Running an “Ideal” Chapter Onika Patel, District 10 Trustee Danielle Bauer, CAE, ASDA Director of Membership

Ideal Chapter

"Execution is the ability to mesh strategy with reality, align people with goals and achieve the promised results." — Larry Bossidy

Chapter Structure and Hierarchy Organization TODAY is key o Structure chapter based on your school’s needs o Sample chapter structures o Ideal ASDA Chair

Communications Managing volunteers within the EC Reach out to leaders o What works for you? Everyone is different! o Ideal ASDA reps for each committee/position

Don’t let that committee “fall”... Communicate!

Working Together Hold regular meetings to keep everyone informed Allow time for brainstorming, not just reporting Set goals as a team o SMART goals Be accountable

Motivating Volunteers Match skill/interest with roles Recognize and reward Make it fun

Chapter Retreat Build strong team and set goals Plan budget Personal development Travel guidelines

Resources and Tools Chapter handbook How-to guides - ASDAnet.org/how-to/ASDAnet.org/how-to/ Chapter portal o Member roster (paid vs. unpaid) o Committee officers o Eblast to members

Gold Crown Awards Many things to consider... Prestige and school-wide recognition Many components/categories Specificity, numbers, percentages, attendance What the committee is looking for Apply by Jan. 31, 2014

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