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OFFICER ROLES
 

Chairman

The Chairman will preside over all meetings of the groups unit; serve as a member of all  committees, issue the call for regular and special meetings, schedule regular elections, and are sure they are held in accordance with the by-laws of the (VFWMG).
 

Co-Chairman

The Co-Chairman will perform all duties of the Chairman in his/her absence and fulfill any other duties requested by President to help with club activities and membership.
 

Treasurer

The Treasurer will collect dues and other forms of income due to the group, maintain the accounting books, make payments from the group funds when so ordered by the President and or a vote of the membership, sign all group checks (along with the Chairman or the Co-Chairman's signature) and make regular reports of the groups financial status to the general membership.
 

Chaplain

The Chaplain shall keep a record of any sick and distressed members and make report of such at meetings. The Chaplain shall give opening and closing prayers of thanks and thoughts at meetings and group functions.
 

Secretary

The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings and take care of membership records and process membership applications, unless, this duty is assigned to someone other than the Secretary by the President. The Secretary will also handle correspondence for the Unit or as ask to do so by the President.
 

Sergeant of Arms

The Sergeant of Arms is to ensure that all meetings are conduct with the by-law and Group functions are carried out with out incident or disturbance. He is to with the approval of the President, police and enforces the by-laws, conduct regulations
 

Safety Officer

The Safety Officer is to Monitor the local and state legislative activities affecting motorcycling. To make sure a meet is properly sanctioned, with liability insurance coverage intact. To review registration procedures and ensure that an adequate supply of all sign-up materials and release forms are available. To research and consolidate information on all participant or spectator mishaps or occurrences. To complete and mail the ICO injury report from within 24 hours after the meet. To call the AMA immediately following the meet to report any serious accident.
 

Public Relations Officer

The Public Relations Officer, Historian, and Web Master may be one role or divided into separate roles working together to maintain a file and have it ready to present at each meeting and all group functions.  He or she will be in charge of all (VFWMG) Unit publicity, in conjunction with and approved by the Group Unit President. Duties will include, but not be limited to Historian, Club File, Pictures, Newspaper Articles, TV and Radio Announcements, Club Community Book, and the Group Unit Web Site.
 

Road Captains

The Unit is to have 3 Road Captains. They are to plan all group tours, runs, activities, etc.  To stimulate interest in activities.  To assist in handling group socials, parties, and other functions.  To enforce all rules of group riding.  One is to lead the club in formation riding or parades, and the other is to close up the rear to watch for potential problems with riders or equipment.
 

Council Members The Chairman or his designated representative (a regular VFW Rider) will preside over all meetings of the groups unit; serve as a member of all committees, issue the call for regular and special meetings, and are insure they are held in accordance with the guidelines of the (VFWMG). Represent the VFWMG at all meetings of the sponsoring Post/District.
 

 

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