Vice President of Program

Much of a crew's success depends on the program of activities, and managing the development of a good program is the core of the position of vice president of program. Venturing is based on planning a program that meets the needs and interests of crew members.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as the program officer of the crew and arrange the program planning process for the crew.

  • Collect and maintain a crew activity file consisting of the Program Capability Inventory forms, a list of crew member interests and suggestions for activities, program resources, and an annual activity schedule.

  • Determine the interests of the crew members on an ongoing basis (using Venturing Activity Interest Surveys).

  • Appoint youth chairs for special projects and appoint special crew officers, if this responsibility was assigned by the crew president.

  • Provide support for the chair and committee for each activity.

  • Maintain an up-to-date calendar of crew meetings and activities.

  • Approach Venturing activities in a spirit of fun and enjoyment, and encourage others to do the same.

Sharing yoru responsibility with others is a part of Venturing. It is a quality of good leadership.

Resources

References: Handbook for Venturers