Protected: Leadership & Roles

OFFICERS

Co-Captain – Tiffany Eyer

Co-Captain – Stacey Summa

Spankertary – Jennifer Kretshmann

Madam Spankbucks – Christy Hackenberg

LEADERSHIP

Creative Dictator –

Den Master(s)/Mistress(es)

Float Safety God(s) –

FUNdraiser –

Membership Wrangler – David Martin

Non-Marching Overlord (Spanktuary) – Megan & Andy

Ref Commander(s) – Jeremiah Barrett

Parade Day Tzar –

JOBS

Archivist – Kevin Eyer

Art Supply Sultan

Band Liaison –

Beer Meister –

Count(ess) of Costumes

Float Guru –

Glitter goddess – Brett Crawford

Merde Maestro – Greg Hackenberg

Party Patrol –

Social Sherpa –

Throw Ho –

Tech wizards – David Tower & David Martin

ROLES DESCRIPTIONS:

LEADERSHIP

Creative Dictator

  • Oversees float, costume and throws.
  • Designated keeper of the concept and theme.
  • Creates or assigns creation of royalty gifts for Captain’s Dinner.

Den Master/Mistress

  • Keeps the Den area clean and compliant with Mother Krewe rules.
  • Coordinates the setting up and taking down of den days.
  • Collects and disseminates gossip.
  • Makes sure attendance is taken at Den Days.

Float Safety God

  • Makes sure float is safety compliant with the Mother Krewe (including items needed inside the float and float height).
  • Responsible for tire condition, spares, jacks and process for dealing with a flat.
  • Responsible for checking tires and air pressure when float rolls out into line-up on Parade Day (generally morning or early afternoon).
  • Responsible for flats during the parade.

FUNdraiser

  • Responsible for developing and implementing fundraising activities for the Krewe
  • Works closely with the treasurer
  • Puts the FUN in FUNdraising
  • In charge of overseeing all aspects of the Brew Du

Membership Wrangler

  • Tracks members and keeps member contact information up-to-date.
  • Collects emergency contact information on marchers before parade day for the mother krewe
  • Makes sure all parade participants sign the SALAD document
  • Makes sure Google Group and Facebook Group members stay up-to-date.

Non-Marching Overlord

  • Coordinates parade day viewing site party for non-members AKA Spanktuary
  • Responsible for securing, setting up and taking down party stuff at parade viewing site

Ref Commander

  • Oversees acquiring, vetting and keeping track of Refs.
  • Attends/Makes-sure Refs attend Krewe du Vieux Ref Training.
  • Protects the float and beer during the parade.
  • Coordinates Refs on Parade Day (before, during and after).

Parade Day Tsar

  • Coordinates food and other refreshments for the pre-parade party and ball site, including ice and ice chest.
  • Responsible for securing and setting up Krewe area at the ball site.
  • Parade day: In charge of food, beer, water, ice, ice chests and loose ends.

JOBS AND OTHER IMPORTANT ROLES

Art Supplies Sultan
Keeps krewes art supplies organized and clean
Ensures the krewe has the needed supplies (ie. paint brushes, paint thinner, sandpaper)

Band-Liaison
Communicates and coordinates with our brass band
Procures water and refreshments for the band on parade day
Keeps tabs on the band during the parade
Gives tip money to the band at end of the parade

Beer Meister
Coordinates the beer for the Brew Du
Coordinates the beer on the float for the parade

Count(ess) of Costumes
Works with the Creative Dictator to carry the theme through the costume
Come up and presents costume ideas for the krewe
Researches where to buy costume pieces and shares with the krewe

Float Guru
Works with the Creative Dictator to carry the theme through the float design
Presents ideas and sketches of the float
Oversees the teardown and building of the float
Oversees the purchasing of materials for the float

Glitter Goddess
Coordinates the purchasing of glitter for the season
Keeps inventory of glitter
Makes sure glitter is at the booty short printing party

Merde Maestro
Works with the Creative Dictator to write an article for the Mondu de Merde
Writes and submits article and other items for the Mondu de Merde

Party Patrol
Works with the Parade Day Tzar for refreshments at the den before the parade and at the ball
Works with FUNdraiser on food and refreshments for the Brew Du
Helps the Social Sherpa with refreshments for other events
Keeps the krewe stocked with cups, plates, napkins, etc.

Social Sherpa
Sets up happy hours during the summer months
Helps plan other social events throughout the year

Throw Ho’
Works with the Creative Dictator to carry the theme through the throws
Keeps track of all the various throws being produced
Assists persons producing throws as needed
Helps with throw ordering and order fulfillment