1. 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
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2. Stephanie Smith, Immediate Past NWR Governor
Strong Roots,
Strong Regions
Role of the Region Governor
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3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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

8. 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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10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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?

14. 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

15. 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?

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

17. 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

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