What Are My Duties as a Chapter Officer?
The names of the offices and the responsibilities of officers vary among chapters. Although some chapters have more officers than those explained below, and some arrange officer responsibilities differently, this particular grouping has worked well for many chapters. Officers should refer to their chapter bylaws and advisor(s) to learn the specific duties that are required of their positions within the chapter.

President
Lead meetings, prepare meeting agendas, appoint and establish any necessary committees, vote only in case of a tie, develop goals for the chapter with the help of the advisor and other officers, oversee chapter projects and award entry preparation.

Vice President of Scholarship
Oversee the Honors Study Topic activities, encourage academic excellence, prepare the Scholarship Hallmark Award entry for the Hallmark Awards Program.

Vice President of Leadership
Direct the chapter in the use of parliamentary procedure for meetings, oversee all leadership activities, prepare the Leadership Hallmark Award entry for the Hallmark Awards Program, assume the duties of the chapter president in his or her absence.

Vice President of Service
Oversee the International Service Program activities, encourage volunteerism and community service, prepare the Service Hallmark Award entry for the Hallmark Awards program.

Vice President of Fellowship
Encourage scholarly fellowship at all levels of the organization, oversee all fellowship activities, implement new ways to increase membership and meeting attendance.

Treasurer
Open and/or maintain a bank account for the chapter; receive all money and write all checks; keep a set of books which shall be audited and notarized before the office is relinquished; present a financial report at each business meeting; place all records in the official files of the chapter at the end of each academic year. (Note: Many colleges require that a chapter advisor approve any expenditures. Officers should consult the advisor to determine the college's policies on organization finances.)

Recording Secretary
Take minutes at each chapter meeting and present those minutes at the following meeting; keep records of all chapter activities; keep current files of photos, flyer, etc.; and place all records in the official record book at the end of each academic year.

Public Relations Secretary
Promote the chapter at all levels of the organization submit articles to the campus and community newspapers; create a chapter newsletter on a regular basis; and take photographs at all chapter activities