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Join the Soroptimists in their mission to empower women and girls through effective leadership and community involvement. Our training program guides you in creating impactful projects, increasing membership, and enhancing public awareness. Learn how to recruit new members, set SMART goals, and delegate responsibilities effectively. Build a culture of support, innovation, and teamwork while keeping your club aligned with Soroptimist ideals. Celebrate achievements together and create a lasting impact in your community!
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2017Leadership Training “Soroptimists Are Shining Stars”
Roadmap to Success • Program • Membership • Public Awareness • Fundraising
Program • Live Your Dream Award • Dream It, Be It! • Projects for Women & Girls
Membership • Program Event • Recruit New Members • New Member Orientation • Assign Mentor • Stay Connected • Social Recruiting
Public Awareness • Join “Live Your Dream.org” • Media Outreach • Social Media • Community Involvement
Fundraising • Review Existing Projects • Brainstorm New Projects • 10% Club Giving to SIA
Cheerleading Your Team • Create a Theme and Set the Tone • Gently Nudge Non-Participants • Convey Optimism • Praise & Encourage Members
Communication • Club Emails • Social Media Posts • Website • Newsletters • Conference Calls
Know Your Audience • What’s Their Motivation? • Tug the Heartstrings • Innovate & Challenge • Repeat, Repeat, Repeat • Celebrate
Miscommunication • Ask Questions • Apologize • Restart • Make It Clear
Setting Smart Goals • Specific – define precisely • Measurable - details • Attainable- high vs low • Relevant – Keep aligned • Time-Bound- deadline
Duties Basic Job Description • Set Goals for the club year • Preside over club meetings • Write 4 Club Activity Reports • Attend 3 Presidents’ Roundtables
More on Duties Club Activity Report • Program • Membership • Public Awareness • Fundraising Active and Projected Presidents’ Roundtables • Time to share • Time to receive
The Big Circle Director Shares with Region Board President Writes Club Report You & Director share at Roundtable You receive Region Information for Club
Succession • Encourage New Members • Train New Leadership • Club Continuity
Planning & Delegating
Planning President’s Calendar • Print from SIA Website • Check It Often • Keep in Visual Sight Club Calendar • Develop Before Year Starts • Provide to All Members • Update Often
Why & How to Delegate? Why? • Vital for Effective Leadership • Saves You Time • Develops Members’ Leadership Skills How? • Right Person for the Job • Clear Description of Task • Provide Support • Establish Deadlines
Improve Delegating Skills • Do Not Micromanage • Give Up Control • Plan Ahead • Adhere to Deadlines • Praise Your People
Forming Committees • President facilitates forming • Review roster for hidden treasures • President serves as ex-officio member
Committee Functions • Soroptimist Ideals Accomplished • Promote Soroptimist Programs • Recommendations from Membership • Tasks Clearly Defined • Understanding Region/Federation Programs • Close Contact with Region Committees
Serving on a Committee • Respect & Integrity • Support Decisions • Valuable Volunteers • Stepping Stone • Passionate • Prepared
“THINK” • T - is it TRUE • H - is it HELPFUL • I - is it INSPIRING • N - is it NECESSARY • K - is it KIND
Reporting • Summary of deadlines & activities • Keep club members informed • Give reports at club meetings
Committees Summary • Heart of the Club • Accomplish Goals • Source of Excellence • Provide Vision • Move Club Forward
Stay On Plan • Periodically Review, Revise, Adjust • Club Calendar • Goals • Committees • What’s Working • What’s Not Working
Collaborate • Team Environment • Full Disclosure • Encourage Brainstorming • Set an Example • Share Resources • Be Flexible
Soroptimist Protocol • Set Up Before Your Meeting • Display U.S. Flag • Display Club Banner
Procedures • Determine if Quorum is Present- (if voting) • Start Meeting on Time • Follow Your Agenda • Speak Loud & Clear • Stay On Topic • End Meeting on Time
Meeting Agenda • Call to Order • Pledge of Allegiance • Welcome • Inspiration or Grace • Introductions • Business Portion • Program Portion • Announcements • END of Meeting & Soroptimist Pledge
Vice PresidentPresident-elect • Duties • Stepping Up to Leadership: Climbing the Ladder to Leadership • Leadership Tips
Duties Yes They Can Vary • PROGRAMS • FUNDRAISING • SERVICE PROJECTS • DIFFERENT RESPONSIBILITIES depending on clubs • REVIEW BYLAWS AND PROCEDURES, and IDENTIFY what YOUR FOCUS should be. • PREPARE yourself for the UPCOMING PRESIDENCY. • LEARN everything you can. • TRY new things! • SHARE your ideas!
Speaker Meeting Procedure MAKE INITIAL CONTACT with the Speaker BEFORE YOUR MEETING PROVIDE the Speaker • Facts about Soroptimist • Type of Meeting, Who & Where • Date, Time and Length GET from the Speaker • Bio for Introduction • Spelling of Name & Title • Equipment Needs • Dietary Needs • Any Guests AFTER THE MEETING Thank Speaker
Climb The Ladder To Leadership Have you heard this phrase before? Increased Collective Impact • Support Your President • Check your club bylaws • Prepare now for your time as President • Support the Soroptimist strategic direction • Shaping the Soroptimist Future • Change our focus
Leadership Tips • Be enthusiastic. • Be knowledgeable about Soroptimist. • Be prepared. • Welcome everyone to participate. • Delegate responsibilities. • Share the wealth. • Let your star light shine. • HAVE FUN!
Secretary • Responsibilities • Be Prepared • Taking the Minutes • Tips • Preparing & Distributing Minutes
Secretary Responsibilities • Take Minutes Club and Board Meetings • Submit to the Club • Prepare Board Recommendations • Maintain Membership Attendance • Send Notices • Send Correspondence
“Bee” Prepared • Minutes of the Previous Meeting • Minutes of Special Business Meetings • Club’s Bylaws and Procedures/Standing Rules • Region and Federation Bylaws and Procedures • List of Committees • Club Roster • Agenda • Motion Forms • Paper for Balloting
Taking Minutes Cover these points (according to Robert’s Rules of Order) • Kind of Meeting • Name of the Organization • Date and Place of the Meeting • Name of Presiding Officer and Board Members Present • Approval of Minutes as Read or Corrected • Main Motions, Points of Order and Appeals • Time Meeting Started & Adjourned
Tips • Record the following: • Facts only • Treasurer’s Report • Correspondence • Reports of Standing Committees • Other Business
Preparing & Presenting Minutes • Translate Your Notes and/or Recordings Into Minutes • Distribute to Members • Present Minutes for Approval • File Approved Minutes • Present Board Recommendations
Club Treasurer • Responsibilities • Tips • Resources
Responsibilities • Receive, record & deposit all funds • Send notices of financial obligations to members • Provide monthly financial reports to board • Pay bills for authorized expenditures • Prepare end of year statements & reports • Prepare records for end of year review • Prepare & file tax reports • Report membership changes to Region & SIA
Treasurer Tips • Use Your Treasurer’s Manual • Use the Treasurer’s Calendar/Check List • Work with Assistant Treasurer to share duties and mentor them for Treasurer position • Communicate with president, members, and Region Treasurer