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Presenter Link Michelle Morgan Spady Eastern Area Program Chair September 27, 2014 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” 16th National President The Links, Incorporated Link Glenda Newell-Harris, M.D. Alameda Contra-Costa (CA) Chapter 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” NATIONAL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Link Delores Bolden Stamps Jackson (MS) Chapter 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Link Michelle Morgan Spady Chair, EA Programs Old Dominion (VA) Chapter 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Link Jeanette Brummell Chair, The Arts North Jersey (NJ) Chapter 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Link Kimberly Newman-McCown Chair, Health & Human Services Penn Towne (PA) Chapter 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Link Cassandra Butler, Chair International Trends & Services Farmington Valley (CT) Chapter 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Link Beverly E. Ledbetter, Chair National Trends & Services Greater Providence (RI) Chapter 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Link Kim Mumby Green Chair Services To Youth Fairfield County (CT) Chapter 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Programs are the “Heart of Linkdom” “In Friendship & Service…” (The pledge we took when we became members.) 48 Hour Commitment Program Reports 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Why Reports? We are required to have reports from ALL chapters in Linkdom in order to meet our constitutional and legal responsibilities as 501 ( c ) (4) AND 501 © (3) funding status 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Which can impact current and future funding and our brand in the greater community 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Why Reports? Constitution and BylawsArticle 10 Section 5 says Chapters shall be responsible for: B. Implementing the National Programs 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” H. Any chapter which fails to timely file a program report as As required by The Links, Incorporated shall be subject to disciplinary action… 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Appointed positions Alignment with National Program Director & 5 Facet Directors at the National level Program Chair & 5 Facet Chairs at the Area level Program Coordinator & 5 Facet Chairs at the Chapter Level 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Program Resource for all 76 EA Chapters Monitor chapters’ focus on SDM, Alignment & Integration Increase Integrated/Umbrella Programs in EA Assure all 76 chapters turn in Program Reports by February 1, 2015, 11:59 EST Plan Program workshops for EA 2015 Conference 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Focused around the Chapter’s #1 goal on transformational programming Engages members across facets so that program planning and implementation support integrated (at least 3) or umbrella programming (all 5 facets) 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Be knowledgeable about National & Area Programs & Initiatives Be Informed-Know how to obtain info, if you don’t know 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Keeps the chapter goal on branding (how it is known in the community) in its line of sight Engages all members in developing a solid, evidencebased transformational program utilizing the service delivery model. (11 Keys to Transformational Programming) 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Meeting must haves: Have The Links, Incorporated’s Constitution Area & Chapter By-Laws Robert’s Rules of Order 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Be informed Know your docs Be able to explain Programs Be a team player Be able to take & follow directions Be able to take initiative Be able to set goals 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Be able to take mins. Step into your Facet Chairs role if needed Stay in your lane! Lead your team! Problems? Deal with it and MOVE ON! Empower your team! Deal with the business at hand, not about us! 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” Get input from your team members Learn from each other Prepare your team to lead Hold each other accountable Set an example Be transparent Share info. It all belongs to The Links, Incorporated 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership” 2014 Eastern Area Leadership Forum "Leveraging the Treasure of Leadership”