DUTIES OF A CLUB'S OFFICERS

      Last updated Monday, January 03, 2000.

      The following is a list of officers that many of the clubs in the VRU have. This is a guideline. Many clubs have more officers, some have fewer. The duties listed are general and may change from club to club. These jobs and their executions should be adjusted to fit the need to your club.

      President

        Delegates all team jobs.

        Oversees tasks to ensure proper completion of duties.

        Attends or appoints an attendee to the Virginia Rugby Union Annual General Meeting.

        Provides a direct communication link with the coach.

      Vice-President

        Helps president with jobs.

        Tracks club CIPP, player CIPP, and insurance information.

      Treasurer

        Handles all money aspects of the team including payment of VRU dues, CIPP registrations, tournament fees, referee fees, and miscellaneous expenses of the team.

        Collects any club dues, money for CIPP, contributions, and school funding.

        Conducts fund raising events

      Match Secretary

        Schedules matches with other teams/schools.

        Knows their own team's/school's schedule and scheduled use of the rugby pitch so that changing game times/dates can be minimized.

        Submits schedule to the RSV (Referee's Society of Virginia).

        Confirms matches with the assigned referee.

        Confirms the VRU, the referee, and opposing team have current directions to the rugby pitch.

      Secretary

        Tracks history of club and alumni addresses.

        Solicits alumni contributions.

        Reports scores to local newspapers.

        Submits proper team information to the VRU.

        Records minutes of officers meetings.

      Clothing Rep

        Secures team jerseys, kits, or additional team clothing.

      Social Chair

        Secures after game social location and food/beverages.

      Manager

        Tracks team's equipment (balls, field markers, restraining ropes, etc).

        Maintains contact with city/school for pitch availability and lining (if handled by the city/school).

        Obtains transportation (if provided by a school or third party).

        Obtains water for halftime.

      Publicity / Recruiting

        Advertises club's activities, i.e. practices, games, tournaments

        Recruits new players