Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce State of the NAJCC January 25, 2005

1. Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce State of the NAJCCJanuary 25, 2005

2. Agenda • Welcome and networking • Introduction and overview • Board Committee Updates • Where we are going… • Q & A • Networking • Close

3. Networking At your tables • Introduce yourselves • Discuss the most unique thing about you • As a table determine • What makes your table the most unique • What is one common trait at your table • Report your findings

4. Our Roots and Structure Roots • Founded in 1921 as a means for young professionals to get involved in the civic work • For 84 years – focused on community action and philanthropic giving, professional and personal development Structure • NAJCC Membership Organization • NAJCC Charities Organization

5. Introduction – What we planned Outreach 20/20 Alliance (Jr. League, SOLID, YLC, Sennet, Urban League) Recruitment Website Marketing PR Sponsorships Presidents Club (initial Alumni effort) *Board of Governors Structure Officers/Staff (non-voting) President Ex-Officio (Past Pres) Counsel Treasurer Executive Director Committees ED/Operations Finance Membership Networking (2) Philanthropy (2) Professional Development (2) NAJCC Charities (Grant process) NAJCC Board of Gov* Exec Director First Year Advisory Board (New Member Projects) Community Advisory Board Membership Community Networking Monthly Membership Mtgs Toastmasters Quarterly Fun/Cultural First Year Leaders Annually Gala (Awards) Monthly Lunch & Learn Mixers Quarterly Networking@Night Annually Golf Tournament Leadership Retention Surveys Reporter Weekly Reminders Member Directory Professional Development Philanthropy (HON Service Partnership) Annual EventsClinic Bowl Preds Cup Rollin on the River HON Day Joy of Giving Marathon Special Olympics Programs

6. Introduction – What we planned • Effective execution • Provide quality events for our membership and for the community we serve • Set structure • Provide members the greatest accessibility to contributing to the direction of our organization. • Personal pride

7. What we look like • Total Membership: 263 • Average age: 27 • Female: 51%Male: 49% • Single: 77%Married: 23% • 182 companies62 industries

8. Major Highlights • Office relocation • Revised website • Updated communications/contact • board@najcc.org • Membership meeting location & speakers • Tom Turner, Riley Darnell • Membership growth • Corporate Memberships

9. Major Highlights • New Board structure • Committees/Member leadership • New events • Networking on the Green • New member projects • New programs • Ambassador Program – First Year Advisory Board • Sheri Glover Scholarship and Service Award • $8000 raised by new member and other projects from June 04 – Dec 04 alone • $30,000+ raised Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Services in ‘04

10. Overview - Keep • Philanthropic events/Community Service • New Member Projects • Networking - Lunch & Learns • AmSouth meeting location – Consistent Meetings • Weekly communications • Social events – Mixers • Toast Masters • Recruiting • Fun!

11. Overview - Stop • Scheduling too many conflicting events • Pay for parking • Less emphasis on alcohol

12. Overview - Start • Improve communication between office and membership • Increase participation at events/meetings • Intra-Chamber member referrals/networking • Alumni participation • Involving existing members in new member groups • Recreational events/groups and Outdoor events • Membership directory

13. Overview - Start • Increase visibility • marketing/ Better external communications/PR • Articles in other publications • Generate more opportunities to become involved • Re-recruit old members • Professional Development at different times • Networking with other organizations • Member retention – ‘close the back door’

14. NAJCC Board Committees

15. NetworkingWhat we’ve done Goal: The goal of the NAJCC networking events is to support, guide and mentor Nashville's young professionals and provide members with the opportunity to establish networking contacts that will be valuable throughout their professional careers. Events include: • Monthly Networking events (Buffalo Billiards, Bar 23 (w/ The Urban League), Dancing in the District VIP party, Nick & Rudy’s, Chu and Morton’s) • Quarterly Networking events (Speed Networking, Open House) • Quarterly fun/cultural events (Night at the Opera, White Water Rafting) • Holiday Mixer (Red Iguana) • Networking on the Green (coming up in May)

16. NetworkingThings to look for The networking committee is currently looking for: • Sub-Chairs for the Quarterly Networking Events with other organizations/ideas for events (locations) • Ideas/suggestions for locations for the monthly networking mixers • Cultural/fun event ideas/suggestions (currently working on a night at TPAC) • Sub-chairs for Networking on the Green Golf Tournament – May 19 at the Legends – for the following areas. • Corporate Sponsors • Team Sponsors • Hole/Tee Sponsors • Donations • Volunteers

17. PhilanthropyWho we are Purpose: The NAJCC Philanthropy Committee provides resources (both manpower and/or fundraising) to other not-for-profit organizations in the Nashville area and provides leadership opportunities to the membership of NAJCC. The committee supports and administrates the major philanthropy events sponsored by the NAJCC. Events include: • Clinic Bowl • The Joy of Giving • Predator's Cup • Country Music Marathon • Special Olympics • Partnership with Hands on Nashville • Along with these events, the committee supports the membership in pursuing other community based volunteering.

18. PhilanthropyWhat we’ve done • Created and established the Philanthropy Committee to make decisions regarding the events supported by the NAJCC and seek support from the Board when needed. • Provided leadership for NAJCC supported philanthropy events. • Events successfully completed in 2004: • Clinic Bowl • Joy of Giving • HON Day

19. PhilanthropyWhat to look for • Continue to solidify the committee structure. • Continue developing Event reports for future chairs. Establish “institutional memory”. • New event to replace Rollin on the River: • Ragin’ Cajun Crawfish Boil • Successful completion of remaining events: • Predator's Cup • Country Music Marathon • Special Olympics • Recruit for 2005 – 2006 events

20. Professional DevelopmentWhat we’ve done • Lunch and Learn Series Topics • Networking • Tax Planning • Business Coaching • Presentation Skills • Leadership and Change • Lunch and Learn Series Speakers • Deb Varallo of Varallo Public Relations • Rick Klote of Work & Greer • Jim Holmes of Tim Shaver & Associates • Membership Feedback: Event Survey

21. Professional DevelopmentWhat to look for • Lunch and Learn Series continues: 2nd Wednesday of Each Month • Political Action Groups • The 26 Hour Day • The Importance of Planning • The History of Banking in Nashville • Economic Impact & Structure of the New Symphony Hall • Annual Gala – February 26, 2005 • Spotlight Awards • Gold Award • New Member of the Year Award • Sheri Glover Award • Evening Speaker Series Planned • First Year Leaders Being Developed

22. MembershipWhat we’ve done • Ambassador Program Kickoff • AmSouth meeting location • Recruit, Recruit, Recruit

23. MembershipWhat to look for • 2005 Ambassador Applications • Member Retention- • Close the back door • Entry Survey’s • Recognition of 2004-2005 Ambassadors

24. Executive Director/OperationsWhat we’ve done • Facilitated office move to Downtown Nashville • Rolled out new website - www.najcc.org • Managed intern who assisted on special projects • Developed more concise job description for our Executive Director and Employee Manual • Development of Event Handbook which will soon be available from the NAJCC website • Improved methods of communication by use of board@najcc.org

25. Executive Director/OperationsWhat to look for • Online Directory – Coming soon to www.najcc.org • Weekly Reminders now using Emma • Member Bulletin Board on the web • Reporter - hard copy format on a quarterly basis • Chairperson Training beginning in March • Accepting Intern Applications for the fall.

26. FinanceWhere do your dues go?

27. FinanceHow are we doing financially?

28. 2005 – What to look for • Alumni outreach and involvement • Interaction and networking across organizations • 20/20 Alliance Membership Networking Mixer – Feb 10 • Major new initiatives • Multicultural Alliance • Get to Work Program • Expanded Ambassador Program • First Year Leaders program

29. 2005 – What to look for • Communication/Information • Website/Online directory • Retention calls – 6 month ‘stay’ interviews • Membership Meeting Speakers • February – Leslie Giallambardo – Publisher, Tennessean • March – Agenia Clark – CEO, GSCV • April – Ron Serpas – Chief of Police, Metro • May – 2005 Distinguished Alumni (TBA) • New events and the rebirth of old traditions • Crawfish Boil • Clinic Bowl

30. 2005 – What you can do… • Get involved in a committee or be an ambassador • Be a liaison of the NAJCC to your company • Participate in at least one Networking, Philanthropic and Prof. Development event • Stay in touch with your new member group • Continue to challenge your Board to serve your needs – we need your input and feedback • If eligible, run for the board • Who have you asked to join today? • Find your 5

31. Questions?

32. THANKS!!Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce Town HallState of the NAJCCJanuary 25, 2005