NWTC Virtual Student Organization Handbook Fall 2020 | Page 6

The Vice-President
o Be an ex-official member of all committees.
o Manage the committees.
o Perform the duties of the president in his/her absence.
o Serve in partnership with the President, as a leadership team.
o A “catch all” position, has great potential to facilitate annual goals for the
organization.
o Can serve as parliamentarian.
HINT: To create a functional leadership team, open and frequent communication
with the president is necessary. Some organizations have VP serve in a leadership
“co-chair” role.
The Treasurer
o Collect member dues.
o Prepare and adhere to an approved budget.
o Maintain accurate records.
o Transact business through Finance office.
o Keep executive board informed of financial strengths and weaknesses of the
organization.
o Have the books audited or reconciled?
o Work with fundraising committee to set annual fundraising goals and coordinate
fundraising activities.
HINT: Keep budget information current and receipts available to members upon
request. Your duties include assisting organization officers in their activities on a
sound business basis and ensuring the account of records
The Secretary
o Record accurate minutes of all meetings.
o Keep the organization’s permanent records/archives.
o Update all roster information.
o Publish organization bulletin.
o Maintain official membership record.
o Complete club directory.
o Attend all meetings.
o Create or maintain organization website.
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