secretary / minute-taker
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secretary / minute-taker
A person in a club, organization, or meeting who is responsible for keeping the minutes and making written records.
Der Schriftführer verlas zu Beginn der Sitzung das Protokoll des letzten Treffens.
At the beginning of the meeting, the secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting.
'Schriftführer' is made up of 'die Schrift' (writing) and 'führen' (to lead/keep). The person therefore 'keeps' the written records, for example minutes.
Als neuer Schriftführer muss ich lernen, wie man ein Protokoll schreibt.
As the new secretary, I have to learn how to write minutes.
The central task of a 'Schriftführer' (secretary/minute-taker) is described with the fixed phrase 'Protokoll führen' (to keep the minutes). He or she is therefore responsible for taking notes during a meeting.
Wer führt heute Protokoll? Das ist die Aufgabe des Schriftführers.
Who is taking the minutes today? That's the secretary's job.
The role of 'Schriftführer' (secretary/minute-taker) is typical of organized groups. You often find it in clubs, political parties, committees, or formal meetings.
Bei der jährlichen Mitgliederversammlung wurde ein neuer Schriftführer gewählt.
A new secretary was elected at the annual members' meeting.
secretary / writing desk
A Sekretär handles general administrative and organizational tasks. A Schriftführer, by contrast, is specifically responsible for minutes and written records. In a club, Schriftführer is appropriate for this clearly defined task, while Sekretär refers to a broader administrative role.
Der Schriftführer des Vereins hält die Beschlüsse der Sitzung im Protokoll fest.
The club's minute-taker records the decisions made at the meeting in the minutes.
Der Sekretär des Vereins beantwortet die Post und organisiert die Termine.
The club secretary answers the mail and organizes the appointments.
