This vocational student chapter officer handbook contains guidelines to help officers become more aware of their leadership responsibilities. The handbook is divided into eight sections. The first two sections provide an introduction to the handbook and an explanation of state and national support for vocational student organizations. Section 3 discusses the role of Illinois vocational student organizations in occupational education. The fourth section contains lists of duties for each of the eight chapter officers. In addition, a list of abilities needed by each officer to carry out their duties is provided. The fifth section focuses on working together as leaders through committee work. This section describes the kinds of members often found on committees and the responsibility of each committee member. Section 6 provides guidelines for communicating in such areas as public speaking, letter writing, and television. The seventh section contains guidelines for personal self-improvement, while the final section guides the chapter officer to set personal goals to be accomplished while in office. (LRA)