The chairperson is the leader of the committee and their job is to keep calm control over the rest of the committee, ensure all other officers complete their assigned jobs and chair committee meetings (basically take charge and set agenda).
It's the chairpersons job to ensure everyone's opinion is heard and respected while focusing on fair, decisive decision making.
The chair must have an ability to influence others without dominating and should never put their needs ahead of the group ensuring fair voting takes place on every decision.
Key Characteristics
Be sensitive to other opinions and feelings.
Be impartial and objective on all decisions.
Be approachable to any guest or committee member.
Be articulate, speak clearly at meetings.
The secretary is in charge of registration and usually the most organised member of the Debs committee.
They're in charge of keeping the guest-list up to date and deciding who should and shouldn't be on it.
They must be good communicators and ensure Debs Republic are aware of any dietary requirements, allergies, special needs or any other relevant information of your guests.
The secretary will also liaise with Debs Republic on health and safety aspects like the collection point, emergency contact numbers, first aid and fire escape protocols.
Key Characteristics
Organisational and communication skills are essential.
Experience using spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets).
Good with time management and meeting deadlines.
Be responsible, precise and thorough.
The banker looks after the money so needs to be trusted and have a good head for figures.
As always, Debs Republic take care of most of the work so higher level maths isn't necessary but there may be some numbers to crunch and it helps to understand some basic accounting.
The job of the treasurer greatly depends on whether your school decide to use our online ticketing system or not. With the latter option increasing the workload dramatically.
The treasurer is responsible for collecting the deposit and helping guests with payment plans.
Key Characteristics
Be trustworthy, honest and precise.
Have a good mind for numbers and math.
Ability to communicate well and stay organised.
Experience using a bank account helps.
The entertainment manager loves a good party. Music is in their DNA and they are natural entertainers. The glitz of the awards and red carpet are some highlights for the Ents Manager, but basically anywhere there's a spotlight or beat.
The awards ceremony is curated by them including choosing categories, nominations and helping us create the slideshow. They'll pick the Debs Song (last dance of the night), possibly present the awards, assemble the Official Debs Playlist.
The entertainment manager is also in charge of decor because, you know, a good event considers visual and auditory senses.
Key Characteristics
Passion for music and entertainment.
Outgoing, charismatic and fun loving.
Creative and artistic but respectful of other tastes.
Experience with slideshow presentations or graphic design helps.
This is the person in charge of food and drink service, not serving it of course, but deciding what's served.
Each venue's team of highly-trained, professional chefs, servers and mixologists, are at their disposal and it's not just the sumptuous 3 course banquet that needs considering.
With a number of options available for drink reception, after dinner treat and midnight feast; everyone's taste will be catered for.
Renaming all the house cocktails, setting the wine list and deciding which bus refreshments are served also on the agenda.
Key Characteristics
Passionate about food and drink.
Basic understanding of flavours helps.
Experience with cocktails is a bonus.
Planning a Debs is a brand new experience and we want to make it a bit easier on next year's crew.
Nominate a current 5th year to your committee so that they can see what goes on and act as the group's apprentice. They'll happily help with any mundane tasks and gain valuable experience that will really help them out next year.
The legacy officer doesn't get to vote on any big decisions as voting is only open to the other 5 members of the committee.
Not only will you be helping out the next generation but you can also look at it an added insurance policy to ensure Debs Republic live up to their name.
We'll be working extra hard, not only to meet every promise we make you, but to excel at every opportunity possible. If we don't, the legacy officer may ensure your school never works with us again!
Key Characteristics
Interest in organising next years Debs.
Popular among their peers.
Likely to be next years' chairperson (see above).