The Lodge Vice Chief (LVC) is responsible for support to Chapter Chiefs and Officers in the execution of their duties and responsibilities. The LVC reports to the Lodge Chief and Lodge Executive Committee (LEB). They act in the Lodge Chief’s place if they are unable to attend a lodge event. The LVC 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); attending meetings, representing the office, and providing reports during Lodge Business and Executive Committee Meetings. If unable to attend an ECM, the LVC is responsible for notifying the lodge chief and sending a proxy
- Assisting with chapter functions such as Camp Promotions and Unit Elections (CP/UE), meetings, ordeals, or fellowships
- Supporting the Lodge Chief, as necessary, in advanced planning of all events.
- Ensuring quick and quality communication of any Executive Committee Meeting (ECM) information to Chapter Chiefs unable to attend ECMs
- Supporting Chapter Chiefs monthly to make sure they are supported by their adviser, chapter team, and LEB
- Soliciting and receiving monthly reports from the Chapter Chiefs detailing their activities
- Communicating with the Lodge Chief about the state of chapter operations with a focus on items associated with the Chief’s report to the Council Camping Committee
- Tabulating and tracking chapter awards for fellowships and the banquet
- Serving as Acting Lodge Chief if the Lodge Chief is unable to attend an event
- Leading a meeting of Chapter Chiefs on Friday night of weekend events to discuss duties and activities at events
- Attending all lodge meetings, events, and training sessions
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Lodge Chief