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Appointed Positions

Appointed Positions for 2023

The Board of Directors is requesting volunteers for the Appointed Positions for 2023. The open positions are as follows:

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  • Safety Officer

  • Equine Safety Officer

  • Artillery Safety Officer

  • Quartermaster

  • Battlefield Speaker

 

Anyone wishing to be considered for one of these open positions should send an email to Vice President Dale Mossberger at VicePresident@ACWA.org expressing interest and providing qualifications.

 

The official guidelines (descriptions) of these open positions are shown below.

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Safety Officer Guidelines

 

Description: The ACWA Safety Officer is a ACWA Board of Directors appointed position. The Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Safety at ACWA events. The ACWA Safety Officer is a non-voting member of the ACWA Board of Directors. The Safety Officer serves a one (1) year term and is appointed annually by the ACWA Board of Directors.

 

Qualification: Must be a member in good standing of the ACWA for a minimum of one (1) year. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must know and abide by ALL ACWA Rules, Regulations and By-laws.

 

Duties:

  • The Safety Officer shall be responsible for administration of the ACWA rules and regulations with regard to safety on the battlefield, in camp and for spectators.

  • Shall establish procedures for the safety and security of the members, guests and spectators of the ACWA.

  • Shall monitor the event site to ensure the safety and security of the members, guests and spectators of all ACWA events.

  • Shall set all security lines prior to battles or firing demonstrations at all events.

  • Shall immediately report any hazardous condition observed to the appropriate unit commander for remedial action.

  • In the absence of the unit , the safety officer shall report the deficiency to the senior officer/NCO in the camp and instruct the OIC/NCIOC to take remedial action.

  • Shall submit an event report to include any safety or security problems to the ACWA Board of Directors after every event.

  • Shall ensure that all persons participating on the battlefield are proficient in all aspects of participation in battle. If the safety officer finds a member to not be proficient he/she shall be directed back to the unit commander for additional instruction.

Equine Safety Officer Guidelines

 

Description: The ACWA Equine Safety Officer is an ACWA Board of Directors appointed position. The Equine Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing all safety aspects of equine participation, whether mounted, wagon or other equine vehicles. The ACWA Equine Safety Officer is a non-voting member of the ACWA Board of Directors. The Safety Officer serves a term of one (1) year and is appointed annually by the Board of Directors.

 

Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing of the ACWA for a minimum of one (1) year. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must know and abide by ALL ACWA rules, regulations and by-laws. Must have at least five years of regular experience as a horse person both mounted and on the ground. Must have at least one (1) year of active mounted cavalry experience in an ACWA active cavalry unit.

 

Duties:

  • The equine safety officer shall be responsible for administration of the ACWA rules, regulations and equine safety rules in regard to safety of horses, riders, members, guest and spectators in camps and on the battlefield.

  • Shall establish procedures to certify each horse and rider as safe and able to participate in ACWA events.

  • Shall establish procedures to certify with a live demonstration that all equine and their riders are safe to participate at ACWA events.

  • Shall ensure all ACWA Equine rules and regulations are adhered to at all times on and off the battlefield.

  • Shall establish procedure to ensure all equine tack and gear meet ACWA safety standards.

  • Shall establish equine picket lines at all ACWA events.

  • Shall be a liaison for visiting equine units.

  • Shall report to the Board of Directors after each ACWA event.

Artillery Coordinator Guidelines

 

Description: The ACWA Artillery Coordinator is a ACWA Board of Directors appointed position. The Artillery Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the safety of all artillery pieces present at all ACWA events. The ACWA Artillery Coordinator is a non-voting member of the ACWA Board of Directors. The ACWA Artillery Coordinator serves a one (1) year term and is appointed annually by the ACWA Board of Directors.

 

Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing of the ACWA for a minimum of one (1) year. Must be an active member of an active artillery unit for one (1) year. Must know and abide by ALL ACWA rules, regulations and by-laws.

 

Duties:

  • The Artillery Coordinator shall be responsible for administration of the ACWA rules and regulations with regard to safety of all artillery pieces.

  • Shall establish procedures for inspecting all artillery pieces prior to the beginning of all ACWA events.

  • Shall Coordinate with the ACWA Safety Officer when setting safety zones and gun lines at all ACWA events.

  • Shall document the name of owner of each artillery piece and how many battles the piece participated in at all ACWA events.

  • Shall be responsible for ensuring all artillery crews are efficient in all aspects of piece operation prior to the crew taking the battlefield at any ACWA event.

  • Shall report any deficiency of crew or weapons to the appropriate unit commander for correction.

  • Shall act as liaison to any guest artillerymen, greet guest artillerymen at all ACWA events.

  • Shall assign guns to appropriate positions on the battlefield

  • Shall report to the ACWA Board of Directors at all board meetings after each ACWA event.

Battlefield Speaker Guidelines

 

Description: The ACWA battlefield speaker is an ACWA Board of Directors appointed position. The Battlefield speaker is responsible for speaking and educating spectators during battle scenarios. The battlefield speaker serves a one (1) year term and is appointed annually by the ACWA Board of Directors.

 

Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing of the ACWA for a minimum of one (1) year. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must know and abide by all ACWA rules, regulations and by-laws. Must be able to speak comfortably in front of large crowds of spectators.

 

Duties:

  • The battlefield speaker shall be responsible for speaking to spectators during battle scenarios.

  • Shall be present to educate and keep spectators engaged during all ACWA battlefield scenarios.

Quartermaster Guidelines

 

Description: The ACWA Quarter Master is an ACWA Board of Directors appointed position. The Quarter Master is responsible for hauling the ACWA Quarter Master trailer to all ACWA events. The ACWA Quarter Master serves a term of one (1) year and is appointed annually by the ACWA Board of Directors.

 

Qualifications: Must be a member in good standing of the ACWA for a minimum of one (1) year. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must know and abide by ALL ACWA rules, regulations and by-laws. Must have a vehicle that is capable of hauling the ACWA Quarter Master trailer. Must provide proof of auto insurance.

 

Duties:

  • Shall provide proof of insurance to the ACWA Board of Directors prior to hauling the trailer.

  • Shall haul the ACWA Quarter Master trailer and all of it equipment to all ACWA events.

  • Shall keep an inventory of all ACWA equipment stored in the trailer.

  • Shall notify the ACWA Board of Directors when supplies carried in the trailer need to be replenished i.e. safety tape.

  • Shall Coordinate with event coordinators as to where to deposit said equipment at each event.

  • Shall ensure that the ACWA club trailer has annual maintenance i.e. tires, flooring and hitch.

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