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Taking a leadership role in CHLA/ABSC and its Chapters. I don’t have enough time to give. Choose what fits best with the time you have. E.g. writing an article may fit your schedule better than serving on a committee. It’s a lot of work and responsibility.
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I don’t have enough time to give. Choose what fits best with the time you have. E.g. writing an article may fit your schedule better than serving on a committee. It’s a lot of work and responsibility. That’s true, but it’s also a great opportunity for professional and personal growth. Reasons We Hear For Not Taking on Leadership Activities
I don’t have anything to offer. Everyone has qualities, skills or knowledge that they can contribute. Don’t sell yourself short! Reasons We Hear For Not Taking on Leadership Activities…
Learn about Yourself Self development Give Back to your Profession Mentoring Leadership Networking Colleagues as resources Friendships Resume Building Future jobs Enhancement Reasons to Participate
Volunteer to be a member of a task force Serve on your Chapter executive Volunteer to organize a local CE event Write an article for JCHLA/JABSC or your local chapter newsletter Apply to be the assistant editor of JCHLA/JABSC Run for the CHLA/ABSC Board of Directors Ways To Participate
President CHLA/ABSC Association Office Journal Editor AFMC Liaison Vice President Secretary Webmaster Past President Journal Asst Editor Treasurer Director Director CE Coordinator Public Relations CHLA/ABSCBoard of Directors
There are 5 positions for which you can run: Vice-President/President Elect (3 year commitment) Director (2 year commitment) Secretary Treasurer Public Relations Continuing Education CHLA/ABSC Board Positions
Expectations for each position Attendance at each of four Board meetings per year (two are pre- and post-conference) Role descriptions available Travel costs covered for Fall and Winter Board meetings CHLA/ABSC Board Positions
Chapter President Past President Vice-President Additional Directors Treasurer Chapter Executive • Not all positions are required for a chapter • Chapter officers are required to be a member of CHLA/ABSC • Many chapters pay for their president’s CHLA/ABSC membership
Taking on a leadership role in your professional association(s) is richly rewarding. You will receive far more from participating than you will put into it! A Final Word