Club Officers

Establish how to put together a strong guiding coalition that will serve as your club's leadership and student management team.

Tips For Recruiting Club Officers

Here are some tips for consideration:

Your school may require you to have written a carefully thought out charter or constitution as part of the club formation process. Guidelines for this charter may vary at each school. This charter should indicate the leadership structure, roles/responsibilities, and voting rules.
Find other students have also have a keen interest in FPS.
It is helpful to reach out to students who have leadership roles in other clubs or teams. They may have helpful tips even if they are uninterested in a position with your club.
Your club advisor may have suggestions for students who fit the roles.
Promote the opening of a leadership position within your club to the broader student body.
Reach out to the student activities administrator to determine if the school knows of any student who has experience with FPS at a prior school.

Below are some standard roles and responsibilities of club officers in a high school FPS chapter:

Facilitates club's executive board meetings.
Liaison between the team, club advisor, and NYFPS organization.
Maintains contact with advisor; this includes contacting the school administration when appropriate.
Maintains connections with graduated alumni.
Assists other club officers when required.
Delegates club's tasks to officers and club members.

Assumes duties of the President in their absence.
Assists President in necessary tasks and duties.
Ensures that all other officers are effectively carrying out their responsibilities.
Schedules upcoming meetings and events.
Assists recruitment of new members.