Deer in the Headlights

Christine SullivanAlan Brown

Objectives

– Help new chapter leaders feel comfortable in their role– Understand and be able to explain how their chapter is

measured – and areas of opportunity for their chapter– Be able to state benefits of involvement– Understand the key requirements to be a chapter– Learn how to deal with key issues that arise at the

chapter level– Be able to demonstrate a welcoming environment

Getting Started – Society Goals

• Goal 1:ASSE will be recognized as the thought leader of the profession by initiating new ideas, innovations, and solutions to guide SH&E professionals.

• Goal 2:ASSE will define the standards of professional competency, and be the authoritative resource for SH&E professionals seeking training, education, and development

Getting Started – Society Goals

• Goal 3:ASSE will be the recognized source of SH&E knowledge and resources.

• Goal 4:ASSE will be the voice of the SH&E Profession.

• Goal 5:ASSE will foster and sustain a global community among SH&E professionals.

Getting Started – Society Goals

• Goal 6:ASSE will expand its sphere of influence through diverse and responsible Society growth.

Getting Started – Chapter Information

• Key Chapter Dates– July 1– August 15– December– February 1– March 1– March 31– May 31– June 30

Chapter By-Laws• Geography• Who makes up the executive committee• Objectives assigned to chapter officer• Elected Officers (at minimum)– President– President-elect– Secretary– Treasurer

Chapter By-Laws• Responsibilities of the officers• Nomination and election of officers• Quorums• Meetings – At least 6– 4 technical

• Amendments

Society By-Laws - Representation

• Current ASSE Bylaws (Article IV, Section 7) state that "Regions, areas, chapters, sections and other units of the Society shall not issue resolutions or statements and not legally bind, or take official action on matters of national or international significance without approval of the Board of Directors."

How Your Chapter is Measured• Annual performance report – August 15th

• Officer Report – May 31st

• Chapter Financial Report – May 31st

• Review By-laws Annually – Submit biannually• Maintain incorporation and affiliate agreement• At least 4 technical meetings annually

How Your Chapter is Measured• Chapter STARS• Roadmap to success• Strategic Planning– Where are you going– How are you going to get there

• Performance Report– How did you do?

Chapter Operations and Strategic Planning and Performance Tool

• Color Coded– Required– Core Competencies– Above and beyond

• Benefits– Do a gap analysis– Ideas for improvement

• Aligns Chapter Operations with Society Goals

Chapter Resources– Julie– Elizabeth– Regional VP– ROC– Officer Central– Webinars– Linked-in Site

Benefits of Involvement

Membership Experience• Welcoming Environment• Asking for involvement

Questions?