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This resource provides guidance on communication strategies for chapter officers, including email, social media, instant messaging, and meetings. It also covers interactions with the state association and provides resources for chapter officers.
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BPA Chapter Officer’sBest Practices State Officers 2014-2015
Sample Chapter Officers and Role • The Role of Communication • Interactions with the State Association • Resources for Chapter Officers
Calls meetings to order and keeps meetings on track Helps welcome new members and answer questions about the organization President Helps develop meeting agendas Works with advisor and other chapter officers to develop goals for the year
Takes over any of the President’s responsibilities when needed Vice-President Chair or Co-Chair a committee (Example: Membership, Torch Points, etc.) Helps organize committees Works with advisor, chapter president, and other chapter officers to develop goals for the year
Takes minutes and notes during meetings Makes sure that important information is distributed to all members Secretary Provides the President and chapter officers with meeting minutes Keeps track of progress for the goals of the year
Keeps track of funds throughout the year Keeps good connections with businesses and partnerships Treasurer Helps organize fundraising activities Provides the President and chapter officers financial reports when needed
In charge of press releases of local chapter activities May be in charge of a membership committee Keeps information of chapter activities completed Historian Updates the chapter’s social media pages
Assures that local chapter meetings are done professionally Advises on any issue of parliamentary procedure Helps prepare an agenda for a chapter meeting Parliamentarian Assure that minutes are taken correctly
Types Of Communication Email Social Media Instant Messaging Meetings
Communication Tips Ensure a uniform message by having all officers aware of any message Have set ‘talking points’ about sensitive topics and do not sway from them Take feedback from other chapter members Don’t be too quick on throwing away an idea based on negative feedback • Outside the Officer Team • Within the Officer Team • Have a primary way to communicate • Always include all officers and advisors on any communication • Be polite and mindful of other people’s time- don’t spam inboxes full of mindless chatter!
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