ESP Chapter Leadership Orientation Presented by: Jeff Myers, ESP 2 nd Vice President Bob Ohlensehlen, ESP National Executive Director Updated Annually by Second Vice President for Chapter Relations and National Executive Director Updated October 2012

Orientation Objectives Chapter leaders will learn: –History and mission –National Leadership –Leadership responsibilities –How to involve members –Chapter and national recognition programs –Discover information -

Who We Are Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension Professionals’ Organization –Bozeman, Montana, in 1927 –incorporated May 22, active chapters –Puerto Rico to Alaska. In 2010 –2,616 annual members –3,539 life members

Membership Annual Members – 2616 members – 2351 members – 2321 members Life Members – 2616 members – 2351 members – 2321 members

National Leadership Team Justen Smith, President Deborah Thomason, Past President Mark Stillwell, President Elect Jeff Myers, 2nd Vice President

National Leadership Team Regional Vice Presidents David Ross, NE Kathy Tweeten, NC Laura Wilson, S Ken Hart, W Bob Ohlensehlen, Executive Director

Strong Chapters… Are necessary for a strong National Organization

Strong Chapters have… Constitution/By-Laws Dedicated Leadership –President –President-Elect –Secretary –Treasurer –Past President

Strong Chapters have… Planned leadership transition –Designated time –Committees Co-chairs Delegate tasks –Orientation session Led by past officers and committee chairs State and national levels overview Yearly calendar and POW Pass on current handbooks and materials

Chapter Sponsored Professional Development What professional development has your Chapter offered recently? Strong Chapters have…

Strong Chapters Update… Chapter Officers at the ESP WebsiteESP Website

Strong Chapters have… Membership Recruitment and Retention plan –“Best Practices for Marketing” Recognition Programs Scholarship and Grant programs Regular Communication with members –Chapter Newsletter –ESP Connections –ESP Communiqué

Strong Chapters have… Regular Leadership Communication – –Conference calls –Face to face meetings –Social media Identified and Developed New Leaders Engaged Life Members Active committees

ESP Committees Member Recruitment and Retention Scholarships, Grants and Recognition Professional Development Public Issues (Legislative) Global Relations Resource Development and Management (Budget and Audit) Marketing Local Committees as Desired/Needed

National Committees 1 year term – must reapply Monthly teleconferences Annual national meeting –$200 stipend Ad hoc –History –Life Members –Journal of Extension Signup

What are other ways to get annual and life members involved?

Participate in Leadership Opportunities JCEP Leadership Conference Public Issues Leadership Development Web based officer orientation module National ESP Conference –Professional Presentations –Committee Members –National Council Delegates

Joint Council of Extension Professionals NAE-4HA NACAA NEAFCS ANREP NACDEP President, past president, president elect Representatives –APLU –ECOP –NIFA-USDA

JCEP Programs JCEP Leadership Conference February , 2013 Memphis, TN Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) April , 2013 Westin Alexandria, VA

Participate in Leadership Opportunities JCEP Leadership Conference - $300 Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) – four $600 Scholarships National ESP Conference – $500-Administrator/Leader Scholarship – $200 or $100-Professional Presentations – $200-Committee Members – $200- National Council Delegates

Conduct Annual Chapter Self-Evaluation Retention: Existing Annual and Life Members Recruitment: Potential Annual and Life Members General Items: –Web-site –Initiation –Recruitment and Retention Materials –Annual Membership Campaign

Web Site Resources to Support Chapters ESP Handbook Links to Local Chapters, National Board and National Office Forms Strategic Plans and Reports Personal and Professional Development Opportunities Calendar of Upcoming Events and Deadlines

Other Chapter Resources ESP National Office ESP Calendar of Dates Permanent & Historical Record of Membership by Id Number and Chapter. Computer Data Files Chair of Membership Recruitment and Retention and Regional Vice President Chapter Reports and Websites

ESP Website:

The “Applications / Reports” Tab Applications / Reports Menu Chapter Reports Scholarships Grants National Recognition Chapter Recognition 1 & 2 Committees Leadership RFP The Workhorse of the ESP Website

The “Materials” Tab The Materials Tab contains a number of downloadable files that contain a variety of useful documents templates and the supply order site

Summary… Well-trained, informed, and dedicated officers are essential for chapter success. Active, informed and dedicated members are essential to the overall success of the ESP organization.

Need More Information? For additional information contact Bob Ohlensehlen at the National ESP Office at:

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