FPRA Annual Conference: 2007-08 Incoming Chapter Leadership Training Workshop
Lori Martini, FPRA VP for Chapter Services on the state executive committee, led a great workshop for incoming chapter leaders, despite some minor, (OK major ) technical difficulties. This workshop is valuable not only for incoming chapter presidents and president elects, but for ANY of your chapter board members.
Some tips:
DO:
-open the CD toolkit and peruse ASAP once you are back in the office
-do make copies for ALL chapter board members and expect them to refer to their areas of accountability on the CD
-refer to the CD often – put it in your calendar. Make the time. (it really will help you and make your job easier)
-send a copy of all the “great” stuff your chapter is creating to the VP of Chapter Services
-share your ideas with your co-chapter leaders from around the state
DON’T:
-put the CD on a shelf or file and forget about it once you are back in your office.
-keep the wealth of information to yourself
-be afraid to ask questions regarding items found on the CD – Your first point of contact is VP of Chapter Services, who for the 2007-08 year is Wendy Crites-Wacker, APR, wcrites@rtix.com, or (386) 418-8888.
-forget to refer to the CD often (Lori says 85 percent of the calls and e-mails she received this year was something outlined on the CD)
