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Grand
Master (GM) - Bone-a-Lisa
Alt - Been There
Religious
Advisor - Been There
Alt - Oink
Beer
Meister/ScoobySnackMeister - Bone-a-Lisa
Alt - Any Guy
Webmeister
- Bone-a-Lisa
Hash
Cash - Bone-a-Lisa
Hare Raiser - Lemon Nads
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 Hare Raiser
The Hare Raiser is responsible for recruiting hares for upcoming trails.
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!
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