CU Reach Mentoring Program Program Kick-Off Webinar August 26, 2014

Mentoring Program Mentoring Program Committee Purpose To connect young professionals with experienced CU leaders. Members Parease Alexander, Maroon Financial CU Jennifer Laud, First Financial FCU Jana Stevens, CEFCU Derrell Walls, CTAFC FCU

17 - 1:1 pairings 1 - 1:3 group Mentoring Program 17 Mentors19 Mentees

Application Form

Agreement Form Find online: CUReach.com Flexible, Unique, Mutually Beneficial Relationships

Pre-plan Your Logistics Scheduling:  Create a schedule, consistent day & time can be helpful  Mentees should initiate scheduling  Make sure you have each other’s preferred and phone numbers Placing the call:  Be clear on who is initiating the call (mentor or mentee) Canceling/Rescheduling:  Please do so as soon as you know of the conflict, and at least 24 hours in advance  Please do not “stand up” your partner Tips for Success

Keep the Sessions Purposeful Create a structure for the sessions  Mentee’s Goals  Actions  Progress Prepare for the sessions Establish a plan for next month Tips for Success

Goal Setting Examples:  My mentor is involved with many community organizations and I always wanted to learn more about how credit unions can make the most of these relationships.  As a new supervisor, I want to learn more about being successful in this position.  I’d like to get pointers from my mentor about my career path. Does my mentor have contacts in the area of mortgage lending? Tips for Success

Sample Mentoring Goals Form More Tips for Mentors & Mentees online

1)Mentees contact Mentors to set first meeting and establish schedule 2)Mentees create up to 3 goals, share with Mentor prior to the first meeting 3)New CU Reach Mentoring Committee will contact all participants by end of November to ensure mentoring relationship is going well Next Steps

Questions? Contact CU Reach Mentoring Committee via or