Officers

Many people ask what is involved in the various officer positions. Full descriptions are available, but here are the short versions.

Our officer elections are in April of each year, and appointed positions are filled at the May business meeting. All positions come with a spiffy badge and some privileges.

Certain offices are done as a team effort since the tasks are often beyond the scope of mere mortal volunteers.

 

ARCHIVIST - Management of SOJ's archival records
Currently: Vacant

CASHIER - Collects funds at events
Currently: Vacant

CONSENT LIASON - Handles consent reports at SOJ events, gathers information, and recommends actions for safety and integrity while maintaining confidentiality
Currently: Vacant

LIAISON DIRECTOR - Coordinates communications and fosters relationships with other organizations, national and otherwise
Currently: Coco, liason@soj.org

MENTORING DIRECTOR - Oversees and manages the SOJ Mentoring program
Currently: Meadow, mentoring@soj.org

MUNCH DIRECTOR - Create social environments where the BDSM community can get together and network, and new people can be introduced to more experienced people
Currently: Veronica Bravo, munch@soj.org and Miss A, sbmunch@soj.org

ORIENTATION SECRETARY - Performs secretarial duties for orientations
Currently: Vacant

POSTPERSON - Perform all duties regarding postal functions
Currently: Veronica Bravo, postalmail@soj.org

TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR - Maintains SOJ's web site and technology infrastructure
Currently: HapticAlacrity, technology@soj.org

VOLUNTEER MANAGER - Welcomes new members and solicits volunteers from the general membership
Currently: Adonis, volunteer@soj.org

WELCOMING DIRECTOR - Welcome new members and provide information about activities and resources available to members
Currently: Brad (PassionEros) and Miss A, welcoming@soj.org

BUSINESS MEETING MODERATOR - Conducts business meetings and the annual meeting
Currently: bluhbluhhugeb, moderator@soj.org

COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY - Manages SOJ's communications
Currently: bluhbluhhugeb, communications@soj.org

COORDINATOR - Sets the direction for the organization and assists in having things run smoothly
Currently: Frey, coordinator@soj.org

EDITOR - Produces monthly newsletter
Currently: Jessamy Barker (LondonCalling), editor@soj.org

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY - Performs membership administrative functions; protects membership information
Currently: Coco, membership@soj.org

ORIENTATION DIRECTOR - Conducts monthly orientation meetings
Currently: Vacant

OUTREACH DIRECTOR - Maintains SOJ's presence in the community
Currently: Wiley, outreach@soj.org

PROGRAM DIRECTOR - Plan, schedule and present educational programs
Currently: Carmen PanDiego, programs@soj.org

RECORDING SECRETARY - Records the minutes at business meetings and the annual meeting
Currently: Raven Nevermore, secretary@soj.org

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR - Plans and organizes social events for the benefit of members and their guests
Currently: Tatiana (FairyQueen) and ItzLiz, social@soj.org

TREASURER - Performs financial duties
Currently: MxMuffet, treasurer@soj.org

If you want to become involved as an officer, we suggest you attend a Society of Janus business meeting as a good start. This often attracts new volunteers (and sometimes makes then run screaming from the room -- just kidding).