The Vice Chief of Finance is responsible for all financial aspects of the lodge. The VCF reports to the Lodge Chief and Lodge Executive Committee (LEB). The VCF is principally advised by a qualified adult appointed by the Lodge Adviser. Their major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Serving as a member of the Lodge Executive Committee (LEB); attends meetings, represents the office, and provides reports during Lodge Business and Executive Committee Meetings. If unable to attend an ECM, the VCF is responsible for notifying the lodge chief and sending a proxy
- Overseeing the Lodge Store and Patches, Insignia, and Memorabilia Committee Chairs
- Assembling the Lodge Budget for one fiscal year, which runs concurrently with the council, January to December
- Maintaining a spreadsheet accessible to the LEB of all known revenue and expenditures as well as what is projected
- Coordinating with the Lodge Store Chair to manage and run the lodge store and any patch auctions held at all Fellowships and Banquets. This includes taking inventory of all items sold through these avenues
- Working with the Lodge Patches, Insignia, and Memorabilia Chair to ensure any and all insignia and memorabilia are quality and represent the lodge well
- Facilitating communication between the Lodge Patches, Insignia, and Memorabilia and Lodge Store Chair about the vending of lodge insignia and memorabilia
- Working with the Lodge Key-3 in producing and selling any apparel and merchandise
- Attending all lodge meetings, events, and training sessions
- Recruiting assistants to help perform their duties, but the responsibility of these duties remains with the VCF
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Lodge Chief