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:  9/15/04

 

7. Submitted by:  Laurel Bliss