What is the role of the Sentinel?

• A. To welcome members, assist with seating, and keep the meeting area orderly.
• B. To manage finances.
• C. To chair the meeting.
• D. To prepare the agenda.

Answer: (B)

The Sentinel is the meeting’s doorkeeper and helper, focused on hospitality and order. Their main duties are welcoming members as they arrive, assisting with seating, and keeping the meeting area orderly so the proceedings can start smoothly. This role supports the chair by helping manage the room’s flow and ensuring the space stays orderly during the meeting.

Finances are handled by the Treasurer, not the Sentinel. The person who chairs the meeting is the President, and the agenda is typically prepared by the President (often with input from the Secretary). Understanding these distinctions shows why the Sentinel’s responsibilities center on welcoming participants and maintaining a calm, orderly environment rather than on financial matters, leadership, or agenda construction.