The SCNY ED Group meeting today was attended by 20 directors who joined in a discussion about the goals for the Group and its newly formed committees. The Group discussed the possibility of a list serve and a planning calendar for fundraisers in the region. The Group also discussed program meeting ideas and potential special projects. Economic impact will clearly be a focus for the Special Projects Committee, chaired by Joseph Sellepack, Broome County Council of Churches. This Committee will put together position papers and explore securing interns and other support. Watch Dick Squire from ACCORD discuss the Group's need to have consensus and be upfront about the feasability of future projects and goals. Suggested program topics for the Group included the following:
- Training for Board members
- Marketing and promoting my organization/social
marketing - Tax, audit and compliance issues-new and pending legislative,
regulatory changes - Personnel issues including retention, satisfaction,
records etc - Fundraising, development,grantwriting
- Energy conservation
(in facilities) and going green - Training Executives on working with a board
- Agency presentations
The Program Committee is co-chaired by Dick Squire, A Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc. and Bob Hanye, Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, Inc. A survey will be distributed to the Group to gather input on the program topic for the next meeting.
The Group also confirmed that they will meet on a quarterly basis. The meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of the select month at 8:30 am. Meetings will be set at 1.5 hours, and will include a program presentation and networking opportunities. The next meeting is set for December 9th, and will be hosted at Broome County Council of Churches.
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