1. Club Leadership Objective
“To create an awareness of those concepts and strategies that will facilitate an understanding of successful leadership and to develop new leadership skills.”

2. Leadership Defined
“He, who cooperates with the Divine purpose in imparting to the youth a knowledge of God, and molding the character into harmony with His, does a high and noble work. He awakens a desire to reach God’s ideal, he presents an education that is as high as heaven and as broad as the universe.” Education, p. 19

3. For All Staff – Ten-hour Training
Requirements
For All Staff – Ten-hour Training
Executive Director
SDA member
Be Master Guide (Ideally, PLA or PIA)
Minimum 3 Years AY Leadership Experience

4. Executive Director Duties
Be Member of Church Board
Liaison with Pastors & Elders
Liaison between Conference & Club
Conduct Induction & Investiture

5. Executive Director Duties, cont.
Lead in making schedule & calendar
Advisor to All Club Directors
Oversee and Coordinate Finances

6. Club Director Responsibilities
SDA Member
Be Master Guide or Working on It

7. Club Director Duties Preside at Club & Staff Meetings
Organize & Supervise Club Activities
Coordinate, Assign, & Supervise Staff
Know Each Member & be Role Model
Maintain Club Discipline

8. Deputy Director (SDA Member) Duties
One or More Deputy Directors
May Preside over Club or Staff Meeting (when Director is Absent)
Must Support the Director

9. Club Secretary Duties Check & Transfer Records of Scribes
Record Points & Demerits
Post Accumulated Points on Board
Send Monthly Report to Conference
Keep Director Apprised of Club Points

10. Club Secretary Duties, cont.
Inform Director of Negligent Member
Maintain Club Library
Order Supplies from Exec. Director
Oversee Club Correspondence

11. Club Treasurer Duties Collect & Record All Income
Transfer Cash to Exec. Director
Keep Income-Expense Journal
Collect & Approve All Receipts, etc.

12. Club Treasurer Duties, cont.
Have Records Ready for Inspection
Oversee Fund-Raising Proceeds
Oversee Fund-Raising Merchandise

13. Club Chaplain (must be SDA) Duties
Wears a Uniform
Works with Director to Prepare Spiritual Activities
Arranges Devotions, Speaker, Prayer
Oversees Missionary Outreach

14. Club Chaplain (must be SDA) Duties, cont.
Finds Prayer Volunteers
Arranges Spiritual Activities for Campouts
Helps Plan Path. Day, Induction, etc.
Works with Unit Counselors

15. Club Chaplain (must be SDA) Duties, cont.
Spiritually Mentors Each Child & Staff Member
Participates in Club’s Secular Activities

16. Unit Counselor (must be SDA) Duties
Oversee Unit During All Programs
Help Prepare Members for Investiture
Model Neatness, Attendance, etc.
Model Exemplary Christian Behavior
March & Drill with Unit

17. Unit Counselor (must be SDA) Duties, cont.
Develop Friendship among Members
Help Members with Problems
Encourage Member Participation
Participate in Campouts & Staff Meet.
Notify Director in advance of absence

18. Instructor Duties Be Well-Prepared to Teach Class
Bring or Arrange for All Necessary Materials
Teach Class at Scheduled Meetings

19. Qualities of Christian Leaders
Love God Supremely
Model & Support Church Standards
Love Children Sincerely
Serve with Enthusiasm
Possess Emotional Stability

20. Qualities of Christian Leaders, cont.
Enjoy Being Outdoors
Know the Characteristics of Age Group
Learn a Variety of Skills
Develop Ability to Organize
Get Along with Fellow Staff Members

21. Qualities of Christian Leaders, cont.
Radiate a Dignity that Assures Order
Be Resourceful and Creative

22. Styles of Leadership Political Evaluation Participative Laissez-faire
Authoritative
Political
Evaluation
Participative
Laissez-faire

23. Leadership Traits Desire for Achievement Mental Energy Decisiveness
Persistence
Confidence
Integrity
Persuasiveness
Ability to Handle People