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Friday, May 19, 2023 

8:30 am – 3:30 pm 


Hyatt Centric French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 

A healthy ACC chapter delivers valuable benefits. Not only does it boost member engagement and satisfaction, but it also supports overall growth of your local in-house community. Thank you for joining us in New Orleans for an interactive and hands-on workshop. 

 
8:30–8:50 AM

Breakfast and Welcome  

Facilitator: Michael Dillinger, President, ACC South/Central Texas 

8:50–9:05 am
Ice Breaker 
Antje Teegler, Senior Director, Membership Initiatives & Chapters, ACC 
9:05–9:25 AM
SP 3.0 Update & Future Leadership Opportunities 
Tori Payne, Vice President and Chief Global Membership Officer, ACC 

ACC Strategic Plan (SP3.0) Presentation 
9:30–10:15 am

Building Your Board for Success: Recruiting, Onboarding, Delegating, Accountability, and Recognition 
Monica Johnson, Secretary, ACC Washington  
Shahrzad Kojouri, Vice President, ACC Greater Philadelphia 

Discussion topics will include the following: 

  1. Identifying and Recruiting Diverse Board Members 
  2. Onboarding New Board Members 
  3. Succession Planning 
  4. Strategic Planning 
  5. Recognition 
  6. Dealing with Difficult Board Members and other Tips 

Board Interest/Position Descriptions, ACC South/Central Texas
Board Member Orientation, ACC Chicago
Board Nomination Application, ACC Greater Philadelphia 
Board Nominating Committee Ranking Survey, ACC Greater Philadelphia
Board of Directors Commitment Form, ACC Tennessee
Board Responsibilities, ACC Greater Philadelphia
Chapter Board Playbook, ACC Houston  
Ease the Burden for Time-Strapped Board Members, ASAE
How to Make the Most of Your Volunteers  No Matter What, ASAE
Introductory Guidelines for Board and County Representatives, ACC Europe
Next in Line: Five Steps for Successful Succession Planning, ASAE
The Six S's of Collaborating With Your Board, ASAE
Volunteer Leader Succession Planning Document, ACC National Capital Region (NCR)

10:15–10:30 am

Idea Lab Drills and Reporting:  

  1. What actions have you taken to improve board engagement? 
  2. How do you share expectations and encourage accountability? 
  3. How do you recognize and reward board members for their service? 

Idea Lab Drill Reporting Notes, ACC Chapters

10:30–11:00 am 
Strategic Plan Tips and Tricks: Open Discussion (Full Attendee Participation) 
Mike Dillinger, President, ACC South/Central Texas
Rosemarie Abraham, Chapter & Network Management Consultant, ACC 

Board Retreat Agenda, ACC Wisconsin
Board Retreat Presentation, ACC San Diego
Planning Session Agenda, ACC Southwest Ohio
Planning Retreat Agenda, ACC Wisconsin
Strategic Plan, ACC Australia
Strategic Plan, ACC Greater Philadelphia
Strategic Plan, ACC Michigan 
Strategic Plan, ACC New York City
Strategic Planning Session, ACC South Florida
Summer Retreat Agenda, ACC Houston
Three Year Strategic Plan, ACC Charlotte
11:00–11:30 am

Growing your Chapter: Operational Tips to Help You Succeed 

Antje Teegler, Senior Director, Membership Initiatives & Chapters, ACC 
Sherwin Valerio, Chapter Manager, ACC 
Cameron Wheeler, Chapter Coordinator, ACC  

Discussion topics will include the following: 

  1. Sustainable Chapter Leadership
  2. Supportive Administrative Structure
  3. Enthusiastic Member Involvement
  4. Valuable Member Services

Volunteer Leader Resources Demo Notes, ACC

11:30–11:45 am
Break/Check-Out 
11:45 am –12:30 pm

Managing Your Executive Administrator Effectively 
Spencer Chen, President, ACC San Francisco Bay Area 
Jennifer Sadoff, President, ACC Charlotte 
Tori Payne, Vice President & Chief Global Membership Officer, ACC 

Discussion topics will include the following: 

  1. Qualities of an Effective Administrator 
  2. Finding and Recruiting a Qualified Administrator – Tips and Tricks 
  3. Effectively Onboarding Your Administrator  
  4. Compensation 
  5. Lessons Learned – What not to do 

Chapter Administrator Offer Letter, ACC San Francisco Bay Area
Chapter Administrator Sample Contract, ACC Nevada
Contract for Association Management Services, ACC Charlotte
Executive Director Agreement and Job Description, ACC Tennessee
Executive Director Job Description, ACC San Francisco Bay Area
Executive Director Job Description, ACC Southern California (So-Cal)
Executive Director Onboarding Plan (12 Weeks), ACC National Capital Region 

12:30–1:15 pm
Networking Lunch 
1:15–1:30 pm
Team Building Exercise  
Sherwin Valerio, Chapter Manager, ACC 
1:30–2:30pm

Creating WOW Experiences for Your Members: Programming and More
Victoria Harvey, President, ACC Southern California
Lydia Tallent, Vice President, Special Programs, ACC Georgia 

Discussion topics will include the following: 

  1. How do you ensure that you are holding great programs and attracting good attendance? Marketing Tactics and Strategies 
  2. Creating WOW Experiences: Top Three Replicable Programs 
  3. Hot Topics in Programming: Industry, Women’s Networking, CLO Engagement, Leadership Development, Diversity, Law School, and Internships 
  4. Sponsorship Relations: Fees, Care and Feeding, and more 

2022 Chapter Achievement Awards Video, ACC
A Night out at the Las Vegas Ballpark, ACC Nevada
Boxing and Brunch, ACC Southern California (So-Cal)
Calling First Time Golfers - Golfing Clinic, ACC Southern California (So-Cal)
Canine Coffee Connect, ACC Australia 
DiversiTea Legal Tea Talk, ACC Louisiana
Diversity Pipeline Program, ACC Houston
Finance and Friends, ACC Hong Kong
LinkedIn Engagement, ACC Colorado
LinkedIn Engagement, ACC Georgia
Pro Bono Partnerships, ACC Southern California (So-Cal)
Puppy Yoga at Laughing Frog Yoga Studio, ACC Southern California (So-Cal)
Ski and CLE, ACC Colorado
Sponsorship Agreement, ACC Georgia
Sponsor and Speaker Checklist, ACC Greater Philadelphia
Sponsorship Hub, ACC Southern California (So-Cal)
Sponsorship Information and Application, ACC Colorado
Sponsorship Video, ACC Chicago
Sunset Cruise, ACC Singapore
Transitioning Legal Counsel Initiative, ACC New Jersey
Underground Railroad Tour, ACC St. Louis
Virtual Wellness Wednesdays, ACC San Diego

2:30–3:00 pm

Idea Lab Drills and Reporting: 

  1. What was your most successful program and why? 
  2. How have you altered your program delivery strategy to get good attendance and maximize sponsor value? 
  3. How have you used social media marketing to increase member engagement? 

Idea Lab Drill Reporting Notes, ACC Chapters

3:00–3:10 pm
Break 
3:10–3:25 pm  
Revisit Morning Topics/Take-Aways 
3:30 pm
Adjourn 

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