The Role of the Region Governor Governors Round Table 2019: Strong Roots, Strong Regions   The Role of the Region Governor Stephanie Smith Immediate Past Northwestern Region Governor © Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Stephanie Smith, Immediate Past NWR Governor   Strong Roots, Strong Regions Role of the Region Governor © Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Role of the Region Governor Governors – Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Make sure region is strong Carry out strategic direction of SIA Support clubs Model performance in: Financial strengths Leadership succession planning Membership growth Financial support of Dream Programs

Role of the Region Governor Objective is to increase: Programs Membership Public Awareness Fundraising Future – 2021-2031 Big Goal Invest in the dreams of half a million women and girls through access to education

Role of the Region Governor Specific duties – OPERATIONS Communicate importance of maintaining civil, vibrant and dynamic clubs Be a Healthy Region Provide training around administrative items and the four pillars Develop future leaders Appoint and train region committee chairs Mentor Governor Elect

Role of the Region Governor OPERATIONS – Which areas do we feel we are currently successful in and why? Which areas need more attention in order to be successful? Ideas? Are there any duties listed that contradict what is listed in our region procedures?

Role of the Region Governor Specific duties – MEMBERSHIP Promote recruitment and retention Direct chartering efforts Working with Region Membership Chair, supervise disbanding of clubs Help clubs with 12 or fewer members

Role of the Region Governor MEMBERSHIP– How are we leveraging our Region Membership committee with these duties? Are we encouraging clubs who are successful in membership to mentor other clubs? Which areas need more attention in order to be successful? Ideas?

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Role of the Region Governor Specific duties – PROGRAM Promote participation and provide support to clubs regarding Soroptimist Dream Programs Encourage clubs to provide Live Your Dream Awards AND to provide additional support Encourage participation in Dream It, Be It Encourage use of Working as One exercise

Role of the Region Governor PROGRAM – How are we leveraging our Region’s Program, LYDA and DIBI chairs and committees? What recognition are providing to clubs who provide additional support to LYDA recipients? Do we use and do our clubs know about the Working as One exercise.

Role of the Region Governor Specific duties – PUBLIC AWARENESS Know and work with the public awareness and branding resources on SIA website Encourage clubs to use the same resources Educate clubs on benefits of branding Use the “S logo” on all Soroptimist materials and communications Share information, news and resources to clubs provided by SIA

Role of the Region Governor PUBLIC AWARENESS – How are we leveraging our Region’s Public Awareness Chair and committee? What are we specifically doing to model the appropriate use of SIA’s logo and overall branding? How do we ensure that clubs are following up on information provided by SIA?

Role of the Region Governor Specific duties - FUNDRAISING Promoting a culture of philanthropy with clubs and members Sharing the benefit that giving provides to the women and girls who face obstacles Encourage contributions through Club Giving and Laurel Society/Laurel Legacy

Role of the Region Governor FUNDRAISING– What are we doing to encourage Club Giving overall? At the 10% level? How we support/recognize Laurel Society and Laurel Legacy? Are we financially supporting other programs or non-profits that are not part of the Dream Program or fulfill the mission?

Role of the Region Governor What questions do you have regarding the specific duties?

Role of the Region Governor Other Critical Areas Eligibility Requirements Region Conferences: Region Chair presentations for the Four Pillars Planning & Financial: Submit Strategic Plan Submit Annual Financial Statement US/Canada – Contracts over $10,000 Monitoring/Reporting: Healthy Region focus

Role of the Region Governor Region Governor Job Description: Helps define success Is your anchor or foundation Helps prepare the Governor-elect