Attendees:PNC Allen Falk, PNC Monte Mayer, PNC Warren Dolny, NJA Alan Cornblatt, Don Feldman, Jim Barnard, Maxwell Colon, Elliott Donn, Rich Morris, Jerry Farris, Morry Goldfarb, Ben Podgor, Peter Levy, Jerry Blum
Staff: NED Herb Rosenbleeth, DOO Larry Richardson, Nikki Salzman
Subject: Responsibility of Post Officers
- As membership decreases, we need to do more as officers to keep JWV operating at a high level.
- Post Commanders need to lead by example, follow bylaws, principles of constitution, make sure that the other officers have the opportunity to get involved and move up the ladder.
- There are several types of Posts – the very active ones with many people, the average Post which is struggling to keep up with where it was a few years ago, and the Posts that are lucky to have 10 people on the rolls and really can’t do much.
- Recruiting Officers
- Posts have to keep communicating – without communication, no one will be willing to volunteer to be an officer.
- Current officers should supervise everyone and train subordinates for the next job upward.
- Training is key to having good officers.
- Delegating Work
- Frequently, 20 percent of the members end up doing 80 percent of the work.
- Past Post Commanders and officers should be there as guidance for new Post officers. There should be a support system in place.
- Conduct
- All officers should represent the organization in the best light possible and not let negative thoughts shine through.
- Dress appropriately.
- Always be on time – don’t be late. Be prepared.
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Officers should be prepared and understand their responsibilities.
- If an officer knows that they will be unable to attend, they should prepare for that in advance and have the appropriate information ready for the meeting.
