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ADVISER
DUTIES
What does an adviser do?
As the official head of the organization at your school, there are specific duties to complete from a national
perspective. Each state has additional tasks that may need to be completed by advisers.
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Assist officers in the development of a program of work.
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Make sure that any dates that involve students being away from school are approved and listed on the
school calendar.
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Obtain approval and resources for any travel to events.
Assist officers with recruitment.
Ensure that dues received are put into the proper accounts.
Ensure that members are properly entered into the membership database.
Ensure that payment is made promptly for membership dues so that students become members.
Double check that all members show as paid.
Monitor all deadlines, both national and state to make sure that member and chapter competition and
recognition activities proceed on schedule.
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Read, carefully, all communication from both national and state offices.
If chaperoning students overnight, make sure that you have proper medical releases, code of conduct and
other forms completed.
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Assist members in accessing membership awards and practice/preparation of competitive events.
Work with the officer team to ensure a successful completion of the program of work.
Ensure elections are held for the next year's officer team.
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