Improvisation is the art of inventing, composing, or performing with little or no preparation. Participating in Improv helps with problem solving and reacting in the moment, among other things.

For the Spring 2013 semester Improv will take place Tuesdays from 4-6 in the Fireplace Lounge (B216).

Events

Information on Spamo meetings and events will be coming in August.

Officer/Member Responsibilities

Members- must do the following to be eligible to have free access to any SPAMO sponsored events

Attend a minimum of 2 meetings a semester
MUST be involved in main stage productions (1 a semester) in some way. Can range from acting to tech to working the house(box office/ concessions)
Must help with an event each semester (improv show, coffee house, outreach….)
Help create ideas for future events

President-

Plan, delegate, and evaluate, set goals and create ideas, tone, and direction
Facilitate process of completing and submitting organization renewal information
Set and be aware of deadlines
Communicate ideas and information and appoint committees and task forces
Meet regularly with Advisor and keep him/her appraised of activities of organization. No official decisions can be made without the Advisor's presence.
Motivate and recognize the achievement of officers and members
Attend all Student Organization meetings, or send appropriate representative
Understand, educate membership and ensure that organization adheres to campus and organizational regulations
Create an agenda for all meetings
Facilitate all meetings of the organization and serve as official representative
Provide a smooth transition
Conduct officer’s elections
Mediate conflict within organization

Vice President-

Be an ex-official member of all committees
Manage the committees
Perform the duties of the president in his/her absence
Oversee committee chairperson
Serve in partnership with the President, as a leadership team
A “catch all” position, has great potential to facilitate annual goals for the organization
Can serve as parliamentarian
Report all events to IV Leader for print

Secretary-

Record accurate minutes of all meetings
Keep the organization’s permanent records/archives
Update all roster information (i.e. addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, etc.)
Be an official club correspondent
Order organization supplies
Publish organization bulletin
Maintain official membership record
Complete club directory
Attend all meetings
Attend as many organization functions as possible

Treasurer-

Prepare and adhere to an approved budget
Maintain accurate records
Transact business through a bank or college Business Office
Keep executive board informed of financial strengths and weaknesses of the organization
Have the books audited or reconciled
Work with fundraising committee to set annual fundraising goals and coordinate fundraising activities

SPAMO Historian-

Document all SPAMO activities and events using media (photo/video)
Help archive all SPAMO activities and events
Turn media in to Advisor for archival
Turn in/report activities/events to school newspaper (IV Leader) or other public relations if applicable

Improv Captain-

Keep SPAMO president and faculty advisor informed of all improv events
Have activities prepared for each improv rehearsal that will challenge and improve attendees skills
Make sure rehearsals keep moving and everyone is participating
Monitor content and subject matter for variation and family friendliness when applicable
Make sure rules of improve are being followed

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