Chapters Share the Knowledge
The Chapter Committee is committed to providing programming that will expand, strengthen, and support Apra Chapters and their development. Our intent is to help grow the leadership skills of the Chapter Leaders, thereby benefiting the Chapters. Through previous Chapter gatherings and conversations with the Chapters and other Apra Committees, the Chapter Committee identified that education around board development was strongly needed and planned the 2023-2024 Chapter Share the Knowledge series around board fundamentals, which were recorded and are shared below.
2023-2024 Series Schedule
Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. CDT
Zoom Meeting
Session #1: Board Governance and Structure
Please join the Apra Chapter Committee for the first session in the 2023 Chapter Share the Knowledge Series on Board Fundamentals. In this first session, the discussion topics will be centered on Board Governance and Structure. We will focus on chapter structure and related boards for both small and large chapters, identifying protocols and how to create or edit board by-laws, and an overview of board role descriptions and responsibilities. Be ready to share your experience as an active board member and to gain insights from your peers.
Recording Jamboard
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. CDT
Zoom Meeting
Session #2: Managing a Chapter: Financial Security and Vendor and Event Management
The Chapter Committee thanks everyone who attended the first session of the 2023 Chapter Share the Knowledge series in April. As we noted, the focus of the series this year is on Board Fundamentals, and the next session will be about Managing a Chapter: Financial Security and Vendor/Event Management. This session will cover topics related to financial reporting, sponsorships, evaluating the financial health and needs of your Chapter, and managing event costs, along with mundane yet essential tasks like how to transfer the Chapter checkbook to the new Treasurer at year end. We hope you can join us on June 29 at 12:30 pm CDT.
Jamboard Speaker Materials
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. CST
Session #3: Revitalizing Chapters: Addressing Burnout and Cultivating Board Engagement
In this engaging panel session, we will address the prevalent issue of burnout among chapter leaders and explore effective strategies to reignite their passion. We will hear real-life success stories from chapters that have effectively tackled burnout and witnessed a surge in enthusiasm for board service. Additionally, we will delve into the importance of board service as a means of channeling a deeper impact. Our goal is to find ways to transform challenges into opportunities.
Speakers: Tim Wilson (Past President, UT), Catherine Flaatten (Past President, Metro DC), and Devon Gessert (Past Board Member, Metro DC).
Recording
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. CDT
Zoom Meeting
Session #4: Apra Resources for Chapters
Come and participate in the May Edition of Chapter Share the Knowledge! We'll kick off this session by summarizing the feedback received by our chapters committee members during their meetings with all of you as well as looking at more details for Chapter Summit. Following that, we'll delve into various resources available for chapters. Apra has compiled valuable tools over the years to assist chapters in their operations, so join us as we explore these resources and learn where to access them. We hope you can join us on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12pm CST.
Recording