Facilities Liaison is pretty much a glorified page in many ways. This Board Member cannot make any decisions about the hotel. Actually, no single Board Member can. It's a really weird position as it doesn't have a 'department'. They pretty much just speak for the Board and coordinate 100,000 details with the hotel.
When David took over the position, we put Main Events under Facilities, but they was just because he likes running Main Events. It may move again this year.
This position requires good communication, and the ability to present one's self as very professional.
Vice has Con Suite, Maid Squad and VIPs. Disabilities is almost certainly moving back under Vice this year. It was created under Vice and seems to be a better fit there. Most important thing is that Vice might wind up as Chair. In 2009 and 2008, Vice became Chair or was Acting Chair for significant amounts of time. It's unlikely to happen in 2010, hopefully, but it is always something to look to.
Vice is often asked to take on various projects, like researching equipment boxes or being our point of contact with another organization.
The Treasurer needs accounting skills. Also, this person does alot of the supply runs for the con, both before and during. Each Director is responsible for writing their own department's budget. But, the Treasurer does take those and create and overall budget for the con. Treasurer also handles reimbursements and stuff like that. Treasurer also does staff perks, like the Dead Dog party.
Secretary needs to deal with all the procedural stuff, and make sure we follow all the rules, without driving us nuts. Secretary takes notes at General Meetings and Board meetings.
If people are interested in these positions, but nervous about taking them on, keep in mind that there are also Assistant Directors. You can always talk to the candidates about being their assistant if elected.
