NMRT Board Member Planning Report
1. Office Name: Networking
Director
2. Office Term (Date: Ex. 2004-2005): 2004-2005
3. How do you plan to help committees address the four NMRT goals? (If
it does not apply, put N/A.)
Goal 1: My role is more geared
towards informal opportunities, such as the Midwinter Social. However, liaison
activities allow our members to share their professional experiences with other
organizations, and I will encourage the growth of both the Liaison committee
and the State Chapter Support Ad Hoc committee.
Goal 2 and 4: The Social and Midwinter Activities
committees provide avenues for networking amongst members and potential
members. Local Arrangements provides
information and guides to the host conference city. Their charges are integral to these goals.
Goal 3: The Liaison committee offers valuable
networking opportunities to other organizations, which could help with the
transition out of NMRT.
4. How do you plan to create a positive committee experience? What type
of support do you plan to provide to chairs and committee members, and how
often do you plan to provide such support?
Creating a positive
committee experience means being available whenever chairs and committee
members have questions or concerns. I'm someone
the chair can consult at any time, and I can back them up when they need extra
help.
5. What future directions do you see your office or NMRT needing to
take this year or the following year? What kind of strategies do you envision
for addressing projects that affect committees outside of your supervision?
I'm pleased to be a
member of Sallys new Organizational Review Committee (chaired by Bill
Armstrong), and am looking forward to taking a hard look at our current
committee structure. It's time to re-evaluate their charges, possible overlap,
and size.
I also want to continue
Nadine's work with the liaison program, particularly in recruiting
members. The new report form template
will help inform people who are interested in other organization's activities.
I see a great deal of
overlap with the activities of the Outreach Director. Perhaps it is time for me to coordinate
efforts with Tanzi in a more organized fashion.
6. Date of report:
7. Submitted by: Laurel Bliss