How to Better Support, Involve, and Capitalize on the Strengths of New and Alumna Members
Leadership Summit Workshop Southern Area Program Team Eneid A. Francis, Area Director
Southern Area Program Team • • • • • • • •
Cori Brock Cooper Kelley Bailey Denise Cooper Yolanda Hill Brenda Jamerson Beverly Matheney Sharlyn Smith Marguerite Archie-‐Hudson
Objectives • To enhance awareness in the value that new and alumna members can bring to Chapter programming. • To create opportunities to show the value of bringing together new and alumna members. • To identify ways in which chapters can capitalize on the strengths of both new and alumna members.
Workgroups
• Divide into workgroups: Recorder Spokesperson • Product development
Assignment
• What is the value of capitalizing on the relationships between new members, Alumna members and the chapter? • Is there a benefit to establishing a mentorship program between Alumna and new members? If so, what? • Is there value in new and Alumna members in capturing chapter historical information? If so, what? • What value can new members contribute in terms of technology?
New and Alumna Members
COVERING THE BASICS CLICK TO EDIT SUB TITLE
New Members: The First Year Responsibilities of New Members Within the First Year: • Is knowledgeable about the National Constitution and Bylaws, Manual of Procedures, Chapter Bylaws, Orientation Manual, Membership Manual, Rituals Manual, Protocol Manual; and has a personal copy of each document. • Knows at least 50% of the Chapter members by name. • Has a copy of the Handbook for the Chapter, if applicable.
New Members: The First Year • A one year development period to fully comprehend what it means to be a Link. • Assigned a mentor other than sponsor. • Attend all Chapter meetings and functions (necessary exceptions will be made). • Attend an Area Conference or National Assembly. • Attend a leadership summit. • Participate in at least two Chapter committees (and/or as defined by chapter bylaws) ; at least one should be a program (facet) committee. • Certificate issued to commemorate completion of development (optional, but recommended).
Covering the Basics Who is an Alumna member? An Alumna member is one who has provided 30 years of service; or Who has reached 70 years of age or older AND has been active for at least 10 years of service. It is not mandatory that she retire from active membership at age 70.
Rights and Privileges of an Alumna Member • Remains a member of The Links, Incorporated (not her Chapter) with no financial responsibilities to the Links, Incorporated. • All rights and privileges of membership except for participating in parliamentary procedures, including voting, holding office and chairing committees. • Participating in Chapter meetings, Area Conferences and National Assemblies with the payment of any required fees. • Participating in service and friendship activities with friends. • Entitled to a Memorial Service and other rituals in her Chapter. • Heir-‐o-‐Link status for children and Connecting Link status for spouse.
Restrictions on Alumna Membership • Financially responsible for any Chapter meetings(s) she attends, except when invited as a guest of the hostess. The Alumna member shall give the hostess notice of her intention to attend. • Must give notice to the President when she plans to participate in any activity requiring a feed or assessment. • Pays a service fee of $15.00 per year directly to National Headquarters. Remains a member if she does not.
Leading the Way! • The Southern Area has more Alumna members than any other Area. • 17th Southern Area Director, Link Mary Currie, was appointed by 15th National President, Link Margot James Copeland to Chair the Platinum and Alumna Member Committee.
By the Numbers New Members 2009 -‐ 150 2010 -‐ 181 2011 -‐ 151 2012 -‐ 176 2013 -‐ 173 2014 -‐ 203
Alumna Members 2009 -‐ 58 2010 -‐ 55 2011 -‐ 73 2012 -‐ 137 2013 -‐ 80 2014 -‐ 86
More Numbers….
• 2,800 +/-‐Active Members in the Southern Area • 1,500+ Alumna Members in the Southern Area
DISCUSSION GROUPS CLICK TO EDIT SUB TITLE
Internal Relationships
Chapter
New Members
Alumna Members
Discussion Topic ONE
• What is the value of capitalizing on the following relationships: – New Members to Chapter – Chapter to New Members – Alumnae to Chapter – Chapter to Alumnae – New Members to Alumnae – Alumnae to New Members
Discussion Topic TWO
• Is there a benefit to establishing a mentorship program between Alumna and New Members? • What areas should a mentorship program be based upon? – Career Experience – Program Interest – Personal Interest
Discussion Topic THREE
• History and Archival Project Initiative – Alumnae and New Member Chapter History Research – Share research information with entire chapter – Use information as a historical reference for future community outreach
Discussion Topic FOUR • New Member – Alumna Technology Buddies – Email – Web Posting – Video Recording of Alumna for chapter history
Wrap Up
• Finished Product • Final Summary • Questions???
How to Better Support, Involve, and Capitalize on the Strengths of New and Alumna Members Leadership Summit Workshop Southern Area Program Team Eneid A. Francis, Area Director