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Leadership Manual

A comprehensive manual by JRCLS to guide leaders in establishing and running chapters effectively, covering membership base, council organization, goal setting, and awards. Contact David Armstrong for more information.

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Leadership Manual

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  1. Creating the Best JRCLS Chapter You Can Leadership Manual

  2. J . REUBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETY Leadership Manual for Organizing and Operating a New Chapter of JRCLS The JRCLS has prepared a manual for chapter leaders to assist in navigating the ins and outs of establishing and operating a successful chapter. These materials will hopefully aid a new leader to quickly initiate the key steps that need to be taken to move his or her chapter forward in a positive manner. The manual provides guidelines on a number of items including the following: • Building a membership base • Organizing a Council • Planning Activities that serve others and promote Religious liberty • Setting goals to achieve Quality or Outstanding Chapter Awards

  3. J . REUBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETY Building a Membership Base • First Step: • Select lawyers or Law students • Submit formal and personalized letters • Send e-mails • Make phone calls • Second Step: • Lawyers ask for suggestions from colleagues • Repeat “First Step”

  4. J . REUBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETY Organizing the Council • Choose the vice president • When choosing the Board of Directors, include at least • Director of Pro Bono Services • Director of Religious Freedom • Director of Students • Directors of Events • Director Member • Women’s Director of Law

  5. J . REUBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETY Planning Annual Calendar with Goal of Achieving “Quality Chapter Award” Requirements for Qualification: • Chair and chair-elect contact information on jrcls.org • Hold regular board meetings • Attend Annual Leadership Conference (not required for international Chapters) • Prepare and use yearly chapter calendar • Hold an annual dinner

  6. J . REUBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETY Achieving the “Outstanding Chapter Award” • Go beyond the minimum standard of a “Quality Chapter” which consists of • Chair & chair-elect contact information on jrcls.org • Hold regular board meetings • Attend Annual Leadership Conference • Present the Annual Fireside at a Chapter gathering • Chapter members do some community service • Prepare and use yearly Chapter calendar • Hold at least four chapter events • If such groups are functioning locally, coordinate with BYU Management Society, BYU Alumni Association, BYU Law School Alumni Association and the International Society.

  7. J . REUBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETY Go Beyond the Minimum Standard of a Quality Chapter • Additional Criteria (incorporate at least 4): • Women in the Law representative on Board • Liaison to students/student chapters on Board • Student representative on Board • Two or more chapter leaders attend the Annual Leadership Conference • Attend the Annual Conference in February • Post chapter events regularly on jrcls.org • Chapter historian selected and chapter history questionnaire submitted • Hold more than four chapter events • Formulate and execute a plan to increase chapter membership • Do something additionally satisfying the Law Society’s mission including pro bono services and religious liberty activities.

  8. Contact information LDT Team Member: David Armstrong Office of General Counsel The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints darmstrong@ldschurch.org (O) (801) 240-0385 (C) (801) 388-7324

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