Working at the Coal Face Zone Chairman Working at the Coal Face

Session Overview Responsibilities of the Zone Chairman Working with the District Cabinet Qualifications Resources and Training The Zone Meeting Visiting Clubs Q&A

Responsibilities of the Zone Chairman Eyes and ears of the District Governor Monitor health and status of clubs Support development of clubs Work closely with Global Action Team Visit clubs Be aware of club activities Organise and chair zone meetings

Working with the district cabinet Report progress made by clubs Understand Cabinet roles Transfer information to clubs Invite Cabinet chairs to zone meetings Member of District Global Membership Team (GMT-D) Member of District Global Leadership team (GLT-D) Member of District Global Service Team (GST-D)

Qualifications Must have been Club President Personal traits Motivated Organised Ability to learn Approachable Knowledgeable Self guided learning Attend District training

Resources and training Zone Chairperson e-Book The Zone and Region Chairperson Resource Centre Register and use MyLCI Understand the Club Health Assessment Report Self Guided Learning District Training

The Zone & Region Chairperson e-Books Coming Soon! New e-Book! Roles and Responsibilities Working with the club officers and Global Action Team district coordinators Links to resources and online tools

Zone and Region Chairperson Resource Centre

Access club information using mylci

Assess you clubs’ health every month Net membership Service Reporting Officer Rotation Reporting History Club Status

Self guided training Four Modules: Roles and Responsibilities Overview Zone Chairperson as the Administrative Officer of the Zone Zone Chairperson and the District Governor’s Advisory Committee Zone Chairperson as a Member of the District Cabinet

District training

Zone Chairperson training workshop curriculum Session Description The Role of the Zone Chairperson This session provides participants with a basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the zone chairperson. Participants will also review a key resource, the Zone Chairperson Manual, and will identify potential challenges of the position. Facilitating Cross-Level Communication In this session, participants will learn about the concept of cross-level communication, discuss methods and challenges of facilitating communication, and develop individual communication plans to use during their term. Serving as a ‘Club Consultant’ This session uses the concept of a ‘club consultant’ to describe important functions of zone chairpersons. Participants will learn the skills/resources needed to be effective ‘club consultants’, and will have the opportunity to work through a basic problem solving process to identify solutions to current or future challenges in their own areas. Goal Setting and Action Planning for Success In this session, participants will learn how to effectively set goals and develop action plans as a means of realizing personal success in their position and to enhance their abilities to guide clubs in setting and achieving their goals.

The Zone Meeting Host at least three zone meetings Use the Guide to Prepare Host at least three zone meetings Schedule meetings soon after the cabinet meetings Agendas in the Model District Governor Advisory Meeting Guide Offer a different venue for each meeting Highlight one of the Global Action Team Coordinators at each meeting

Zone Meeting report Complete report after each meeting Forward to DG, GMT-D, GLT-D, GST-D, Region Chairperson & LCI

Visit Clubs How often? Business and/or Dinner Meetings Service/other Projects Protocol and dress code Be punctual Public speaking Follow-up

Session Overview Responsibilities of the Zone Chairman Working with the District Cabinet Qualifications Resources and Training The Zone Meeting Visiting Clubs Q&A

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