Chapter Officers and Chairs

The chapter sponsor guides and assists the groups in their efforts to improve the quality of the bands in many fashions. This person operates under the authority of the Director and is responsible for governing and monitoring the daily activities and affairs of our chapter. Sponsors are considered ex officio members of all committees. They act as a consultant and advisor to the chapters and as our liaison to the University staff.

The President presides at our meetings and represent the organization in an official capacity whenever needed. As "leaders of leaders," the President sets the overall style, tone, and vision of the group and work to encourage the development of new leaders within the organization. They are ex-officio members of all committees and work to ensure the proper functioning of all offices and chairs. Presidents must be effective communicaters, listeners, and teachers. On most issues, Presidents do not vote while presiding.

The Vice-President of Membership is responsible for all aspects of the candidate program, including recruitment, education (or "candidate classes") and the chapter candidate ceremonies and rituals.

The Vice-President of Service is responsible for all aspects of service within the chapter both at the University and in the community. He/she shall also be the head of the Service Committee.

The chapter Secretary is responsible for taking minutes and recording summaries of meetings and activities throughout the year. They also handle all correspondence with other organizations. They are responsible for maintaining an accurate membership roster and for taking attendance at all chapter functions.

The Treasurer is responsible for the handling of all money going in or out of the group, and for maintaining the groups' permanent ledger. They collect all dues and present reports on the status of the Chapter's fiscal well-being both to the group and to National Headquarters. They report on debts owed to the chapter and act as a collection agent for unpaid sums as necessary. They also work closely to coordinate activities with the Fundraising Committee.

The Guardian of Sisterhood shall encourage sisterhood within the chapter and be in charge of organizing activites such as bonding nights and chapter retreats. He/she shall also be responisble for rehearsal and orchestration of ritual music.

The chapter Historian maintains a written and pictorial history of the current chapter and previous chapters and of the Band. They are involved with scrapbooking, recording, and the development of a narrative history of SDSU.

The Sergeant-at-Arms acts as a "property manager" for the chapter and records an inventory of all chapter posessions. During meetings they are responsible for collecting and counting proxies and ballots, enforcing the chapter's parliamentary documents, and assisting the President and Parliamentarian in maintaining proper order.