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 Presidents preside at our meetings and represent the organizations in an official capacity whenever needed. As "leaders of leaders," the Presidents set 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, the Presidents do not vote while presiding.

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

The chapter Secretaries are 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. You can also see their handiwork on the bulletin boards inside the music building.

The Alumni Secretaries are responsible for communication with regional Alumni, including with any local alumni associations. In addition to attending their meetings, they are a consistent point of contact for all alumni wishing to communicate with the chapter.

The Treasurers are 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 Chapters' fiscal well-being both to the group and to National Headquarters. They report on debts owed to the chapters and act as a collection agent for unpaid sums as necessary. They also work closely to coordinate activities with the Fundraising Committee.

The chapter Historians maintain a written and pictorial history of the Chapters and of the Band. They are involved with scrapbooking, recording, and the development of a narrative history of SDSU.

The Sergeants-at-Arms act as "property managers" for the chapter and record an inventory of all chapter posessions. During meetings they are responsible for collecting and counting proxies and ballots, enforcing the chapters' parliamentary documents, and assisting Presidents and Parliamentarian in maintaining proper order.