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Professional Development & Education 2018-2019 Webinar Series

The Guerilla Woman – A Modern Leader

• G ets going (overcomes inertia with energy) • U nderstands uniqueness (cultivates talents of others) • E xceeds expectations (under promises and over delivers) • R ecognizes realty (accepts what can’t be changed) • I nspires involvement (gets others to follow the vision) • L istens longer (is always looking for new information) The Guerilla • L earns lessons (learns from successes and failures alike) Woman – A • A sks and answers (questions status quo; prepares for questions) • W ins wings (takes risks, flies high) Modern Leader • O ffers ownership (shares vision and solutions with others) • M anages maybes (works through uncertainty toward solutions) • A ccepts apologies/admits actions ( releases grudges; take personal responsibility for actions and mistakes) • N eeds nuttiness (uses sense of humor to maintain balanced perspective)

The Guerilla – Omaha & A Modern NAWIC Leader

Developing Personal Power • Authority • Assertiveness • Approachability • Public Image • Communication

Have You Planned? Start by making your leadership plans and preparations NAWIC Calendar Establish a file system Working knowledge of parliamentary law

President’s Files should include: • NAWIC Manuel (updated!) • Chapter Bylaws, Chapter Standing Rules, Chapter Policies & Procedures • President’s Handbook (updated 7/2018) • Chapter Strategic Plan & Goals • Board agendas, minutes, reports Get Organized • General membership agendas, minutes, reports, handouts • Correspondence • Newsletters, etc. • Robert’s Rules of Order • Chapter Gavel, podium banners, chapter charter, Federal ID # (FIN), etc.

Are You Knowledgeable? • Have you “trained” to be President? • Basic NAWIC “Trivia” • Core Purpose • Core Values • Study records of previous years • Have knowledge of Standing and Special Committees

• Attackers • Know-It-Alls • Snipers • Whiners • Yes People • Lumps • Control Freaks

Do you know the Parliamentary Law Rules?

Parliamentary Law • Necessary to: • Insure Order • Expedite business • Develop an organization that will promote the Objects for which it was organized • Give everyone an equal opportunity for self-expression

Parliamentary Law – Based on Four Principals 1 2 3 4 Courtesy and Consider one The minority The majority justice to all. thing at a must be must prevail. time. heard.

Do You Have a Mentor or Advisor?

Madame President? • Sets the state for the constructive, harmonious and efficient operation of the chapter • Lead chapter with friendly, gracious tact • Delegate • Work together as a team with committees In unity of purpose, there is strength, and togetherness bears wonderful fruit! - unknown

• Be prepared Items to have available: Ar Are you ready • President’s Handbook • Agenda and Script for th the • NAWIC Manual • Confidence • Gavel meeting? • Agenda • Arrive early! • Chapter Bylaws • Start on time • Standing Rules • Keep the meeting • Robert’s Rules of Order moving • Membership Roster • Binders • List of Committees • Watch • Calendar • Paper & Pen

Rules for Presiding • Board Meeting • Membership Meeting • Stand – when calling the meeting to • Operate under Small Board order, conducting a debate or discussion, making announcements, conducting elections, etc. • Your President – The/This Chair, the/this president, not “I” • President may not express an opinion while presiding • You can vote

• The Board should move business forward • Approve budget Board • Approve committee plans Meetings • Approve venue contracts • Set the Annual Calendar • Approve extraordinary expenses

How does business get introduced? • Obtain the floor • Make the Motion (I move) • Second the Motion • States the Motion • Discuss the Motion • Presents the Question • Announce the vote

Rehearse Reports Agenda Meeting Notice Rehearse in your Brief those who will Do not attempt to Send Agenda and mind and stage be on the agenda preside at a meeting Treasurer’s Report to properly without an Agenda Board prior to Request copy of meeting Committee Reports Copy Parliamentarian prior to meeting on Agenda and Script Send script to Vice 1st President and Secretary Copy to Vice President and Secretary Did I prepare enough?

Communication • Board of Directors • Board Orientation • Strategic Plan • Share agendas, chapter business, current issues/requests, calendar/coordination • Committees / Chairs • Committee Chair Orientation • Strategic Plan • Delegate coordination to PE/VP • Engaged and on track, on budget • Share National and Regional goals and updates • Membership • Monthly meetings, chapter news • Highlight national and regional news and events • Encourage members to participate in NAWIC’s Leadership Webinars • Give credit where credit is due – acknowledge and praise accomplishments

External Communication Regional Director • Timely response to requests for information • Share positive events, milestones, etc. NAWIC National Office • Timely response to forms, request for information, filings • Monthly presidents’ email – updates on what is happening and forms due • Share positive events, milestones, etc. Logo/Social Media • Proper use of logo – approval • Social media posts – follow NAWIC’s Social Media Policy, think before posting

• Committee Chairs • Audit of Treasurer’s book • Complete 990 • Send new officer information to NAWIC Office & Region Director (by deadline) • Inventory of President’s files and properties Plan Your Departure

Upcoming Webinars • November 20, 2018 - Time Management presented by Angela Highland of Competitive Edge • January 15, 2019 – Risk Management 101 presented by Milli Workmen of IRMI Please join us!