By Janice Martin, Director of Programs and Membership

We’re all familiar with Club President, Club Secretary, and Club Treasurer, but what if each member had their own club title based on a job description that they seemed to naturally fit into? Every service organization has superstars. They're the people who chair events, rally volunteers, and somehow always seem to be in three places at once. But the real secret to a strong club isn't having a few superstars. It's having a lot of people who simply keep showing up.

Just for fun, what if each member were given a job description based on what seems to be their natural superpower? For example:

Manager of Emergency Supplies

• Carries no fewer than six pens at any given time.
• Produces a Sharpie within three seconds of being asked.
• Somehow also has tape, sticky notes, and a paper clip "just in case."

Director of Last-Minute Problem Solving

• Specializes in fixing issues nobody knew existed five minutes ago.
• Can solve most crises with a tablecloth, extension cord, and positive attitude.

Vice President of Event Check-In

• Greets every attendee by name.
• Knows exactly where everyone should be.
• Has answered the same question 27 times and remains cheerful.

Chief Encouragement Officer

• First to volunteer.
• First to thank others for volunteering.
• Responsible for convincing everyone that "we've got this."

Headmaster of Club History

• Remembers a fundraiser from 1998 that is surprisingly relevant to the current discussion.
• Frequently begins sentences with, "Well, what we did one year was..."

Director of Hearing Health Event Logistics

• Able to move folding tables with surprising efficiency.
• Knows where the extension cords are.
• Can answer the question "Where do I check in?" at least 37 times in a morning.

The truth is service clubs run because ordinary people are willing to wear various types of extraordinary hats, all at a moment’s notice. The thought process that it takes a village can apply to service clubs. Each of the just-for-fun titles listed above reinforces member engagement through the strengths of those willing to step up and show up.

Always remember, those you serve within your communities are grateful for the work Sertomans do, even if they don’t say it out loud.

Now, take the list and identify your club member’s superpowers!