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H OMEWORK R EVIEW 3

4 P ROJECT L EADERSHIP : C HAPTER 6 Ways You Can Serve: Participating on Decision Making Bodies

5 Purpose To learn about: o The value of participating o Places to serve o Planning for success o Rules for participation

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B ENEFITS OF I NVOLVING F AMILIES IN THE D ECISION -M AKING P ROCESS “They give us among the most important perspectives in planning and implementing our work.” “She has made a world of difference. The perspective she brings helps bridge the gap between the university and the community.” “They have kept us all honest.” 7

8 Offer a unique perspective Create solutions with few resources Ensure design meets family needs Increase buy-in from families VALUE OF FAMILY PARTICIPATION

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10 What’s in it for you? Provide opportunity to help others Influence policy makers Learn about programs Acquire new skills Add diversity to the group Make a difference! Feel empowered!

11  What expertise do I bring?  Do I know enough to be on a committee?

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P LACES TO S ERVE 14 Advisory Groups Associations Boards of Directors Coalitions Commissions Committees Councils Task Forces, Ad Hoc Committees, Work Groups

P ROJECT LEADERSHIP GRADUATES – E XAMPLES OF PARTICIPATION : Alameda County Committee on Children with Special Needs CCS Alameda County Family Centered Care Committee CCS Needs Assessment Family Subcommittee Children’s Hospital Oakland Family Advisory Council Children’s Regional Integrated Service System Head Start Policy Committee High Risk Infant Interagency Council (SF County) Kaiser Patient & Family Centered Care Advisory Council SF City & County Fatherhood Initiative Workgroup SELPA Community Advisory Committee (various counties) Support for Families Board Title V CCS Needs Assessment Stakeholder Meeting UCSF Parent Advisory Committee 15

P LAN FOR S UCCESS 16

W HAT MIGHT BE HARD FOR ME : Not knowing what to expect Being afraid of joining a committee / board Feeling small/inexperienced Not knowing how things work Getting overcommitted Managing logistics (child care, etc.)/personal needs 17

T IPS FOR S UCCESS Stay organized – get a planner/datebook to keep track of meetings and deadlines. Show up prepared. Call to follow up or communicate with others if you have questions. Don’t expect to walk in a room full of diversity. Find out in advance what the make up of the group is. Be clear with what you can/cannot do and with what support you need. Take responsibility for your commitments and follow through. Get involved slowly or at a pace you are comfortable with. 18

Plan for Success Are you ready to serve? What will you need to participate? How to be effective! 18

T YPES OF D ECISION -M AKING S TRATEGIES  Majority Rules 19

T YPES OF D ECISION -M AKING S TRATEGIES  Majority Rules  The Decision-Maker 20

T YPES OF D ECISION -M AKING S TRATEGIES  Majority Rules  The Decision-Maker  Consensus 21

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23 Rules for Participation

24 Parliamentary Procedure: Its Purpose and Use

25 General Principles Of Parliamentary Procedure

26 Parliamentary Terms

27 Standard Agenda Call to order Reading and approval of minutes Reports of officers and standing committees Reports of ad hoc committees Unfinished business New business Announcements Adjournment

28 Summary Of Steps In Handling A Motion

29 Chapter 6 Review

H OMEWORK Contact Worksheet Finish/Revise Action Plan Template Research Guests for Next Class  Plan Final Celebration! 30

E VALUATION  Purpose o To get feedback on the effectiveness of this training o Identify what participants are learning o Find areas that can be improved 31