B A S.“Government I L E U S Mshutdown”: E S S A G EWhat's the cost to the taxpayers?
Volume 2 “Chapter shutdown”: What’s the cost to the membership? Issue 8 According to various reports, shutting down the government is costing the federal government well over Oct. 2013 $2 billion dollars if it resembles the last shutdowns in 1995-1996, though the economy would be harmed in additional ways that are nearly impossible to measure. This process can also affect a chapter with an outcome just as devastating. You may ask what I am trying to say when I say chapter shutdown? Like in Washington, DC, we have elected officers and committee chairmen that the membership has entrusted with great honor. As leaders we are charged with knowing our documents & procedures and abiding by them. In doing so, our membership can feel empowered and trust we are moving in the right direction. Leaders of LTO and TPF are we leading by example? While I can’t thank you enough or pay you a salary for the countless hours you have dedicated to improving our organization, I must ask have we
Upcoming Events in October 6th—Miss Prominent Pearl Informational Tea at Flossmoor Country Club 3:00PM 8th—TPF Board and LTO Executive Committee Meetings at St. Andrews Church 6:30PM 10th—13th—BETA 100th Celebration 12th—TPF Membership and LTO Chapter Meeting at ST. Andrews Church 2:00PM 27th—Jazz in the AKAnoon 3:00PM Oakbrook, Illinois
prepared our members to receive the torch? December is right around the corner and the torch must be passed. Have we done our part to assist and prepare our future leaders? If you are an officer or committee chairman, ask yourself the following: Have I hosted two live meetings this year? Have I been inclusive in reaching out to all members to embrace them and their ideas to support my committee? Have I thoroughly reviewed my written documents to ensure they are consistent with the information on website relating to our practices? Do I come to meetings with a positive attitude ready and prepared to engage in productive conversations? Do I submit five copies of my report at executive committee and 11 to the foundation board of directors at meetings? Do I seek approval from Basileus/President before confirming a meeting so that it is posted on calendar and or distributed to membership? Do I seek approval from Board of Directors before making a purchase and want it noted as a restricted donation? Do I review a potential grant before presenting to membership to ensure it’s in line with the goals of our organization? Do I plan and host events or activities without seeking approval of Basileus/President? Do I speak at meetings before I am recognized by presiding officer? Do I take time to inquire about a concern with a chairman or presiding officer before involving a host of others? Listed above are a few examples of how a shutdown can occur and be felt across the chapter when leadership is not adhering to our written procedures and protocol that is expected of the membership. Lambda Tau Omega Chapter and Twenty Pearls Foundation are great organizations with knowledgeable and caring leaders and members. We have two award winning organizations with evidence to support that. Ongoing education is a must if we want to continue to grow. All members are encouraged to attend the Twenty Pearls Foundation training scheduled for October 19, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Matteson. We have secured two dynamic presenters, Faye Terrell Perkins and Lorine Samuels. We plan to focus on team building topics and Foundation roles & responsibilities. Consistency and understanding of our practices is needed, but more importantly your presence is needed. I want each of you to think of one leader you would like to emulate and be prepared to step up to a leadership position. The time is now! LTO & TPF needs your skills, knowledge, fresh perspective and “can do attitude”. See you at the training on Saturday, October 19, 2013!
Soror Joyce