Services, Resources and Support for Chapter Executives

• Sample standard operating procedures
• Sample board orientation manual
• Sample employment contracts
• Sample job descriptions for the board, executive and committees
• Sample bylaws
• Sample membership application, renewal forms, benefit brochures/marketing information and directory
• Facilitating and planning meetings
• Writing, editing and/or producing a newsletter/magazine/publication
• Technology support – software, useful tips and shortcuts
• Web site management
• Education and program ideas
• Meeting planning and event management
• Financial management (types of software packages/programs, how to develop reports for the board)
• Communicating effectively and building relationships with the board, members and constituents (interpersonal, oral and written communication skills)

Handouts from the 2012 Chapter Executives Session

Working with Your Board of Directors, Gary Leeper, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain GCSA

Network with your peers

• Actively participate on the chapter administrator listserve. It’s a tool that allows you to share best practices and ideas, share information and get answers to your questions from fellow chapter executives.