Responsibilities of Unit Leaders

1. Responsibilities of Unit Leaders • Plan and host meetings/activities for your Unit at least four (4) times a year • Communicate NASW news and information to members in conjunction with Regional Representatives • Communicate Unit news and information to Chapter office to highlight in NASW publications • Welcome new members in your unit and encourage others to join • Encourage members to run for office and nominate members for NASW awards

2. Discussion Points • Review ideas for welcoming new members • Share Speakers and Topics of Interest with other Units • Get information about “Where Do Dues Go?” • Discuss a pre-formatted survey that you can send to Unit members to get their ideas for meeting planning. • Discuss how Regional Reps can help you. • New members monthly list • Unit (leaders) List serv • You get one free CE voucher for attending this training!

3. Communication with Members WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: FOLLOW UP EMAIL : Greetings, Nancy and I would like to thank our colleagues who were able to attend the meet and greet on January 14th. It was a pleasure to met you all. We had a great time. We're excited about working with you as we strive to make Essex the best unit in NASW-NJ. Some of the photos from the evening may be in the upcoming newSWire™. Also, if you have a blurb about your experience at the event, email me so I can see if I can get some of them included. Be on the look out for a brief survey about your NASW-NJ experiences. Completing the survey will help us with planning. Have a great rest of the week. Theresa & Nancy Good evening and welcome to NASW-NJ Union County Unit!!! Hi, my name is Kenyetta Jackson and I am the unit chairperson for this section.  I wanted to personally welcome you to the unit and to NASW-NJ.  As you may or may not know, our unit has branched off from the Middlesex County Unit effective September.  This is a brand new unit and I am excited to have you join us.  Unfortunately, our first Social Work Exchange was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy but I am in the process of rescheduling it so please look out for the invite and RSVP as soon as you can. I look forward to meeting with you and sharing some of your idea's so please bring plenty of them! If you are not receiving the newSWire or the Online FOCUS please let me know.  You will receive tons of information about whats going on in NASW from these two sources. Please contact me if you have any questions at this email address or at my office @908-436-5540. See you soon! Kenyetta E. Jackson, MSW

4. Speakers & Topics of Interest: Open for Discussion Speakers & Topics Community Project Ideas Volunteering at area soup kitchen Food Drive at local food Pantry Clothing Drive • Bullying • Disaster Relief • Social Work Self Care: • Mind Body Energetics – Marge Holanovmarge.holanov@comcast.net • Collaborative Divorce – Renee Rubinorenee@rubinoesq.com) • FarmaPack: Paul Schneider of Farmingdale Pharmacy • Generation RX: Josh Glawe – contact Falon to schedule • When is it time for a Legal Consult?: David Barry • Accessibility Tour – Jackie Jackson, National Social Worker of the Year - contact • Host a joint meeting with your local Private Practice Group (PPSIG)

5. Survey for Meeting Planning Here is the SAMPLE link to the survey to view and email to your Unit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/77MPFVN

6. Role of Regional Representatives • Will serve as the Board liaison to Unit leaders (Chair, Co-chair, Steering Committee) • When a position becomes vacant, will help identify potential Unit leaders. • Will attend Unit meeting(s) organized by a new Unit leader (when possible) and help leaders develop a Steering Committee for their Unit (if needed). • Will help “roll out” new ideas/programs in their regions/Units (e.g. promoting Prospective SW program, share information re: Conference and CE programs, etc.). • Will assist in bringing Unit leadership from their Region to report at Board meetings (each Unit to report annually).

7. Unit Hubs

8. CEU Incentive for Unit Leaders • 1 (Spring) Training = 1 CE • 1 (Fall) Training = 1 CE • 4 Unit Events = 1 CE • 4 Unit Events = 1 CE • 4 Unit Events = 1 CE • TOTAL (Maximum) = 5 CEs per year

9. CEU Incentive for Unit Leaders • Unit Leadership Orientation & Trainings= 1 CEU Certificate for each • 4 Unit events = 1 CEU Certificate • You may receive a maximum of 5 CEU certificates during any given fiscal year. • CEU certificates are not redeemable for the Annual Conference or special CEU events. CEU certificates may not be transferred to other members.