Captain

Requirements:

• Attend at least one half (preferably more) of meetings. This includes contests such as PUMaC and HMMT.

• Active on Google Hangouts, Discord, or Facebook Messenger

• AIME Qualification (not strict, but recommended)

Responsibilities:

• General

  • website

    • signup form

    • results

    • resources folder / github link

  • interest

    • get approval for poster

    • introduction meeting

    • have a stand at the club fair

    • advertise in math classes?

    • t-shirts??

  • communication

    • google group (for emails)

    • group chat?

    • surveys regarding TST's, meetings, etc.

    • spreadsheet of contact info

  • satisfy misc club requirements (see PHS Club Handbook)

• Contests

  • logistics

    • register

    • manage signups 

    • compile contact and travel info

    • collect fees (if necessary)

  • team selection tests

    • problem creation

    • problem selection 

    • test-solving

    • administration 

      • familiarize yourself with the grading script

    • review

• Meetings

  • calendar

  • attendance sheet

  • past contest practice

    • ARML Local, Purple Comet, HMMT, etc.

    • see spreadsheet - "Possible Team Rounds"

  • original materials 

    • lectures / problem sessions / etc.

    • maintain materials link under resources

Application Questions:

A few sentences for each should suffice.

1. How do you study for math contests? Should others prepare in the same way? 

2. Describe your results in math contests during the past school year.

   • What was your best result and how did you achieve it?

   • Same as above, except for your worst result.

3. Why would you make a good captain? Do you have any past leadership experience?

4. How organized are you?

5. Will you be able to write problems for team selection tests? If you have written problems in the past, please provide one of your favorites.

6. Do you have any new ideas for next year (ex. to increase interest / attendance)? If so, be specific.

   • What can you do that current captains have not already done themselves? 

7. (Optional) Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?