Creation Authority: District Statement of Policy (SOP) and Standard Society Bylaws

Appointed by: District President

Term: Shall serve until he/she either resigns or is terminated by the District President with the approval of the District Board of Directors.

Effective: October 19, 2005

Approved by: Mark Blake, JAD President

Desired background/capabilities:

• Organizational skills: Yes.
• Written communication skills: Yes.
• Management skills: Yes.
• People skills: Yes.
• Society tenure: None required.
• Previous offices: None required but publication/editor experience helpful.
• A desire to serve the Johnny Appleseed District of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Willing to attend District functions such as COTS, Apple Corps, District Convention, Spring Prelims, etc.

Duties:

• Serve as the editor of the Johnny Appleseed District publication, the Cider Press.
• Publish the Cider Press on a timely schedule that is normally event driven.
• Edit, format and compile the Cider Press based on input from district management personnel as well as other district members and using software provided by the JAD.
• Use creativity to structure and improve the "look and feel" of the Cider Press.
• Work with the official district photographer and staff to obtain photographs and related documentation for each issue.
• Submit an annual budget request to the DVP M&PR that is reflective of the Cider Press publication schedule.
• Work with District VP of Marketing and Public Relations to stay current concerning Society and District programs.
• Submit expense vouchers in a timely manner to the DVP M&PR.