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The Executive
Officer is appointed by DeMolay International as
their chief representative and the primary adult authority for
DeMolay in a jurisdiction. He, in turn, may appoint a staff of
volunteers with specific areas of responsibility to assist the
DeMolay program in various ways. Here is a list of Leadership
Team positions appointed by the Executive Officer
in PA, with a general description of their duties.
Assistant or regional program directors, as well as new program
area directors, are appointed as needed.
For a listing
of the individuals currently filling staff positions, see the
EO Team
page in the People
section of this site.
If you are
interested in working in one of these areas, contact the appropriate
leadership team member (contacts are on the EO
team page) or the Executive Officer.
Click a title to jump to the job description
for that position.
| General Duties of
all Leadership Team Members |
| Administrative
Team Members |
Deputy Executive Officer
Executive Secretary
Executive Treasurer
Legal Counsel
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| Program Directors |
Director of Advisor Training
Director of Athletics
Director of Awards
Director of Competitions
Director of Convention
Director of Convention Yearbook
Director of the Leadership Correspondence
Course
Director of the Legion of Honor
Director of Membership
Director of the PMC-MSA Program
Director of Publications
Director of the Representative DeMolay Program
Director of Ritual
Director of Scholarships
Director of the State Sweetheart Program
Director of the State Officer Program
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ALL
STAFF MEMBERS - General Duties
- Attend
the Annual Convention and all Leadership Team Meetings called
by the Executive Officer, and other state functions when
assigned.
- Support
the programs of the State Officers and assist in their execution.
- Make
annual recommendations for budgetary impact of program or
special financial needs.
- Coordinate
with the Executive Secretary for all large printing and
mailing needs, flyers, or articles for various publications.
- Any
other duties assigned by the Executive Officer
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DEPUTY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Participate
in creation of policy statements, via telephone, e-mail,
and meetings with the Executive Officer.
- Represent
the Executive Officer in assigned Chapters by conducting
inspections and making ceremonial visitations to your Chapters
and Advisory Council meetings to provide supervision and
instruction as needed.
- Be
responsible for the composition of the Advisory Councils
of assigned Chapters, advocate active participation of Sponsoring
Bodies in the process, and recommend to the Executive Officer
the addition or removal of members.
- Attend
stated meetings and Installations of each Chapter on a regular
basis-- at the very least, once Installation per year and
one meeting per term, reviewing the attendance register,
Chapter minutes, and paraphernalia storage area.
- Involve
the State Officers in membership drives and educational
programs to assist the Chapters.
- Attend
Advisory Council meetings, at the very least, twice a year,
and review Term Plan, Risk Management and Youth Protection
procedures, Council Minutes and Financial Records, at least
annually.
- See
that assigned Chapters follow the Rules and Regulations
of DeMolay International, the Bylaws of Pennsylvania DeMolay,
the Policies of the Executive Officer, and their own Chapter
Bylaws.
- See
that all reports due from assigned Chapters are filed on
a timely basis.
- Coordinate
the establishment of New Chapters in nearby communities.
- File
brief reports on visitations and/or Chapter contacts with
the Executive Secretary.
- See
that honors are awarded when due to a deserving DeMolay
worker. Ensure proper presentation of Chevalier and Cross
of Honor ceremonies.
- While
supervising local Chapters, provide latitude for "local
autonomy" in decision-making.
- Advise
advisors. Leave the advising of DeMolays to their own advisors.
Help advisors learn to provide proper guidance to their
young men.
- Be
a liaison, or a conduit, from assigned Chapters to the Executive
Officer, to help him understand the needs of the Chapters
in the areas of programming, support, education, or help.
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EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY
- Prepare
all official correspondence for the Executive Officer.
- Work
closely with the EO Leadership Team Members to provide administrative
support necessary to do their jobs effectively.
- Serve
as chief coordinator of records with the DeMolay Service
and Leadership Center.
- Maintain
up-to-date files of Form 10's, Annual Financial Reports
and Advisory Council Certification Forms.
- File
and maintain all active program files of DeMolay in Pennsylvania.
- Coordinate
all Chapter mailings and mass distribution of materials,
including the Pennsylvania DeMolay Handbook Sections.
- Prepare
all Convention registration materials and computerize records.
- Provide
administrative support to the State Officers for programming
planning.
- Perform
assigned work relating to DeMolay International Committee
support for the Executive Officer.
- Perform
daily banking and other duties relating to finances.
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EXECUTIVE
TREASURER
- Working
with the Executive Secretary, annually review procedures
for the deposit and disbursement of funds.
- Establish
a system of financial reporting to handle several restricted
funds in the accounts of Pennsylvania DeMolay.
- Assist
Executive Officer and Executive Secretary in preparing annual
budget and financial statements.
- Conduct
financial accounting on a calendar year basis.
- See
to preparation of all IRS forms required.
- Make
recommendations concerning the investment of the various
funds of Pennsylvania DeMolay.
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LEGAL
COUNSEL
- Provide
legal advice to the Executive Officer regarding matters
of Federal, state and local laws pertaining to Pennsylvania
DeMolay activities, personnel, and programs.
- Coordinate
any legal actions necessary on behalf of Pennsylvania DeMolay
or the Executive Officer.
- Because
of the nature of this position, it is always to be filled
by a qualified attorney, admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania.
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DIRECTOR
of ADVISOR TRAINING
- Coordinate
Advisor Training Seminars using the D.A.D. Program from
DeMolay International (DeMolay Advisor Development) and
approved modifications.
- Develop
specific new curriculum and recruit instructors for concepts
unique to Pennsylvania DeMolay.
- Recruit
trainers to conduct the D.A.D. Seminars on a local or regional
basis.
- Coordinate
with the Executive Secretary to see that an accurate record
of all D.A.D. completions is kept up to date and filed with
DeMolay International.
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DIRECTOR
of ATHLETICS
- Complete
coordination of the state athletics program, including the
registration of teams, reservation of facilities, scheduling,
administration of rules, hiring of officials, etc.
- Athletic
competitions may include any activity permitted under our
current insurance policies.
- Recruit
additional adult staff to assist and support the programs.
- Publish
and operate by all published rules for competitions.
- Develop
a State Athletics Committee to review rules, policies, and
programs on an annual basis.
- Write
articles for Keystone Crusader publication.
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DIRECTOR
of AWARDS
- Prepare
promotional materials concerning the various awards available
from the DeMolay International, i.e.: RD, PMC-MSA, Founder's
Award, Blue Honor Key, Merit Bars, Hat's Off Award, 50-year
Pins, etc.
- Assist
the State Officers in preparing and conducting workshops
on Awards.
- Coordinate
Distinguished Service Award promotion.
- Coordinate
collection of nominations for the Advisor of the Year Award
(a.k.a. Guild of the Leather Apron) to be submitted for
consideration by the Executive Officer.
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Develop sponsors for various Pennsylvania DeMolay Competitions
and awards programs.
- Working
with the Executive Secretary, select trophies for annual
competitions to be awarded at Convention.
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Working in conjunction with other program directors, develop
new individual awards programs for Advisors and DeMolays
to encourage participation and create enthusiasm.
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DIRECTOR
of COMPETITIONS
- Provide
for the scoring of annual state competitions, on a monthly
basis, with statistical reports published in the Keystone
Crusader and on the website.
- Receive
data from the Executive Secretary, compile and score, using
other volunteers in the scoring process as needed.
- Competitions
include, but are not limited to the Outstanding Chapter
Competition, the Visitations Competition, the Publications
Competitions, the Obligatory Days Competitions and the Representative
DeMolay Competition.
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DIRECTOR
of CONVENTION
- Supervise
all arrangements relating to the annual Convention.
- Coordinate
with the Executive Secretary to include involvement of the
State Leadership Team in security and program supervision.
- Supervise
on-site registration staff.
- Coordinate
on-site facility needs with various committee and program
chairmen.
- Assure
all A/V and room set-ups match specified requirements prior
to each function.
- Serve
as the liaison between Pennsylvania DeMolay and the Convention
site personnel during the Convention.
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DIRECTOR
of CONVENTION YEARBOOK
- Promote
sales of yearbook pages by Chapters, State Officers and
Leadership Team Members.
- Create
a yearbook-style Convention program book, incorporating
essential information for the Convention, valuable historical
information, and an annual yearbook review of Chapter and
state-wide events.
- Coordinate
content creation and printing bids with the Executive Secretary.
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DIRECTOR
of the LEADERSHIP CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
- Following
the basic 5-course program of DeMolay International, customize
the LCC program to be 100% applicable to Pennsylvania DeMolay,
revising questions and focusing lessons on specific goals.
- Complete
grading of all tests in a timely manner, and provide for
feedback to the student so they can discover their errors
and correct their understanding of the educational objective
of that particular lesson.
- Coordinate
the distribution of additional tests, certificates, merit
bars and other related awards.
- Investigate
means of conducting the correspondence course "on-line"
with interactive scoring and immediate instruction.
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DIRECTOR
of the LEGION of HONOR
- Encourage
and supervise the establishment of new Legion of Honor Preceptories.
- Supervise
in the areas of filing financial reports, officer address
registrations, and a review of policies, bylaws and other
operational directives to be sure each organization is operating
within the requirements of the DeMolay International Rules
and Regulations.
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DIRECTOR
of MEMBERSHIP
- Develop
a membership recruitment promotion program to be implemented
annually by the State Officers and Executive Officer Leadership
Team Members.
- Educate
State Officers, Advisors, and Leadership Team Members on
how to "teach" membership concepts to active members.
- Recruit
additional Assistant Directors to work on a regional or
area basis to organize Chapter membership recruitment efforts.
- Develop
themes and slogans, pamphlets, contests, etc. to generate
enthusiasm for membership recruitment.
- Prepare
and present statistical analysis of membership data.
- Develop
a membership promotional pamphlet for distribution by Pennsylvania
DeMolay.
- Coordinate
State Membership competitions.
- Assist
the State Officers in coordinating statewide and regional
membership classes.
- Establish
a list of "target" Chapters to receive special
attention and help from the State Officers and Leadership
Team.
- Promote
use of available membership materials, such as films, pamphlets,
posters, buttons, etc.
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DIRECTOR
of the PMC-MSA PROGRAM
- Coordinate
collection of materials, their final evaluation and general
promotion of the Past Master Councilor's Meritorious Service
Award program of DeMolay International.
- Conduct
correspondence with applicants and recipients, maintaining
a file with the Executive Secretary.
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Maintain an annual listing of all applicants and recipients.
Prepare promotion directed at Advisors to help inspire excellence
in planning and implementation of a good Chapter program.
- Write
promotional letters, articles for the various publications
of Pennsylvania DeMolay, and workshops on the PMC-MSA program.
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DIRECTOR
of PUBLICATIONS
- Serve
as Editor of the KEYSTONE CRUSADER - the official publication
of Pennsylvania DeMolay.
- Produce
and/or oversee all other regular and special publications
of Pennsylvania DeMolay including promotional materials,
brochures, electronic publications, etc.
- Act
as webmaster for the PA DeMolay web site, or provide supervision
for a webmaster approved by the Executive Officer.
- Provide
assistance, support, and advice to local Chapters, Advisory
Councils, and other staff members in producing their own
regular and special publications.
- Work
with the Executive Officer in developing and maintaining
policies governing print and electronic publications of
Pennsylvania DeMolay Chapters and affiliates.
- Assist
the Director of Competitions and Executive Secretary by
providing information on Chapters participating in state
publications, and by assisting in judging the annual publications
competitions.
- Assist
the Executive Secretary in writing and/or production of
staff newsletters, all-Chapter mailings, Convention packets,
etc.
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DIRECTOR
of the REPRESENTATIVE DeMOLAY PROGRAM
- Coordinate
collection of all Representative DeMolay Application Forms,
their evaluation, and general promotion of the Representative
DeMolay program.
- Conduct
all correspondence to applicants and recipients, maintaining
a file with the Executive Secretary.
- Maintain
an annual listing of all applicants and recipients.
- Develop
promotions directed at Advisors to make use of the program
to help inspire self-evaluation among their DeMolays.
- Write
promotional articles for the various publications of Pennsylvania
DeMolay, and workshops on the RD program.
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DIRECTOR
of RITUAL
- Conduct
the annual Ritual Competitions.
- Conduct
Ritual Competitions at Convention.
- Coordinate
Ritual Seminars.
- Assist
the State Officers in coordinating statewide or regional
class conferrals.
- Oversee
the implementation of the Tournament of Champions Ritual
Judging system in Pennsylvania DeMolay Competitions.
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DIRECTOR
of SCHOLARSHIPS
- Promote
the Samuel C. Williamson Scholarship Fund of the Pennsylvania
Youth Foundation.
- Develop
a pamphlet for mailing to DeMolays aged 16 and above, reporting
the various scholarship opportunities available each year.
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DIRECTOR
of the STATE SWEETHEART PROGRAM
- Develop
promotion of the State Sweetheart Competition.
- Oversee
selection committee and election process for choosing a
new State Sweetheart.
- Coordinate
State Sweetheart's calendar of DeMolay activities with the
Director of the State Officer program, insuring her involvement
in state programs with proper chaperoning by parents or
other authorized adults.
- Implement
appropriate selection criteria.
- Supervise
schedule of Convention activities for all Sweethearts and
their chaperons.
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DIRECTOR
of the STATE OFFICER PROGRAM
- Supervise
the activities of the State Officers Corps.
- Serve
as the "State Chapter Advisor," filling the same
role of a local Chapter Advisor, but working with the State
Officers as if it were a Chapter.
- Teach
leadership skills to the State Officers by helping them
create opportunities to grow and develop through their activities.
- Supervise
the use of the State Officer's Travel Fund.
- See
that Advisors are present at all State Officer functions.
- Review
all plans for state activities with the State Master Councilor
to assure preparedness for programs.
- Motivate,
instruct, and inspire excellence in the State Officers.
- Coordinate
the State Activity Calendar with the State Officers and
the Executive Officer.
- Coordinate
with the Director of the State Sweetheart Program to involve
the State Sweetheart in all programs and activities of the
State Officers.
- Make
recommendations for action to the Executive Officer if an
elected officer is not performing up to expectations.
- Adjust
the level of supervision in accordance with the performance
of the officers.
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