Club Officer Training Utilizing materials developed by: Exchange’s Volunteer Field Representatives

Model Exchange Club Program Excellence Model Exchange Club Leadership Is Vital Club President, President-Elect, Past President Secretary, Treasurer, Board of Directors National Service Award & Big “E” Planning Tools

Indicators of Excellence Meetings - efficient, effective Programs of Services - meet specific needs Prevention of Child Abuse is stressed Successful fundraising projects Budget - Planned, adopted annually Retention addressed positively

Indicators of Success Club membership is growing Bulletins - timely and informative Exchange Education is emphasized Members have F-U-N

Program Excellence Doesn’t just happen Would a stranger identify the group? Meeting surroundings = quality of your club TOP speakers’ forum in your area News media seeks to cover every meeting Projects reflect your excellence

Program Excellence Child Abuse Prevention a key part of Programs of Service Financially strong? Waiting list to join? Bulletin - monthly, timely & informative Exchange Education part of every meeting Members & guests have FUN at meetings

Meeting the Challenge as President of Your Club

The quality of your leadership.…

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3 Simple Rules Rule #1 - Always give people more than they expect to get. Rule #2 - Do it right the first time.Rule #2 - Do it right the first time. Rule #3 - Pay attention to the details - sweat the small stuff!

As Club President Give leadership Set goals Program development meeting Develop an action plan Plan & preside at meetings Manage the club Leadership training Appoint committees Publicity Communicate District/National activities Uphold Bylaws

As President-Elect Be ready to preside Assist in training Attend Board meetings District and National events Clutivate future club leaders Develop ideas, goals and direction Smooth transition Other such duties Uphold Bylaws

As Club Secretary Maintain accurate records Submit reports to District and National Maintain accurate roster Receive and process statements Convention voting credentials

As Club Treasurer Collect Fees Deposit and disburse funds Financial records Annual financial report Help prepare budget Secure Bond File IRS form 990 District and National events Uphold Bylaws

Board of Directors Program of Service Budget, finance policy Approve club goals Operating policies and procedures Membership Growth Fill vacancies Cultivate leaders Report to club Club bylaws Minutes, directory, bulletin Monitor attendance District, Nat’l events Communication Uphold Bylaws

6 Steps to Success Set your goals Organize your team Train your team Execute the plan Evaluate results Celebrate Success!