Expectations of Officers

All Officers and Committee Chairmen
  1. Agree to attend every Chapter function through out their term of office.
  2. Will wear the complete Official Boy Scout Uniform to all Chapter and Lodge events. This includes Scout shirt with correct insignia, Scout pants or Scout shorts with Scout belt, and Scout socks. Jeans and camouflage clothing are not allowed. Remember that as an officer you must set the example.
  3. Agree to attend all Lodge events, including Lodge Leadership Development, Winter Banquet, Spring Pow Wow, Conclave, and Spring Inductions, and Fall Fellowship.
  4. Agree to consult with their Lodge counterpart at least monthly.
  5. Agree to consult with their Adviser at least monthly.
  6. Will promote the Chapter, the Lodge, the Order of the Arrow, and the Council Camping Program, including Summer Camp at Camp Durant, at every possible opportunity.

Chapter Chief
  1. Assume responsibility for the operation of the Chapter.
  2. Represent the Chapter at all Lodge functions.
  3. Represent the Chapter at all Lodge Executive Committee Meetings. Currently, there are LEC meetings at each of the three Lodge events on Friday evening and Sunday morning. There are three LEC meetings during the weekend of the Lodge Leadership Development. All of these meetings are mandatory for the Chapter Chief and Chapter Adviser. The Chapter Chief can designate any active Chapter member as the chapter representative to vote for the Chapter at any Lodge Executive Committee Meeting.
  4. Plan and run a Chapter meeting or event each month throughout the year.
  5. Give leadership to Chapter Officers.
  6. Work with Chapter Adviser to assure a quality Chapter as defined by the William Stanley Roth Award guidelines.
  7. Ensure that Chapter achieves 100% Troop Elections.
  8. Ensure that Chapter achieves 100% Camping Promotions.
  9. Attend the annual Camping Promotions Briefing in December to help promote camping in Occoneechee Council.
  10. Oversee and encourage all Chapter Officers to adequately complete their duties.
  11. Appoint chairmen of the Operating Committees and any ad hoc committees and ensure that they have the resources to complete their functions.

Chapter Vice-Chief of Service
  1. Direct all Chapter Service projects within the Chapter.
  2. Represent the Chapter at all Lodge service functions. It is mandatory to attend all Lodge events with service (Spring Inductions, Fall Inductions, and National One Day of service.)
  3. Work with Adviser to develop projects for the Chapter to do for the Lodge, community and Occoneechee camps.
  4. Submit a report on service at each Chapter meeting.

Chapter Vice-Chief of Inductions
  1. Coordinate the inductions process within the Chapter.
  2. Represent the Chapter at all Lodge inductions functions. It is mandatory to attend all Lodge events with inductions (Spring Inductions and Fall Fellowship). Work with the Chief Elangomat at the event. Ensure that the Chapter has a ratio of at least one trained Elangomat for each ten Ordeal candidates
  3. Make sure all troops have an election, if wanted. Contact your Adviser immediately if a troop does not want an election for any reason. Train the election teams and coordinate all elections. The results of each election along with the adult nomination, if one, should be forwarded to the Chapter Chief the following day.
  4. Coordinate the direction of ceremonies for the "Call Out" at the Spring District Camporee.
  5. Make sure that each new candidate gets a package after the "Call out" including Spirit of the Arrow Booklet #1, a letter from the Chief, and details of the Inductions weekend concerning dates, what to bring, and a brief description of what to expect.
  6. Submit a report on inductions and elections at each Chapter meeting.
  7. Work with Adviser to ensure that Chapter achieves 100% Troop Elections.
  8. Work closely with the Vice-Chief of Camping Promotions and include him or his representatives with the election teams during troop visitations.

Chapter Vice-Chief of Camping Promotions
  1. Coordinate all Camping Promotions within the Chapter.
  2. Work closely with the Vice-Chief of Inductions and the election teams to promote camping. Encourage all members of each troop to attend Summer Camp, in particular, to attend at Camp Durant either as a troop or as provisional.
  3. Encourage troops to seek Quality Unit Award and Lodge Honor Troop Award.
  4. Submit a report on camping promotions at each Chapter meeting.
  5. Work with Adviser to ensure that Chapter achieves 100% Camping Promotions at the troop visitations.
  6. Attend the annual Camping Promotions Briefing in December to help promote camping in Occoneechee Council.

Chapter Vice-Chief of American Indian Affairs
  1. Assume responsibility for the dissemination of American Indian information concerning dancing, outfits, singing, and drumming.
  2. Represent the Chapter at all Lodge functions involving American Indian activities with mandatory attendance at Spring Pow Wow and Fall Fellowship.
  3. Encourage Chapter Arrowmen to make dance outfits and learn to dance.
  4. Set the example by attending horizon broadening experiences such as Carolinas Indian Seminar and local American Indian Pow Wow's.
  5. Submit a report on American Indian Affairs at each Chapter meeting.

Chapter Secretary
  1. Assist and work with the Chapter Chief
  2. Maintain minutes of all Chapter meetings.
  3. Ensure that all Chapter Arrowmen have accurate and advance notice of all Chapter and Lodge events. Responsible for all Chapter mailings.
  4. Keep membership records.
  5. Establish and maintain a Chapter Phone Tree using the Troop/Team Representatives.
  6. Be responsible for roll call and reading of minutes of previous meeting at all Chapter functions.
  7. Work with your Adviser to ensure Chapter meets Brotherhood conversion goals of the Lodge.

Chapter Treasurer
  1. Maintain all Chapter financial records
  2. Submit a treasurer's report at each Chapter meeting.
  3. Propose a budget for the next year with the cooperation of the Chapter Chief, Chapter Adviser, and your Adviser.
  4. Working with your Adviser, be responsible for any money, receipts, or disbursements at all Chapter events.
  5. Determine, in cooperation with the Chapter Chief and Chapter Adviser, a proposed fee to be charged at all Chapter events.

Chapter Committee Chairman
  1. Pick committee members subject to the approval of the Chapter Chief.
  2. Work with Chapter Chief and adult advisers to ensure committee functions are completed.

Adult Adviser to a Chapter Officer or Chairman
  1. Responsible for supporting and advising your Chapter Officer or Chairman to create a successful Chapter by making him successful.
  2. Attend and help at every Chapter and Lodge event.
  3. Know and enforce all rules, policies, and procedures of Occoneechee Lodge, Occoneechee Council, and the Boy Scouts of America.
  4. Wear the complete Official Boy Scout Uniform to all Chapter and Lodge events.
  5. Work with your Officer or Chairman at least one time each month.
  6. Promote the Chapter, the Lodge, the Order of the Arrow, and the Council Camping Program, including Summer Camp at Camp Durant, at every possible opportunity.