Leaders' Council program
planning conference.
- Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun, and seeks
to reflect this spirit in the recruiting of new members through
recognizing the achievements of crew members.
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Program
Vice President
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- Serves as the program officer of the Crew and, in
that position, arranges the program planning process for the Crew.
- 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 annual activity schedule.
- Determines the interests of the Crew members on an
ongoing basis (using Venturing activity interest surveys or other
tools).
- Provides support for the chair and committee for
each activity.
- Maintains an up-to-date calendar of Crew meetings
and activities.
- Approaches and encourages others to approach
Venturing activities in a spirit of fun and enjoyment.
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Secretary
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- Serves as the communications officer and, in that
position, manages communications and publicity for the Crew.
- Maintains Crew membership and attendance records.
- Handles Crew correspondence and minutes.
- Coordinates Crew publicity through local media, Crew
newsletters, and the Crew's telephone network.
- Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun, and seeks
to reflect this spirit in the publicity and communications of the
Crew.
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Treasurer
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Crew 202 operates on a cash basis. Members pay for
activities as they participate. The
Treasurer activities described below are completed on an
activity-specific basis. If/when a Crew 202 check must be written
to an outside vendor from the funds collected, the youth must seek help
from the adult Crew Committee.
- Serves as the financial officer and, in that
position, maintains financial records and monitors the Crew budget
for the event.
- Collects and disburses participant funds for the
event. Reconciles receipts and actual vs. budget expenditures.
- Communicates with the officers and members on a
regular basis to keep them informed about event finances.
(i.e., funds collected for specific outings)
- Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun, and spreads
this spirit in carrying out the Treasurer's responsibilities.
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