AlterEgo Board Responsibilities

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The President is the Chairman of the executive committee and also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the chapter. All matters between the group and any outside organization, business or other persons are brought to the President for him to take action on. If the President is not available to attend a chapter meeting, the Vice-President shall serve as the Chairman. The President acts as a personal representative of the group and is able to judge items that are not in the chapter’s rules. He is a liaison between other motorcycle groups, public relations and law enforcement. He represents the group in any business contracts and promotes the group life among members and family members. The Chapter President is selected by Vote.

The SGT at Arms makes certain to uphold all the laws and rules of the group. He ensures that all the committee orders are carried out as quickly as possible and will keep order at all group events. If they see any member acting in a way not supported by the Group, SGT at Arms resolves any inappropriate behavior from group members as it arises in order to maintain group reputation and image. SGT at Arms ensures the safety of all members at social events. They will report to the committee. The SGT at Arms is in charge of stripping patches from members who are removed from the group by retiring, resigning or being impeached or expelled. The SGT at Arms defends and protects the group members and prospects and is directly responsible for their security and safety. They will keep records of data that relates to the group security. If they see any type of threat or perceived threat to the group in any manner, they will bring it to the attention of the Executive Committee for appropriate actions to be voted on.

The Secretary is responsible for keeping all of the group records, written reports and correspondence between outside organizations. They will call role at the committee meetings and take notes on each meeting. They also are responsible to notify any members of special meeting times and dates other than the normally scheduled meetings. The Secretary is in charge of telling any members of an election or appointment if it was made while they were not present at a meeting. They will maintain the constitution of the group noting any changes to it and will handle all written group correspondence.

The Treasurer keeps all the financial records of the group. They will collect the income from all operations and is responsible for paying all the bills or expenses of the group, while keeping written records. The Treasurer reports the group’s status on payments owed and due at each committee meeting to the members. They may also provide the committee with a written report of the financial status at the annual meetings. The Treasurer is also responsible for maintaining all of the group patches that are un-issued as well as a records of the patches that each member has in their possession. The Treasurer collects all dues and fines from the group members.

The Road Captain plans all group runs and tells the Secretary of the plans for a run in advance. When he is on a run, they are the ranking officer if the President and Vice-President are not present and therefore leads the group formation on the ride. If the President is on the run, the Road Captain rides at the front of the group with the President. They are in charge of enforcing all group rules while on a run and will choose a supervisor for maintenance on all the group vehicles while on a run. 

The Tail Dragger assists the Road Captain on all runs. They ride at the very rear of the motorcycle formation and will enforce all safety rules of any ride. If any member in the ride should have mechanical difficulties or crashes for any reason, the Tail Dragger will assist them in making repairs to the bike or if need be, call a tow truck to pick it up. The Tail Dragger is second in command to the Road Captain and assumes their responsibilities on a run if he is not available. A Tail Dragger provides eyes in the rear of the formation and usually carries a first aid kit in case it is needed on a run. They are responsible for carrying a tool kit in order to perform any mechanical repairs on motorcycles while on the road. He rides in an area so that motorists can see the formation of the entire group and is observant of rider’s conduct or road hazards that need reporting to the Road Captain when it is safe to do so. This keeps the group in its formation and allows them all to change lanes safely and together so motorists do not split the group up.