Youth Leadership Positions

Crew President

The Crew President is the primary leader of the Crew. He or She was selected by crew members as the best person to lead and represent them. Being Crew President carries honor and priviledge, but sldo requires hard work, responsibility and dedication.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as leader of the Crew
• Implement the Crew program in cooperation with the 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 wherher the responsibilities of the officers are being considered and carried out effecticely.
• Approach Venturing in a spirit of fun and enjoyment, and encourage others to do so as well.
• Run the crew officers’ meeting.

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Vice President – Administration

Two key responsibilities characterize the position of vice president of administration: leading the recruiting efforts for new crew members and managing member recognition.

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. This position also follows up with any members who seem to be losing interest and helps them re-engage with the crew.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 in leadership of the Crew membership and sustainability events.
• Organize, record and recognize the achievements of crew members.
• Conduct opering and closing ceremonies for special occasions as scheduled.
• Attend all Crew activities.
• Participate in the Council’s annual Ventuuring 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.

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Vice President – 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 the crew members.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the program officer of the Crew and arrage the program planning process for the crew.
• Collect and maintain a crew activity file consisting of the Program Capability Inventory forms, 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).
• Appiont youth chairs for special projects and appoint special crew officers, if this responsibility was 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.

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Vice President – Communications

Effective communication is a key ingredient in any organization. The Vice President of Communications 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 the Vice President of Communications, and other crew members can be enlisted to help as well..

Responsibilities 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 activities in a spirit of fun and seek to reflect this soirit in the publicity and communications of the crew.

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Treasurer

The crew treasurer is responsible for keeping accurate records of the income and expenditures of the crew’s funds. The crew expects an exact accounting of all the money taken in or paid out. The treasurer ensures that all expenditures are approved by crew officers and the Advisor before writing any checks, An auditor from the crew committee may be assigned to assist in setting up bookkeeping procedures, bank accounts, and money-handling methods.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the financial officer and in that position, maintain financial records and the crew budget.
• Collect and disburse crew funds.
• Communicate with the officers and members on a regular basis to keep them informed about the crew’s finances.
• Maintain and share balance sheets for current adventures.
• Approach Venturing in a spirit of fun and spread this spirit in carrying out the treasurer’s responsibilities.

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Crew Quartermaster

The crew quartermaster is responsible for the crew supplies and equipment. He or she keeps an inventory of and maintains equipment in good working order. When equipment is loaned to a crew member, the quartermaster

monitors the safe return of the items. The crew quartermaster generates a list of equipment and supplies needed by the crew for future acquisition.

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Crew Guide

The crew guide serves as an individual mentor for new Venturers, assisting in their understanding of the Venturing program and participation in crew activities.

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Crew Historian

The crew historian collects and preserves memorabilia, press releases, photos and other data of historical significance to the crew. He or she maintains information about crew activities and alumni crew members.