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The State of the Chapter: Creating Value for You and Your Firm. Membership Committee. Net increase in membership in 2007 May ’06 – 280 members May ’07 – 304 members, 46 new members May ’08 – 274 members, 26 new members 56 members not yet renewed for 2008
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The State of the Chapter: Creating Value for You and Your Firm
Membership Committee • Net increase in membership in 2007 • May ’06 – 280 members • May ’07 – 304 members, 46 new members • May ’08 – 274 members, 26 new members • 56 members not yet renewed for 2008 • Email and calling campaign to complete renewals and welcome new members • Membership survey is out – please complete
Certifications Committee • CTP courses / exams were in DFW 2007 • Need minimum 16 CONFIRMED participants to schedule courses / exams in DFW area • Boot Camp participation and new memberships in 2007 / 2008 suggest potential need for DFW schedule • Interested CTP candidates contact Paul Ossa, ossajp@yahoo.com
University Relations Committee • Two TCU students entered Carl Marks Competition • Brad Bennett and Anna Kruhavets • Expect to continue in-roads at TCU and UTD • No planned programs during summer
Additional Committees to nurture growth • Young Professionals • Women’s Networking • Community Service • Committees and committee members are listed on the web site under “About TMA”
Programs Committee • Annual Boot Camp • All Day Workshop • Working to ensure programs qualify for CLE and / or CPE • Experimented with 50 / 50 monthly meetings – programs vs. pure networking
All Day Restructuring Workshop • September 10, 2008 • Belo Mansion & The Pavilion at the Belo Mansion • Bankruptcy panel discussions • Debtor Topics • Creditor Topics • Panel on Funds / Lending Perspective • Main Panel discussion on Credit Crunch
Public Relations Committee • Working to get more DFW news and articles into both the local media and the Journal of Corporate Renewal • Working with TMA to identify and train DFW media contacts for the TMA • Working with other committees and webmaster to better publicize and promote TMA – DFW news and events.
Public Relations Committee • Dallas Business Journal Insert fall of 2008 • Insert articles will address: • Business Checkup • Characteristics of well run companies • Stages / signs of problem companies • Diagnoses and Treatments
Public Relations Committee • Firms and individuals interested in purchasing advertising, or contributing to the insert please contact Andrew Pendleton or Bill Biermann • Andrew.pendleton@tatumllc.com • William.biermann@jeffersonwells.com
TMA – DFW Chapter Web Site • TMA Web Site Changes • Basic Layout of Site • Navigation Tips • New Search Engine within the Site • Updating Your Profile to Benefit from New Search Engine • Your Input to Help Drive the Site and Keep It Fresh and Relevant
TMA Web Site Changes • TMA push to upgrade the website in 2008 • Past articles are now available to public • Past conference and event information available • Enhanced search capability • Changes to member profile format
Future Planned Changes • Integration of the CTP site into TMA’s site • Archiving of Webinar programs for later access and sale • Online educational programs that would qualify for continuing education credits…. for CTPs and possibly other certifications and licenses • From the TMA Leadership Letter by Arthur Perkins, TMA President Apr 9, 2008
Logging Onto the Site • WWW.TURNAROUND.ORG • WWW.DALLAS.TURNAROUND.ORG • Need your user name and password • Forgotten your info? • Current members – contact Maribeth • canole1@verison.net
Basic Layout of Web Site • Right Margin • Upcoming TMA Event • Links to Keystone Sponsors’ Web Sites • Center of Page • Letter from Leadership • Upcoming Events • Recent Articles • From the Newsroom
Basic Layout of Web Site • Left Margin • TMA Logo is the “home” button • Links to TMA and Chapter home pages • What’s New • Menu buttons for: • Newsletter • Newsroom • Publications
Basic Layout of Web Site • Top Line Menu • About TMA • Business Assistance • Career Development
Navigation Tips • TMA logo is the “Home” button • Link to TMA and Chapter home pages below TMA logo • Watch menu options in left margin as drill down into web site • Chapter information sometimes at bottom of topic (FAQ’s, Related Industry Sites) • Spelling and spacing counts in searches • Change Password within your profile
New Search Engine within the Site • Top line menu vs. Search line menu • “Membership” vs. “Members”
New Search Engine within the Site • Top line menu vs. Search line menu • “Membership” vs. “Members” • Search by Membership • Searches entire TMA population • Chapter, Industry, or Occupation • Sort within 3 broad categories by: • Last Name, Company, Chapter
New Search Engine within the Site • Top line menu vs. Search line menu • “Membership” vs. “Members” • Search Line “Members” • New button “more options” • Allows searches using combination of 7 fields • Spelling & Spacing count • Healthcare vs. Health care
Updating Your Profile to Benefit from New Search Engine • Get familiar with broad industries and occupations in top line menu “Memberships” • TMA built these keyword lists from analysis of profiles • Keyword lists will be periodically updated, so do not limit yourself to the list • Watch your spelling
Updating Your Profile to Benefit from New Search Engine • Four sections to profile • Save each section prior to moving to next • “About You” section • Keyword options appear as type 2 – 3 letters • New fields for notable deals and slider bar to set range of deals you typically work • Expanded fields for awards, education, etc
Updating Your Profile to Benefit from New Search Engine • “About Your Firm” section • Keyword options appear as type 2 – 3 letters • New slider bar to set range of deals your firm will typically work
Your Input to Help Drive the Site and Keep It Fresh and Relevant • Update your profile • Provide content • Respond to new member Q&A • news items regarding your firm & career • articles and case studies • Provide input for FAQ’s & links • Webmaster – Bill Biermann • William.biermann@jeffersonwells.com