President

Venture Crew 222

President

	Serves as youth leader of the Crew
	Implements the Crew program in cooperation with officers and members
	Works closely with Advisors and other adult leaders in a spirit of partnership
	Represents the Crew at the Teen Leaders' Council meetings and Teen Leaders Council annual program planning conference and is available to report to the Chartered Organization and Crew Committee
	Assists the Crew Advisor in conducting the Crew Officers' Seminar
	Appoints Activity Chairs for projects and special crew officers, as required
	Presents the annual report to the Chartered Organization at the conclusion of the term of office, March
	Assesses on an ongoing basis whether the responsibilities of the officers are being carried out effectively
	Approaches Venturing and encourages others to Approach Venturing in a spirit of fun and enjoyment

The President is the primary leader of the Crew. They are selected by the Crew Members as the best person to lead and represent them. Being President carries honor and privilege, but it also requires hard work, responsibility and dedication.

The President shares the responsibility of leading the Crew with the other elected Officers, working together to develop a leadership team. When the President delegates specific responsibilities to other officers and members, it is the Presidents responsibility, with the support of the Advisor , to encourage and follow up to be sure that their jobs have been carried out. The President provides leadership at all Crew meetings and activities, and conducts monthly officers meetings in consultation with the Advisors. Communication with the Advisors, officers and Crew members is essential.

The President represents the Crew members to the Chartered Organization and to the BSA Council through its' Teen Leaders' Council. The Teen Leaders' Council is an association of crew officers and other teen leaders in the area. The president should know the Crew members' needs and desires so they can adequately represent the Crew at these meetings.

The President sets an example for members by following the rules and standards of the Crew. The President may counsel individual Crew members who have problems, questions, or concerns. The President should listen to what they say and help them find answers that are best for the Crew.

With the Advisor , the President should direct the planning of the Crew program and use the Venturer Handbook and Venturing Leader Manual to plan meetings and activities. The Crew President appoints Crew members to serve as activity chairs. With the Advisor's help, the President selects members who are suited to the activity and need leadership experience. Coaching and follow-up are necessary to be sure the understand what to do.

Don't hesitate to ask the Advisor for advice and help. That is the Advisor's responsibility - to be the President's counselor and coach. It is important that the President work through, not around, the Advisor , who is held responsible by the Crew's Chartered Organization and Venturing for the programs and actions of the Crew.

The President's duty is exciting, important and challenging. The President is the one person who can really make the difference in how successful the Crew really is. Read the Venturing Leader Manual carefully, and attend BSA Council meetings and conferences to learn from other crew presidents.

Source: Venturer Handbook, Boy Scouts of America, 1999.