Officers
Many people ask what is involved in the various officer positions. Full descriptions are available, but here are the short versions.
Our officer elections are in April of each year, and appointed positions are filled at the May business meeting. All positions come with a spiffy badge and some privileges.
Certain offices are done as a team effort since the tasks are often beyond the scope of mere mortal volunteers.
ARCHIVIST - Management of SOJ's archival records
CASHIER - Collects funds at events
LIAISON DIRECTOR - Coordinates communications and fosters relationships with other organizations, national and otherwise
MENTORING DIRECTOR - Oversees and manages the SOJ Mentoring program
MUNCH DIRECTOR - Create social environments where the BDSM community can get together and network, and new people can be introduced to more experienced people
ORIENTATION SECRETARY - Performs secretarial duties for orientations
POSTMISTRESS/POSTMASTER - Perform all duties regarding postal functions
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR - Maintains SOJ's web site and technology infrastructure
VOLUNTEER MANAGER - Welcomes new members and solicits volunteers from the general membership
WELCOMING DIRECTOR - Welcome new members and provide information about activities and resources available to members
BUSINESS MEETING MODERATOR - Conducts business meetings and the annual meeting
COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY - Manages SOJ's communications
COORDINATOR - Sets the direction for the organization and assists in having things run smoothly
GROWING PAINS EDITOR - Produces monthly newsletter
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY - Performs membership administrative functions; protects membership information
ORIENTATION DIRECTOR - Conducts monthly orientation meetings
OUTREACH DIRECTOR - Maintains SOJ's presence in the community
PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Plan, schedule and present educational programs
RECORDING SECRETARY - Records the minutes at business meetings and the annual meeting
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - Plans and organizes social events for the benefit of members and their guests
TREASURER - Performs financial duties
If you want to become involved as an officer, we suggest you attend a Society of Janus business meeting as a good start. This often attracts new volunteers (and sometimes makes then run screaming from the room -- just kidding).