Perch Base
Base Jobs and Descriptions
All of these job descriptions are defined in the Policies and Procedures Manual. In case of conflict or
confusion, the duties as defined in that document shall take precedent. The section is designed to be an easy
access to copies of the individual descriptions.
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Elected Officers - The Base elected officers are voted upon by the Base members. There is no requirement for a member quorum so a majority of those present at the election meeting shall constitute a victory. The Base Commander is elected for two (2) years. The Base Vice-Commander is also elected for two (2) years, however the terms of the Base Commander and Base Vice Commander overlap with Base Commander elections being held in odd years and Base Vice Commander elections being held in even years. The role of Past Commander is the immediate prior Base Commander. This role shifts with each new Commander elected.
Appointed Officers - The following officers are appointed by the Base Commander with the advice of the presently existing Board of Directors. They serve for a period of one (1) year. This period can (and often is) extended indefinitely at the pleasure of the Commander and Board of Directors.
• Chaplain
The Storekeeper is a member of the BOD and is responsible for the merchandise the Base maintains for sale and awards purposes. He is the sole-source for identifying, locating, purchasing, storing and selling all such merchandise. His duties include:
The Storekeeper will identify items that he thinks should be purchased and stocked by that would sell and support the principles of Perch Base and USSVI.
He will seek the advice and approval of the BOD prior to purchase of new items.
He will be receptive to requests for stocking new items but will at all times use his best judgment and the sense of the BOD in purchasing decisions.
He will maintain inventory of items as deemed adequate with the advice and consent of the BOD.
The Storekeeper will maintain an inventory of all items in the Store and present this inventory to the BOD twice each year. He shall maintain a running inventory at all times that would allow a reasonable "snapshot" of goods at any time.
He will always try to negotiate the best price and/or deal on all items purchased.
The Storekeeper will act as the primary interface for any member wanting a vest made.
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