Position Description: Outing Representative

Qualifications
• A general knowledge of the Hoofer philosophy and of the individual Hoofer clubs; or more importantly, a desire to learn more about the clubs and the Wisconsin Union.
• Must be approved under the clubs constitution to represent that club on Hoofer Council.

Duties
• Mandatory attendance at all Hoofer Council Meetings and Hoofer Council Retreats.
• Attendance at the WUD Fall retreat is encouraged.
• Inform your club members of Hoofer Council business, events and other relevant items following each Hoofer Council Meeting.
• Inform Hoofer Council of club business including upcoming events.
• Actively participate in all Hoofer business that comes before Hoofer Council.
• Promote awareness of Hoofer Council business to club leaders and members.
• Foster interest and participation in Hoofer activities.
• Help organize and carry out “All Hoofer” events.
• Encourage to attend council socials to know/learn more about Hoofers.
• Expected to make new members and/or potential members feel welcome by answering questions after general meetings.

Benefits
• Leadership skill development is an integral part of Wisconsin Union leadership positions.
• Resume builder – Participate in the leadership of an organization with an annual budget near $1,000,000 and over 2000 members.
• Hoofer Council members receive free memberships in all clubs during their term of office after having paid the General Activity fee.

Accountability
• All Hoofer Council members abide by Wisconsin Union policies and the Hoofer Council Constitution.
• The Hoofer Council Club Representatives are accountable to the Hoofer Advisors regarding position performance and responsibilities.
• The Club Representatives report to Hoofer Council and are directly accountable to the Council President.
• The Club Representatives are also responsible to their clubs executive board.

Time Commitment
• Meeting times weekly: 2-3 hours
• Projects/Planning Monthly: 6-8 hours
TOTAL TIME PER WEEK: 4-5 Hours average