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Officers - Chapter & Auxiliary

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CARRIE L FRENCH #1
Meetings Are Held on the
2nd Tuesday of each month
Time: 18:00:00

Meeting Location:
1101 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, ID  83605
Phone: (208) 602-9371
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Commander
Robert  A.  Ashbrook 
Adjutant
Joe  S.  Moore 
Treasurer
Terry  L  Harrell 
Senior Vice Commander
   
First Junior Vice Commander
Gordon  S.  Ray 
Benefits Protection Team Leader
   
Membership Chairman
   
Officer Authorized to Receive Mail
Joe  S.  Moore 

 OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

The Commander, or in his/her absence the next highest officer, shall preside at all regular or special meetings of the Chapter. He/She shall maintain order and dispatch such business as may legally come before him/her. All checks or vouchers issued by the Chapter Treasurer must be countersigned by the Commander. He/She shall perform all other duties that may reasonably be assumed to be incidental to his/her office, including those set forth in this Constitution and Bylaws and in the Official DAV Ritual, and such other duties as may be lawfully delegated to him/her by the Chapter.

 

The Adjutant is responsible for keeping the Chapter's records and conducting the Chapter's official correspondence. He/She must keep detailed records of the Chapter's meetings and business affairs. All motions considered by the Chapter should be recorded along with the names of the members who make, second, or speak on motions. The Adjutant is responsible for the membership records and should make certain they are kept up to date.

 

The Treasurer shall receive and immediately deposit all the Chapter’s money in a bank account in the name of the Chapter without any deductions or offsets. He/She shall make authorized disbursements only by checks or vouchers signed by himself and countersigned by the Commander. He/She shall keep a system of accounts approved by the Chapter and shall preserve all receipts and checks or vouchers for payments made. He/She shall render a monthly report of receipts and expenditures to the Chapter not later than the first regular Chapter meeting following the last day of each calendar month. An annual financial report, audited and approved by the Chapter Audit Committee, shall be submitted to the State Department and National Organization within ninety (90) days after the close of the accounting year of the Chapter, as required by the National Bylaws.

 

The Senior Vice Commander shall perform the duties of his station as set forth in the Official DAV Ritual. He/She shall encourage friendship among the members of this Organization, discourage discord, and promote harmony. Subject to the direction of the Chapter, he/she shall act as Chairman of the membership solicitation activities to the end that every eligible veteran may become a member. With the approval of the Chapter, the Senior Vice Commander may appoint one or more members to assist him/her in such membership activities.

 

The Junior Vice Commander shall perform the duties of his/her station as set forth in the Official DAV Ritual. He/She shall see that every member is given a reasonable opportunity to state his/her views on any subject under discussion in a meeting of the Chapter, not inconsistent with this Constitution and Bylaws or Robert's Rules of Order. He/She shall, at all times, encourage loyalty to the United States of America, to the DAV, and to the members of the Chapter. Subject to the direction of the Chapter, he/she shall act as Chairman of the Americanism activities of the Chapter and, with the approval of the Chapter, may appoint one or more members to assist him/her as such Chairman.

 

The Chaplain shall perform the duties of his/her station as set forth in the Official DAV Ritual. He/She shall visit the sick and comfort the families of those members who pass away. He/She shall be responsible for encouraging attendance at DAV conducted funerals and the proper conduct thereof. Subject to the direction of the Chapter, he/she shall act as Hospital Visitation Chairman and, with the approval of the Chapter, may appoint one or more members to assist him/her as such Chairman.

 

The Historian shall keep a brief history of the activities of the Chapter during his/her term of office, to be kept as a permanent record of the Chapter. He/Sheshall also act as Publicity Officer of the Chapter and regularly furnish proper publicity materials to local newspapers, radio stations and television outlets, as well as official DAV National and Department publications, with the approval of the Commander and the Executive Committee. No other member shall cause any publicity to be given to any Chapter activity or concerning the Chapter without the approval of the Chapter.

 

The Service Officer shall advise and assist veterans disabled in line of duty during time of war, and their dependents, in the preparation and processing of their claims for benefits from any governmental agency. He/She shall also assist them in securing suitable, gainful employment.

 

The Judge Advocate, upon the request of the Commander of the Chapter, shall render an opinion upon all parliamentary questions, upon any question arising out of any dispute upon the floor of the assembly, or concerning the interpretation of this Constitution and Bylaws, or the Constitution or Bylaws of the National or Department organizations. Upon receipt of his/her opinion, the Commander (or presiding officer, if the Commander is not in the chair) shall announce his/her ruling or decision, which need not be in accordance with the opinion of the Judge Advocate. Such decision shall be final and binding upon the Chapter unless (1) overruled by a two-thirds vote of the members at the meeting during which the decision is announced, or (2) reversed upon an appeal taken to the next higher governing body within thirty (30) days after such decision is made known.

 

The Officer-of-the-Day shall perform the duties of his/her office as set forth in the Official DAV Ritual. He/She shall welcome all visitors and see that each is properly introduced.

 

The Sergeant-at-Arms and the Color Guards shall perform the duties of their respective offices as set forth in the Official DAV Ritual.

 

 


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