Social officers raise the morale of the band members. The primary duties are:
1. Keep spirits high
2. Recognize milestones throughout the year like birthdays or major academic achievements
3. Plans and holds social gatherings that are non-band related such as movie night, ice cream party, pool party, ice-skating, or bowling
4. Plan spirit days with leadership team
Secretary
The secretary is more of a clerical position within the band. The primary duties are:
1. Keeps notes at all leadership meetings
2. Takes daily attendance
3. Handles all band correspondence (hanging of posters received in mail)
4. Ensures that the instructional staff is always thanked and appreciated (directors, marching techs, private lessons instructors)
5. Ensures that school administration is thanked and appreciated on behalf of the band
6. Collects/distributes paperwork
7. Works with section leaders to distribute lockers
8. Monitors upkeep of the lockers and work with Drum Majors to determine consequences
Member-At-Large
A “member-at-large” refers to someone appointed to represent the entire membership rather than a specific section with their duties and responsibilities being flexible and assigned as needed. Some of these duties may include:
1. Administrative tasks
2. Helping students with assignments
3. Keeping areas cleaned
4. Delegating duties to underclassmen
5. Assisting with other leadership members


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