President

  • Key to the whole SkillsUSA chapter
  • Know what work has to be done (expected to communicate)
  • Keeps informed of member progress and sees that the chapter is moving forward
  • Presides over meetings, making sure they begin on time and follow the order of business as set forth on the agenda
  • Has a complete understanding of the matters being discussed and the possible effect of their recommendations
  • Conducts meetings following correct parliamentary procedure
  • Brings issues to a conclusion when sensing a discussion is dragging or being monopolized
  • Must be present at all functions and meetings
  • Works with other officers to prepare the agenda
  • Represents SkillsUSA in the school and community
  • Assists with any duties that need to be done
  • Generates participation among members
  • Arrives 5-10 minutes early for functions to prepare area and makes sure everything is ready
  • Meet with committees
Vice President

  • First assistant to the president, should prepare for the office as carefully as the president
  • Presides at meetings and other functions in the absence of the president
  • Must be well informed of the issues
  • Assist the president in preparing the agenda and advises the president about the agenda during the meetings
  • Generate a year-end report
  • Must be prepared to assume office of president (or any other position) when necessary
  • With the parliamentarian, is responsible for setup of the room for the meeting
  • Assists the president by meeting with committees and assuring all activities are in keeping with SkillsUSA chapter activities
  • Responsible with the president for posting the agenda to the website
Secretary

  • Takes minutes of all meetings
  • Posts minutes to the web site
  • Ensures the web site page is up to date
  • Includes in the minutes the name of the chapter, the kind or purpose of the meetings; the date, time and place; name of the presiding officer; approval of previous minutes; treasurer's report; reports and actions taken, in order; motions carried or lost; adjournment
  • Counts votes unless someone else is appointed
  • Asks question if unsure of the wording of a motion or its outcome
  • Keeps/has access to the SkillsUSA Constitution and by-laws
  • Calls meetings to order in absence of both the President and Vice President
  • Takes care of all chapter correspondence including thank you letters
  • Keeps Calendar up-to-date
Treasurer

  • Keeps record of chapter funds and points
  • Takes attendance
  • Maintains Membership records
  • Assists advisors in paying bills and making deposits
  • Prepares financial statements
  • Complete Inventory of chapter equipment
  • Knows all regulations about handling the chapter finances
Reporter

  • Gets news about the chapter before the public (School Announcements, Emails, etc.)
  • Generates press releases
  • Includes "who, what, when, where, why, how" of events
  • Liaison for Class Reps
Parliamentarian

  • Is the chapter authority and consultant to the president in procedural matters
  • Maintains order in the meetings
  • Calls attention to any errors in procedures
  • Manages Games and Game Committee
Historian

  • Maintains the archives of pictures, videos and other information regarding SkillsUSA
  • Takes pictures and videos of SkillsUSA events
  • Assists reporter with advertisements and promotional material