FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

• FAA Managers Association (FAAMA)

• New Leader Training – FAAMA V Chapter Leadership

• In accordance with FAAMA National and Chapter By-Laws:

• Chapter by-Laws• Lists Chapter leaders’ roles • Lists Chapter leaders’ responsibilities

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

• New Leader Training – Chapter By-Laws

• Purpose: Establishes Association Regulations for:

• Legal document establishing the relationship to the FAAMA

• Binds the officers and members legally

• Sets qualifications for membership

• Sets qualifications for officers

• Sets the chapter’s dues structure

• Determines who can represent the chapter at the national convention

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• New Leader Training – Chapter By-Laws (Continued)

• Chapter Officers defined

• Three officers are the minimum

• Duties of each officer are spelled out

• Executive Board defined

• Sets a process for spending money

• Defines Officer terms and election process

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• New Leader Training – Chapter By-Laws (Continued)

• Defines Chapter:

• Membership

• Elections

• Dues Assessment

• Local Chapter Organizational Structure

• Meeting Management

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• New Leader Training – Chapter By-Laws (Continued)

• Establishes Chapter Meeting Protocol

• Meetings should be held at least quarterly

• Maintain and publish minutes, which include vote totals, etc.

• Publish minutes for all members

• Make minutes available to the Association Secretary upon request

• Robert’s Rules of Order (latest revision) is required

• Note to reader: If your Chapter does not currently have by-laws, please discuss with your Regional Director immediately.

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

• New Leader Training - Chapter Management• Chapter Leader’s Role

• Chapter Leadership• Chapter Executive Board Leadership• Committee Management• Meeting Scheduling and Management• Budget Management and Auditing• Facility Communication Management• New Member Recruitment• New Chapter Development

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

• New Leader Training - Chapter Management (Continued)• Chapter Leadership

Communication Management

Robust communication energizes members and adds value to their dues

Forward FAAMA National emails to members

Disseminate local email information to members

Solicit ideas and feedback from membership

Identify and forward new leadership ideas and concepts to membership and your Regional Director

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

New Leader Training - Chapter Management (Continued) Chapter Leadership (Continued)

Relationship Management - Build and maintain positive relationships

Character and role modeling –

Ensure you “walk-the-walk”

Maintain a positive, productive, positive work environment

Remember - You represent the FAAMA with everything you do and say very day.

Your level of influence is directly tied to your character.

Make a difference - ensure you are always a valuable resource.

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

New Leader Training - Chapter Management (Continued)

Chapter Leadership (Continued)

Relationship Management – (Continued)

Schedule regular meetings with facility management teams

Your relationship investments with facility leadership will determine your level of influence and success.

Schedule regular meetings with local and national politicians

Continually build and foster positive relationships

Solicit and identify management issues

Forward issues or recommendations to RD

Schedule and conduct regular Chapter meetings

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

New Leader Training - Chapter Management (Continued)

Chapter Leadership

Build and Maintain Committees (Teams) - energize the Chapter by increasing member participation – build Chapter ownership

Chapter Executive Board – Delegate duties, solicit ideas

Create committees as needed - For example:

Election Committee (Nomination) – Manages Chapter officer nominations and elections.

Budget Committee – Creates annual budgets

By-Laws, Strategic Planning Committees – Creates proposed by-laws and Strategic plan update recommendations

Meeting Committee – Plans meetings and annual social engagements

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

New Leader Training - Chapter Management (Continued)

Chapter Leadership (Continued)

Chapter meeting management

Solicit meeting committee volunteers to assist you

Use off-site venues (e.g., local government conference rooms, restaurants, hotels, sports bars)

Solicit meeting agenda items from membership

Publish meeting agenda at least seven days prior to meeting

Solicit and use local speakers (e.g., Mayor, Members of Congress, Business leaders)

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

New Leader Training - Chapter Management (Continued)

Chapter Leadership (Continued)

Schedule and manage Chapter Meetings

Invite sponsor presentations (e.g., Livingston Financial)

Invite other federal organizations (e.g., FEB, Post Office)

Meeting should create enjoyable networking opportunities

Lead and manage the meeting

Ensure meeting minutes are recorded, archived, and published.

FAAMA NEW LEADER TRAINING

New Leader Training - Chapter Management (Continued)

Chapter Leadership (Continued)

Manage Chapter resources

Create annual Chapter business plan

Plan activities and associated costs

Ensure Chapter financial records (e.g., checking account) are routinely reconciled.

Ensure annual budget audit is conducted and documented.