Lochac - Officer Pursuits

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Provost of Scribes

Kingdom Exchequer

Kingdom Web Wright

Provost of Scribes

Greetings,

My term of Provost of the College of Scribes is nearly up. As such it is time for me to ask for expressionsof interest for this position.

The position of Provost is one that requires both administrative and people skills. The person undetaking this job needs to be a good administrator rather than a calligraphy and illumination Laurel.

The role of the Provost of Scribes is to encourage the Scribal arts across Lochac, organise the assignment and completion of award scrolls and liaise with local Scribal Wardens to facilitate the completition of these scrolls.

To be the Provost of Scribes, you are required to be accessible via e-mail and post, have a current membership and have some calligraphy and illumination skills.

The Provost of Scribes reports quarterly to the Royalty and to the Kingdom Seneschal. They are also responsible for the publication of the scribes newsletter 'Ductus" and moderation of and maintenance of the Scribes List.

If you are interested in the position of Provost of Scribes of Lochac please send your application to the Kingdom Seneschal (seneschal@lochac.sca.orgby 10^th June 2012.

Caristiona nic Bethain
Provost of Scribes, Lochac

Kingdom Exchequer

Applications are called for the position of Lochac Kingdom Exchequer. This would be from October this year, but the ideal applicant would be able to work with me in parallel for a few months before-hand to learn the ropes.

Formal accounting experience is not required, but would be an assess.

The role encompasses the following areas:

Oversight of all group accounts
Collation and checking of quarterly group reports
Looking after the Kingdom accounts held in both Australia and New Zealand
Sitting on the Counsel fo the Purse for approving Kingdom expenditure
Troubleshooting any issues that come up
Appointing group reeves
Consulting about and updating Kingdom finanial policies
Regular and accurate reporting

It requires someone who has a good head for figures, is methodical and keeps in regular contact via email. Running of the accounts and making payments has become much easier in the past year, now that we have electronic banking set up in both countries.

If you would like to apply, or find out more, please feel free to contact me at: exchequer@lochac.sca.org

Thank you
Vitale Giustiniani
Exchequer, Kingdom of Lochac

Kingdom Web Wright

Unto the Populace of the Kingdom of Lochac

Applications are called for th position of Lochac Kingdom Web Wright.

This office requires a little bit of everything - people, administration and design skills. During my term this office has evolved from a Deputy to the Chronicler to a Lesser Office and is still undergoing some transitions.

To get a clear view of what the job entails please read the Lochac Web Minsiter's Handbook which can be found at http://lochac.sca.org/webwright/KL%20Web%20-%20Handbook%20-%20May%202012.pdf.

If you are interest in a varied and rewarding position or just want to talk to me about the office please send an email to webwright@lochac.sca.org.

Applications for this position close 30^th June 2012.

In Service to the Dream
Rhiceneth Rhieinfellt uerch Rhieinwylydd Rhybrawst uerch Rhydderch Rhuddfedel Rhydern
Web Wright, Kingdom of Lochac

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