BURP Officer's Duties | Founded in 1981 by Avid Homebrewers |
Brewers United for Real Potables
BURP Leadership Positions and their Suggested Duties
Elected Ministers/Directors
Fearless Leader
Duties
· Shall serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and Chairman of the Board of Ministers/Directors
· Shall be a voting member of the Board of Ministers
· Shall oversee all the club’s activities
· Shall be the chief spokesperson for the BURP and act as liaison between the BURP and the community.
· Shall call regular and special meetings of the General Membership and Board of Ministers in accordance with the Bylaws.
· Shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and General Membership.
· Shall approve work group chairs and members appointments
· Shall sign all contracts and agreements with the treasurer in accordance establish policy and insure that they are properly carried out.
· Shall be granted the responsibilities and authority to perform or delegate all duties not explicitly granted to other Ministers, other entities or explicitly denied by bylaws, general members’ resolution or Board of Ministers’ resolutions.
· Shall report to and accept direction from the Board of Ministers.
Minister of Prosperity
Duties
· Shall serve as Treasurer of the Corporation
· Shall be a voting member of the Board of Ministers
· Shall have the overall responsibility of care and custody, for all club funds and securities.
· Shall act as the check and balance for all BURP financial transactions.
· Shall make check requisitions, with invoices, in the name of the club.
· Shall keep correct books of account of all its business and transactions and such other books of account as the Board of Ministers may require.
· Shall also prepare a full and complete written report of the financial condition when directed by the Board of Ministers or established policy
· Shall exhibit at all reasonable times the books and accounts to any member(s) when requested.
· Shall advise the Board of Ministers of methods of improving BURP’s financial management.
· Shall do and perform all other duties normally pertaining to the Office of the Treasurer.
· Shall report to and accept direction from the Board of Ministers
Minister of Propaganda
Duties
· Shall serve as Secretary of the Corporation
· Shall be a voting member of the Board of Ministers
· Shall maintain accurate record of BURP approved bylaws, resolutions, procedures and best practice manuals
· Shall keep written minutes of all the Board of Ministers meetings and forward a copy of these minutes to the Board of Ministers as soon as but no later than the week of the next regularly scheduled meeting.
· Shall cause the completion of all activities necessary to maintain corporation good legal standing
· Shall coordinate the club communication and chairs the Propaganda work group
· Oversees the content of the BURP newsletter, BURP.org and other forms communication with the public and members
· Shall report to and accept direction from the Board of Ministers
Minister of Enlightenment
Duties
· Shall be a voting member of the Board of Ministers
· Shall evaluate the education needs and desires of the Members and Ministers
· Shall support the clubs goals by coordinating training efforts with other Ministers, non Ministers and work groups.
· Shall oversees the planning and implementation of the club’s education efforts
· Shall report to and accept direction from the Board of Ministers
Minister of Membeersip
Duties
· Shall be a voting member of the Board of Ministers
· Shall maintain an accurate record of the corporation members and collect members dues
· Shall coordinate with the Minister of Propaganda materials and information provided toward new members
· Shall develop and implement activities to identify and recruit potential members.
· Shall assist Ministers by recommending members to fill non elected positions and to service on work groups.
· Shall report to and accept direction from the Board of Ministers
Minister of Culture
Duties
· Shall be a voting member of the Board of Ministers
· Shall plan and coordinate the club’s monthly Homebrew competitions
· Shall performs or delegate the tasks that are required for a successful SoFB.
· Shall coordinate with the Minister of Propaganda on promoting SoFb
· Shall coordinate and encourage BURP’s entry into other club competitions and National competitions.
· Shall report to and accept direction from the Board of Ministers
Non Elected Ministers Other Ministers and Work group leaders will be appointed as needed.
Newsletter Editor
Duties
· Shall solicit and identify appropriate material for the BURP newsletter
· Shall format and edit the newsletter and publish it according to establish practices and time frames.
· Shall coordinate with Minister of the Propaganda to insure that BURP communicates effectively utilizing a variety of different mediums.
Web Master
Duties
· Shall be responsible for the operations and security of BURP.org
· Shall create new web features and establish procedures
· Shall coordinate with the Minister of Propaganda to insure that BURP communicates effectively utilizing a variety of different mediums
Facebook Editor
Duties
· Shall be responsible for the operations and security of BURP’s Face book page
· Shall create new Face book features and establish procedures
· Shall coordinate with the Minister of Propaganda to insure that BURP communicates effectively utilizing a variety of different mediums
Libeerian
Duties
· Shall maintain the club’s library and keep track of who has checked out library material
· Shall report to and take directions from the Minister of Propaganda