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Gules, a key fesswise OrSeneschal: Lady Philippa Tillinghast

The Seneschal is the administrative officer (sort of like club president) and legal representative of the group. The Seneschal's duties include (but are no means limited to) chairing meetings and reporting up the chain of command.
Azure, a pale checky gules and argent between six bezants in pale three and threeExchequer: Lady Irmgart Hasenschlaf

The Exchequer serves as the group treasurer and is responsible for balancing the checkbook and distributing funds as necessary.

vert, two straight trumpets in saltire Or, bells in chief Herald: Lady Rhieinwylydd verch Einion Llanalehaearn

The Herald's job is twofold: coordinating verbal announcements at events (either during the day or at court) and helping members research and submit medieval names and device. In some groups (mostly larger groups), Heralds may also maintain the group "Order of Precedence," or lists of awards members have received.
vert, a key palewise OrChatelaine: Lady Rosanella Vespucci

The Chatelaine (sometimes also referred to as Gold Key, Chamberlain, Hospitaller or Castellan) is the officer responsible for helping newcomers get oriented to the group. (Of course, all our members love to meet and greet newcomers, so don't be shy!) The Chatelaine also maintains a collection of 'loaner' garb and feastgear that newcomers can borrow for their first few events. (We know that sooner or later, you'll want to make or buy your own!)

Azure, a candle enflamed within an arch stooped argentMinister of Arts and Sciences: Margaret Wolseley

The Minister of Arts and Sciences (commonly called "MoAS") is responsible for cultivating and promoting the practice of medieval arts and sciences among the group. While a group MoAS often has some interest and skill in one or more A&S activities, this is not required! Rather, the MoAS helps other members pursue A&S activities by putting them in touch with experts on a certain topic, scheduling classes, encouraging participation in competitions, and so on....
Per pale argent and azure, a table sable between three quill pens one and two bendwise sinister counterchangedMinister of the List: Baron James of Middle Aston

The Minister of the List (often called simply "Listmin" or "MoL") helps organize, complete, and maintain the paperwork needed to track fighters’ authorizations and run combat scenarios at events.

Sable, two swords saltire OrKnight Marshall: Baron Wystan Roland Sacheverell

The Group Knight Marshall oversees activities related to armoured combat. This may include the training and supervising of all gentles interested in armoured combat at practices and tournaments; working with the local Chirurgeon to promote safety in the Society's martial arts; and working with the Minister of Arts & Sciences to encourage research in armour and weapons of the Middle Ages.

Argent, a spider tergiant sable, a chief gulesMinister of the Web: Lady Rhieinwylydd verch Einion Llanaelhaearn

That would be me! The webminister, unsurprisingly, designs and maintains the group website. In some groups (including ours), the Webminister also administers the group's electronic mailing list.
The Illuminati

Most groups don't have this; instead, they may have a 'financial committee.' We like to tell it like it is; our 'financial committee' is out to rule the world, and therefore they are known as The Illuminati.

They don't do any thing overtly, of course. They have minions for that.