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Venturing Positions

Objective:
Crew Size:
Age Group:
People Type:
Organization:
Structure:
Activities:
Teens to interact and have fun.
6-15
14 (passed 8th grade) - 20
Fun, enthusiastic, inspiring, creative, go-getter
Boy Scouts of America
Flat Hierarchy (more people report to single officers)
High Adventure
 
Youth:
Primary Positions
President
VP Administration
VP Programs
Secretary
Treasurer
Secondary Positions
Web Master
Quartermaster
Committees
Fundraisers
Shirts
First-nighter
Activity Chair 
Super Activity
Other Committees
Skill Teaching (Task-force) specialists
Bylaws & Rules (new ones, amending, etc)
Crew general gear (looking for free stoves..)
Adults:
Primary Positions
Advisor
Chartered Organization
Charter Representative
Crew Committee
Secondary Positions
Other Associate Advisors
Consultants
Assoc. Adv. Administration
Assoc. Adv. Programs

Youth Primary Positions

Job Descriptions

President
  • Serves as 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 Venturing Officers' Association (VOA) meetings and council VOA 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 the annual 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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Vice-President Administration

  • 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.
  • Organizes and recognizes the achievements of crew members.
  • Conducts opening and closing ceremonies for special occasions as scheduled
  • Attends all crew activities.
  • Participates in the council VOA program planning conference.
  • 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.

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Vice-President Program
  • 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 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.
  • Approaches and encourages others to approach Venturing activities in a spirit of fun and enjoyment.

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Secretary

  • Serves as the communications officer and, in that position, manages all 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

  • Serves as the financial officer and, in that position, maintains financial records and monitors the crew budget.
  • Collects and disburses crew funds.
  • Communicates with the officers and members on a regular basis to keep them informed about the crew's finances.
  • Approaches Venturing in a spirit of fun, and spreads this spirit in carrying out the treasurer's responsibilities.

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