Grand Master (GM) - Bone-a-Lisa
Alt - Dwarf Dick

Religious Advisor - Been There

Beer Meister/ScoobySnackMeister - Bone-a-Lisa
Alt - But His Nut

Webmeister - Bone-a-Lisa
Alt - Been There

Hash Trash Scribe - Doktor Do Me

Hash Cash - Jungle Pussoi
Alt - Bone-a-Lisa

Hash Flash - Banana Slit

Haberdasher - Banana Slit

On-Sex: Jungle Pussoi

What is Mis-management?

The pack is led (or misled) by a group of hashers known as the "mismanagement", coined in line with the general tradition of minimum organization. However, this is a facade, as there is indeed much that has to be organized when it comes to the scheduling of hares and laying of trails, the logistics of getting food and refreshments to runs, notification and newsletters, and planning of special events. A successful mismanagement makes these chores seem transparent to the pack, but it is much work nevertheless. In smaller hashes, two or more of these roles may be done by one individual (if at all) and the titles may follow a different label from hash to hash. In line with the original tradition, the mismanagement is normally led by The Grand Master (HM). In the smaller hashes, only one may be necessary and a harriette who takes this position may be known as Grand Mistress. Sense of humor and sociability are more significant than rank or social position in the selection of these individuals. They are responsible for scheduling the runs and planning special events, as well as ensuring an unending Hare Line (roster of locations and [when determined] hares for upcoming events).

Mis-management Positions

The Grand Master (GM)
The founder or most experienced hasher will sometimes take on the title of Grand Master (GM). This position is primarily an advisory or ceremonial one (sort of like the monarchy in Great Britain or Japan). During special events, the GM will open the activities and welcome visitors. The GM usually stays out of the weekly activities of the mismanagement, but gives his or her sage advice when the mismanagement seems to be losing track of tradition or ignoring the "Whim of the Pack". It really doesn't matter and local tradition (Whim of the Pack) always prevails over anything written here, though too much variance can cause confusion in interhash dealings. It is usually the GM who takes the pack's vote to interhash "GM meetings" for such things as choosing the next hosts of Interhash, Basher Interhash and regional or national interhashes.

The Religious Advisor (RA)
The Religious Advisor (RA) is the arbiter of hash tradition, master of ceremonies at the Down-Down and chief of hash protocol. When in the circle, the RA is always right, even when wrong. Other than presiding over the Down-Down, RA's are also known to do "readings" or give "blessings" at the start of hashes (usually during the waiting period in Live Hare). The RA is responsible to ensure that deserving thirsts are quenched and for "baptisms", or the giving of the hashname. During the naming, the RA assists and encourages the pack to choose an appropriate name, calls for a vote and presides over the baptism ceremony that follows. Some RA's take their roles seriously (or blasphemously), donning religious accouterments and concocting humorous parodies of religious ceremonies (useful examples may be found in the Hash Verses section of this bible). The most successful RA's are the individuals who are good speakers, can give or take a joke well, and are generally well thought of by most of the pack (the latter is important because all the shit the RA dishes out will be better received by a friendly group). The duties are discussed in detail in the book on The Religious Advisor.

The Hash Cash
The individual who tracks the all important hash funds is known as the Hash Cash. The Hash Cash collects the fees and provides reimbursement for the food or refreshments used at the hash. The position becomes even more important when the hash hosts an interhash, as the monies collected can be considerable. Therefore, you want to select a trustworthy individual for this position who can be a bit 'anal' about tracking funds, while at the same time being friendly in dealings with hashers.

The On~Sex
The On-Sec (pluralized On-Sex) keeps track of roster of hashers (their address/telephone info, number runs and other stats), does a periodic mail out of the Hash Trash (hash newsletter), sends out publicity on the hash and events, and acts as the point of contact with interhash sources and periodicals. Considering that the first On-Sec was "G" himself, it can be easily seen that this is a very important position. Choosing an On-Sec can be more difficult, as it is a thankless, time- consuming job that is usually best done by a "volunteer". Today, candidates who possess a word processor and database capability are more valuable for this position and should be considered.

The Hash Scribe
The Hash Scribe (Hash Words, Hash Trash, Hash Bard, etc.) does the write-up of each run and provides it to the On-Sec for the Hash Trash. In some cases, the Hash Scribe does the entire Hash Trash, mailing with labels provided by the On-Sec. Other hashes appoint a different Hash Scribe at each hash to write up the run, to provide a different style and viewpoint each week, lightening the load of the On-Sec. Although we have appointed and alternate scribes in the WRH3, anyone can submit any hash trash for posting; the more, the merrier!

Hash Flash

The Hash Flash has the responsibility of photographically capturing any events (with the exception of shooting star hashes*) at each hash and then sumitting his/her pictorial documentation to the webmeister for any necessary edits and formatting for posting on this site. Although we have an appointed Hash Flash, anyone may also shoot pictures and submit them to the webmeister for posting; the more, the merrier!