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ABA Job Description
TOWN CRIER
BASIC FUNCTION
This is a very important position within ABA and through dedication and discipline sets an historic example of the use of bells in early history. The Colonial attire and the ringing of the Town Crier Bell to announce ABA meetings preserves the history and tradition of the Town Crier function.
TOWN CRIER QUALIFICATIONS
1. Be able to represent ABA in the tradition of the Town Crier of the past.
2. Be able to portray the function of the Town Crier with enthusiasm while possessing dignity and poise.
3. Have the ability to work well with members while assisting the President to keep meetings on time.
CURRENT BYLAWS AFFECTING TOWN CRIER ACTIONS
Article VI - Executive Committee
Article X - Duties of Officers and District Representatives A. President
Article XI - Terms of Office for Appointees
Article XII - Duties of Appointees
Current Procedures
Town Crier
1. Design own Town Crier suit and keep it presentable.
2. Assist the Convention Chairman and ABA President as requested.
3. Attend Executive Meeting chaired by ABA President the day before convention.
4. Submit four copies of annual report to ABA Recording Secretary at the Executive Committee meeting held before the annual convention; if not attending convention, send four copies of annual report to the President three weeks before convention.
5. Act as sounding board for problems at convention and bring to the attention of the Convention Chairman.
6. Lead the chapter banners parade during opening ceremony.
7. Call convention members to meetings by ringing bell.
8. Help keep things moving using bell as reminder for attention.
9. When requested, assist with lost and found, reporting, and/or presenting information at convention.
10. Make sure all requested people are seated at the head table for each meeting, lunch and dinner. The ABA President supplies the list.
11. Ring bell at Moments of Remembrance if requested.
12. Line up the new officers as per head table seating and lead procession to and from the head table at the banquet.
13. Offer to function as honorary Town Crier, with suit, when visiting chapters of the ABA.
14. Promote ABA by providing information and/or speak while wearing Town Crier suit.
15. He represents the character of the Corporation to the outside world as he makes his way about calling the convention to each session. He should be accorded the honor of being seated at the head table for a portion of meals or programs during the convention.