Leadership Opportunities

Join Our Leadership Team!

We are seeking dedicated adults to join our Honor Guard leadership team. Each role is crucial in delivering an exceptional experience for our youth. Below, you will find detailed descriptions of the Gulf Stream Council Honor Guard leadership positions to help you determine where you might best contribute. If you are interested, please contact Ronnie Grandis at rgscouthonor@gmail.com for further discussion.

Treasurer

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Financial Management: Manages the Honor Guard's finances with diligence and transparency.
  • Budget Management: Prepares and manages the Honor Guard’s budget, ensuring funds are allocated effectively.
  • Financial Records: Keeps detailed and accurate financial records, including receipts, expenditures, and financial reports.
  • Reporting: Regularly reports the financial status to the Honor Guard and provides updates at meetings.
  • Fund Allocation: Ensures funds are available for various activities and initiatives, prioritizing the Honor Guard's needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Integrity and transparency in handling funds.
  • Good communication skills for reporting and discussing financial matters.

Secretary

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Record Keeping: Keeps accurate records of all Honor Guard meetings and activities.
  • Minutes Preparation: Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings to ensure everyone is informed.
  • Administrative Tasks: Manages correspondence, including sending out meeting notices and reminders.
  • Documentation: Maintains and organizes all important documents, ensuring they are accessible when needed.
  • Communication: Acts as a communication link within the Honor Guard, ensuring information flows smoothly.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
  • Ability to manage time and multitask effectively.

Membership Chair

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment: Manages recruitment efforts to attract new members to the Honor Guard.
  • Retention: Develop strategies to retain current members and keep them engaged.
  • Membership Drives: Organizes and executes membership drives and recruitment events.
  • Onboarding: Oversees the onboarding process for new members, ensuring they are integrated smoothly.
  • Engagement: Works to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and execute events.
  • Enthusiasm for recruiting and engaging with new people.
  • Organizational skills for managing membership records.

Program Chair

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Activity Planning: Assists in planning and organizing Honor Guard activities and events.
  • Coordination: Works with the Vice President of the Program to ensure a balanced and diverse program.
  • Event Management: Manages the logistics and execution of events, ensuring they run smoothly.
  • Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from members to improve future programs.
  • Scheduling: Ensures a well-rounded schedule that meets the interests and needs of the Honor Guard.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and event planning skills.
  • Creativity in designing engaging activities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others.
  • Good communication skills for coordinating with various stakeholders.

Training Chair

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Training Coordination: Ensures both youth and adult leaders receive the necessary training.
  • Opportunity Identification: Identifies and coordinates training opportunities for members.
  • Tracking: Keeps detailed records of completed training and certifications.
  • Support: Provides support and resources to help members complete their training requirements.
  • Training Updates: Stay updated on new training programs and requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of training programs and requirements.
  • Strong organizational and tracking skills.
  • Ability to motivate and support members in their training endeavors.
  • Good communication skills for coordinating training opportunities.

Fundraising Chair

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Fundraising Planning: Organizes and oversees fundraising activities to secure funds for the Honor Guard.
  • Goal Setting: Sets fundraising goals and develops strategies to meet them.
  • Event Management: Plans and executes fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Donor Relations: Builds and maintains relationships with sponsors and donors to secure ongoing support.
  • Financial Oversight: Ensures sufficient funds are raised to support the Honor Guard’s activities and goals.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience in fundraising and event planning.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors.
  • Good communication and marketing skills.

Public Relations Chair

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Image Management: Manages the Honor Guard’s image and public communications.
  • Publicity: Handles publicity for Honor Guard events and activities, ensuring they are well-promoted.
  • Media Relations: Builds and maintains relationships with local media.
  • Content Creation: Creates content for newsletters, social media, and other communication channels.
  • Community Engagement: Engages with the community to promote the Honor Guard and its activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong communication and marketing skills.
  • Experience in public relations and media relations.
  • Creativity in content creation and promotion.
  • Ability to manage multiple communication channels.

Equipment Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Equipment Management: Manages Honor Guard equipment and supplies, ensuring they are in good condition.
  • Inventory: Keeps an accurate inventory of all equipment and supplies.
  • Maintenance: Ensures equipment is properly maintained and stored.
  • Logistics: Manages the logistics of equipment used for activities and events.
  • Procurement: Oversees the procurement of new equipment as needed.
  • Vendor Relations: Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors to ensure quality equipment and supplies.
  • Team Coordination: Ensures the team maintains the equipment and prepares it for each ceremony.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage logistics.
  • Good communication skills for coordinating equipment use and vendor relations.