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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Exiles Members,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At Sunday’s business meeting we will be appointing the non-elected officers of the Exiles. Descriptions of each position are below. <b>Filling these roles is critical to the smooth running of our club!</b> IF you are interested in stepping up and participating in the success of the Exiles, please show up to Sunday’s meeting, or contact <a href="mailto:cocos@theexiles.org">cocos@theexiles.org</a> to let our co-coordinators know you are interested. Note that if you are thinking about taking on an officer position but aren’t sure, it’s possible to try it out in an “acting” role for a while to see if it’s a good fit. That’s an excellent way to help out and see if the job is right for you. The existing officers are committed to mentoring anyone new in a role, so you’ll get help.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>If you care about the Exiles continuing to bring you programs, parties, and special events, and continuing to represent the women’s leather community in SF, please consider one of these critical roles.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The business meeting is from 5-7pm at the Neibyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph in Oakland.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In addition to the duties below, all officers are expected to attend at least ½ of the monthly business meetings (generally the first Sunday of the month), and to participate in online email discussions about club business.<o:p></o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Officers to be appointed at the April Business Meeting:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;page-break-after:avoid'><u>Newsletter Editor</u>: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Prepares a monthly edition of The Lunatic Fringe and mails it to all members on or before the first day of each month. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Collects material for the newsletter: from officers in the form of articles, reports, program announcements, and minutes; from members in the form of articles, or letters to The Exiles or to The Lunatic Fringe; a report on the previous month's program; calendar listings, news and announcements of interest excerpted from mail sent to The Exiles; classified, personal and display ads; short fiction or poetry submitted by members shall be printed as space allows.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;page-break-after:avoid'><b>BOTTOM LINE: Be aware of all Exiles activities and publish them each month. Must be diligent (and a bit pushy) in order to get content. Must be an excellent writer and know MS Word well.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;page-break-after:avoid'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;page-break-after:avoid'><u>Outreach/PR Officer</u><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Arranges visibility activities such as e-blasts, social media postings, listserve postings, press releases, and calendar listings for Exiles events, information booths at appropriate public events and newsletter exchange with similar groups.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Arranges advertising, such as display ads, inserts, flyers, and palm cards, for conferences and other events of interest to the Exiles.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;page-break-after:avoid;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Assists the Orientation Officer by handling notice of scheduled orientations.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;page-break-after:avoid'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;page-break-after:avoid'><b>BOTTOM LINE: Be aware of all Exiles activities and publish them all over. Be able to write “press release”-type information for publication. Either produce or work with volunteers to get ads and publicity cards published.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><u>Orientation Officer</u>: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Conducts the Orientation required before anyone may become a member.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Manages materials and handouts supplied to orientation attendees and new members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Determines if an organization offers an Orientation that is equivalent in breadth and depth to the Exiles Orientation, for the purpose of determining eligibility for reciprocity.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><b>BOTTOM LINE: Run the orientations every 2 months or get someone to do so, make sure all of the materials are prepared, recruit volunteers for each orientation.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><u>Doorkeepe</u>r: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Opens the space before programs begin.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Checks the membership card of each member and collects the member door fee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Verifies the age, obtains the legal signature on the Waiver and Liability Release, and collects the door fee from each non-member.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Completes the Door Report and gives it, along with the money collected, to the Treasurer or their designee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><b>BOTTOM LINE: Commit to attending most of the programs, make sure the door materials are ready, be personable in greeting people, keep records of who comes in and what they pay, produce a report after the program.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><u>Sergeant-at-Arms</u>: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Provides security at the door for Exiles functions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Controls and, if necessary, closes admission when the presenter begins the program and again after any intermission.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><b>BOTTOM LINE: Commit to attending most of the programs, be personable in greeting people, not afraid to send away unwelcome visitors at the door.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><h1 style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Web Site Manager<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Maintains and manages the official Exiles website.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Updates website content in a timely manner.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Maintains a record of all website-related accounts and their passwords, and keeps this information available to the Coordinators.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><b>BOTTOM LINE: Update the web site on a regular basis with all events, happening, changes in the club, etc. Be technically savvy enough to handle content organization, security, and other web-related issues that might come up.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><u>Volunteer Coordinator<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Recruits interested volunteers for Exiles program and outside events where the Exiles have a presence, such as conferences and street fairs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Maintains database of volunteers and helps to fill needed positions as determined by the business group.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Assists co-coordinators in planning the annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.<span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in'><b>BOTTOM LINE: Help solicit volunteers for all Exiles events in a timely manner. Maintain personal relationships with volunteers. Be able to make volunteers feel appreciated so they come back to help more.</b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>