Qualifications to be Hoofer Council Vice President of Program

• 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 a current student at the UW – Madison for at least one of either the fall or spring semester of the term of office.

  Hoofer Council Vice President of Program’s Duties

• Attendance at all Council Meetings is mandatory for all voting members of Council.
• Attendance at the Hoofer Council Fall and Spring Retreat is mandatory for all members of Council.
• Attendance at the WUD Fall retreat is expected. 
• Five (5) hours of posted office hours per week.
• Work closely with the Development, Marketing, Education, and Events officers of Hoofer Council to coordinate and support their efforts.
• Coordinate the following:
  • All-Hoofer work parties and socials as needed.
  • Fall and Spring All-Hoofer Kick Offs.
  • The presence of Hoofers at the Fall and Spring Student Organization Fair.
  • The presence of Hoofers at the All Campus Party.
• Spearhead the coordination of the following with the Events Chair:
  • The annual Winter Carnival.
  • The annual Hoofers Haunted Halloween.
  • The annual Hoofers Extravaganza.
  • Hoofers activities at the Memorial Union Bash and Union South Bash.
• Assist the secretary in assuring that all members of Hoofer Council keep and maintain a binder about their position that they can pass on to future members.
• Work with Vice President of Administration to plan & organize the Hoofer retreats.
• The Vice President of Program is one of the Hoofer Council execs.  The execs are responsible to accomplish the following:

1. Act as a liaison between Hoofers and the rest of the Union including WUD.
2. Attend weekly meetings with the Hoofer advisors and other Hoofer Execs.
3. Set and send out the agenda for Hoofer Council meetings.
4. Decide who will chair Hoofer Council meetings and perform other duties of the president in her/his absence.
5. Decide who will attend Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) meetings in the event that the President cannot attend.
6. Discuss and address new or pressing issues concerning Hoofers.
7. Prepare goals and strategies for the year to be submitted to the Wisconsin Union Directorate.
8. Periodically meet with club leaders and attend club meetings to provide support to affiliated clubs.
9. Send a monthly e-mail update of the entire Hoofer organization to all Hoofer leaders.

  Benefits

• Leadership skill development is an integral part of Wisconsin Union leadership positions.
• Resume builder -- Administration 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 Vice President of Program is accountable to all Hoofer clubs officers and general members.
• The Hoofer Council Vice President of Program is accountable to the Hoofer Advisors regarding position performance and responsibilities.
• The Hoofer Council Vice President of Program reports to Hoofer Council and is directly accountable to the Council President.

  Time Commitment

• Meeting times weekly:                  3-5 hours
• “Office hours” weekly                  5     hours
• Projects / planning monthly          6-8 hours

  TOTAL TIME PER WEEK     12 HOURS average