Elected Officers

President

Defines direction and objectives for the club. Makes sure that activities take place. Appoints various officers. Deals with UA, GSC, and the ASA. Makes requests for keys. Generally liases with MIT and coordinates club activities. Makes policy decisions. Generally keeps the club going (well, sometimes). Runs BOD meetings. Negotiates with Nigerian money launderers (the mail you get is quite amazing)

V.P.

Usually aids the president or pursues independent projects. Helps in event organizing. Makes sure the president does not get himself in trouble :) Handles president's duties if necessary.

Treasurer

Manages the club's finances, taxes, etc. It is actually quite a bit more work than in other clubs, since we do have significant money flows. Otherwise free to pursue any club related activity...

Secretary

Takes minutes during meetings. Manages the club mailing and membership lists. Puts trip reports on the webpage. Manages the athena locker.

BOD member at large (5)

Help out in general club activities. Run trips. Help decide on equipment purchases. Make sure that officers do not slack off...Generally keep the club running smoothly. This position is intended to be open-ended and gives quite a bit of power in setting policy. Generally given to old-timers :-) who know the workings of the club.

All elected officers have discretionary spending allowance for club purchases.