The document summarizes key points from a board development workshop. It discusses establishing goals, board roles and responsibilities, gaining consensus, maximizing results through effective meetings, engaging volunteers, and committees. Specific techniques are provided for setting agendas, decision-making, addressing challenges, and evaluating performance to improve board governance.

1. Board Development Steve Drake April 13, 2010 Association Leadership

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15. Gaining Consensus for Action GOAL for Boards

16. Documents Hierarchy Member Owned Board Owned Subordinate & Committee Owned

19. Structure Members Staff (paid or volunteer) Board Executive Committee (Officers)

21. BOARD ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 2

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41. Talent Matrix See Page 44 of Workbook Member Advocacy Ann Lee Joe PR/Web/Media Finance Admin

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59. Agenda Template (2 Minutes or Less) (3 or less per meeting)

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82. Policy or Procedure? Board Driven Policy Staff Driven Policy Board Reviews & approves policies. Policies recorded as motions in minutes Transcribe policies to manual. Update policy manual after each meeting or annually. Review or sunset old policies. Develop admin procedures to support new policies. Record procedures in an operations manual Policy Manual Operations Manual Must be Consistent With Articles & Bylaws

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86. Contact Information Steve Drake, MA President Drake & Company [email_address] Twitter: @causeaholic and @stevedrake 636/449-5050