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.

• Membership Chairman

The Membership Chairman is an appointed officer of the Base and is a member of the Board of Directors. The position has no fixed term and may be held indefinitely. The Membership Chairman has the following duties:

• Keep the Base Board of Directors apprised of membership contact information and status.

• Maintain the electronic database of the Base.

• Update the USSVI national on-line data with member information.

• Act as liaison with the USSVI office on membership and data issues.

• Receive and process applications for membership in USSVI and Perch Base as well as referrals and transfers.

• Run the annual re-enlistment drive.

• Collect new member and re-enlistment dues payments and Booster Club donations and provide all funds collected to the Treasurer in a timely manner.

• Maintain the listing of Perch Base Life Members and provide Life Member cards.

• Provide the Commander with an annual list of members for induction into the Holland Club.

• Provide a annual listing of member USSVI longevity awards.

• Maintain hard copies of membership applications and re-enlistments.