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Being the treasurer for a club composing of over 100 students may seem like a difficult task, but it could not be farther from the truth. Use of excel and whatnot could make this job easier, but I have found a way to make it a no-brainer. Make other people do your work.

Now let's see... about 2 years ago I was in the band room ready to sing chamber choir pieces for my class (chamber choir, of course. In a room with horrible acoustics.) I got there a little early that day, as I always did at that time, and the conductor came in a little early too. (our teacher and conductor). He asked me if I had a little time on Friday to go to a meeting so we could get funding. Anyone could go, but he wanted someone he knew he could count on to go. I figured spending a few minutes to go to a short meeting would be no problem, especially if it would get us funding. When I got there, I was in for a surprise. This was a 1-2 hour meeting of different clubs on campus. In order for us to get funding, our club (the choral club) needed two members (another person that had a little time free on Friday that said OK to the deal). Not just two members, we also had to be the president and the treasurer. (Why? IDK.) So I took treasurer, and the other guy took president.

Paperwork was signed, telling them that I was the treasurer, and that if anyone misused the money, or if they acted inappropriately in another country (where we were to go at the end of the year). I, as treasurer, would be held responsible. (WTF?)

One semester passed, and everything went smoothly. I didn't mind being a pseudo treasurer, but also could have done some of the work. (the person keeping track of the money was much better than me though.) And I had to sign some more paperwork, stating that I was still treasurer so no one would have to go to that meeting again. (changing president or treasurer requires one to attend that meeting.)

I continue to be treasurer to this day, signing my name away to the whims of the person actually keeping track of the money. It's good to be on top of things. But I will always remember to say no to my director if he asks me if I have some free time on a Friday.