Five concurrent breakout sessions are offered during the retreat, each focusing on important roles and duties within the chapter. Leaders are encouraged to attend breakout sessions featuring the focus area most closely aligned with their chapter responsibilities.
Attendees will gather together for general sessions, keynote speakers, breakfasts and luncheons.
Breakout sessions will focus on the following areas:
Leadership - Sessions focus on leadership and chapter development, including designing chapter programs, motivating volunteers and management strategies. Chapter Presidents and Presidents-Elect are encouraged to attend the breakout sessions focusing on Leadership.
Legislative - Sessions focus on federal and state legislative efforts, industry and association issues and developing strong government affairs programs. Public Affairs Chairs and Chapter Lobbyists are encouraged to attend the breakout sessions focusing on Legislative Affairs.
Management - Chapter staff and administrators share ideas and discuss new ways to manage the various chapter activities, goals and programs. Executive Directors and Chapter Administrators are encouraged to attend the breakout sessions focusing on Management.
Membership - Sessions focus on building membership numbers, attracting new life to chapters and retaining current membership. Membership Chairs are encouraged to attend the breakout sessions focusing on Membership.
Program - Sessions focus on offering quality education sessions, planning successful special events and marketing. All participants are welcome.
Developing Leaders - Sessions focus on developing programs and events specific to attracting members in the age 35 and under demographic, identifying and utilizing emerging leaders and establishing growth targets to increase Developing Leader membership. Developing Leaders are encouraged to attend these breakout sessions.
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