The Vice Chief of Inductions is responsible for lodge activities related to the Induction Sequence as defined by the Guide to Inductions. The VCI reports to the Lodge Chief and Lodge Executive Committee (LEB). The VCI acts in the Lodge Chief’s place if both the Lodge Chief and LVC are unable to attend a Lodge Induction Weekend. The VCI is principally advised by a qualified adult appointed by the Lodge Adviser. Their major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serving as a member of the Lodge Executive Committee (LEB); attends meetings, represents the office, and provides reports during Lodge Business and Executive Committee Meetings. If unable to attend an ECM, the VCI is responsible for notifying the lodge chief and sending a proxy
- Overseeing the Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Ceremonies Committee Chairs
- Assisting the Ordeal Chair in creating a schedule, selecting and training elangomats, assembling candidate clans and ditty bags, recognizing new Ordeal members, and providing a new member orientation
- Assisting the Brotherhood Chair in distributing study materials, encouraging eligible candidates to complete their Brotherhood, coordinating Brotherhood Boards and their members, and recognizing new Brotherhood members
- Working with Ordeal and Brotherhood Chairs to create a schedule and leadership schedule for Induction Weekends
- Promoting the Extended Elangomat Program and managing the Nendawagan Elangomat Service Award
- Facilitating communication between the Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil Chairs and the Ceremonies Chair to ensure quality ceremonies
- Working with the Chapter Chiefs and Lodge Vice Chief to attain a 100% unit visitation rate while maintaining quality and respectful relationships with each unit
- Coordinating with the Ceremonies Chair to ensure enough ceremonialists will be present and available at induction events, as well as ensuring ceremonies are scheduled the proper amount of time
- Coordinating with the Service Chair to schedule meaningful and high quality service projects at inductions events
- Attending all lodge meetings, events, and training sessions
- Recruiting assistants to help perform their duties, but the responsibility of these duties remains with the VCI
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Lodge Chief