Introducing the EWGA‘Flexible Board Model’ Welcome! Hollis Kerler EWGA Director of Chapter Development

Why? Process undertaken Indicators Proposed model with expansion option Team structure examples Next steps Today’s Topics

Why Now?

Pilot Chapters Central OR Dallas Los AngelesKalamazoo / Battle Creek Quad CitiesTri-Cities of NE TN TucsonNorthern New Jersey Northern COWashington DC Metro

Life Is Different Now

These Are New Times

1.Time 2.Value Expectations 3.Market Structure: Consolidation & Specialization 4.Generational Differences 5.Competition 6.Technology SIX Marketplace Realities

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Flexible Chapter Board Model

Flexible Board Model - Expanded

Directors Elected Annual vote of membership 2 year term Staggered rotation Directors run for the positions they will hold President Elected Annually by the Members Election Brief

Oversee volunteer teams Not all key volunteers are on the board Make volunteering flexible Add technology to meet Improve Board efficiency & decision making Directors = Managers

Flexible Chapter Board Model

Member Welcome Program Member Profile Member Orientations Volunteer Enrollment Volunteer Recognition Golf Mentoring Program Member Services Director

Member Recruitment Activities Member Recruitment Events Community Relations Ensure Chapter Exceeds EWGA 25 Member Minimum Standard Requirement Member Recruitment Director

Organize, Promote & Conduct Golf Activities: Golf Events, Golf Leagues, Golf Education Non-Golf Activities: Social and Networking Groups & Events Special Events Charity Events / American Cancer Society Inter-Chapter Events ie: Lone Star Cup, Dixie Cup Chapter Championship EWGA Handicap System Rules, Etiquette & Handicap Education Events Calendar Events & Activities Director

File Required EWGA Submissions Compliance with Chapter & Association Policies Financial Oversight Develop / Monitor Budget YE Financials Tax Returns Business Requirements Tax Exempt Status Incorporation Status Insurance Meeting Minutes Finance & Records Director

Compliance with EWGA Logo Requirements Media Relations Press Releases Community Calendars TV, Radio, Print Interviews Help Promote EWGA Events to the Community Chapter Communications Chapter Website Social Networking (Facebook, etc) Newsletters / Blasts / Evite Help Promote EWGA Events Chapter Master Calendar Chapter Partner / Sponsors Marketing Director

Oversee General Chapter Operations via Directors Conduct Chapter Board Meetings Chapter Leadership Development / Succession Planning Oversee appointment of the Nominating committee and ensures Chapter Elections happen according to bylaws Primary Liaison for: HQ Staff CDS EWGA Foundation EWGA Partners / Sponsors EWGA Chapter President’s Forum Promote / Attend EWGA Events & Web Conferences President

Flexible Board Model - Expanded

Events & Activities Dir Organize, Promote, Conduct Golf Events Golf Leagues (Option for this Dir) Networking Events Member Trade Shows Networking Lunches Social Activities Book Clubs Bowling Night Bunko Theater Trips Special Events Charity Events / Am Cancer Soc. Inter-Chapter Events ie: Lone Star Cup, Dixie Cup Chapter Championship Split Events & Activities Dir Tasks by Adding: Golf Programs & Services Dir Golf Programs & Services Dir Organize, Promote, Conduct Golf Clinics / Lessons Golf Leagues (Option for this Dir) Rules, Etiquette & Handicap Education Seminars Newsletter / Website ‘Tip of the Week’, ‘Rule of the Week’ EWGA Handicap System

Marketing Dir EWGA Logo Requirements Compliance Media Relations Press Releases Community Calendars TV, Radio, Print Interviews Chapter Partner / Sponsors Split Marketing Dir Tasks By Adding: Communications Dir Communications Dir Chapter Master Calendar Chapter Communications Chapter Website Social Networking (Facebook, etc) Newsletters / Blasts / Evite Help Promote EWGA Events to Members

Make This Model Work For You Place tasks where they work for your Chapter

Events & Activities Team Model 1 Events & Activities Director Golf Events Coordinator Event CaptainsRegistrationGreetersGames & PrizesEtc. Golf Education Coordinator Event Captains Social & Networking Events Coordinator Event Captains League Coordinator League / Site Captains Handicap Coordinators GN21 / Member Support Handicap Verifier Special Events Coordinator Event Captains / Assistants Chapter Championship Chair Event Assistants

Events & Activities Team Model 2 Events & Activities Director Firewheel Bridge Course Coordinator Event CaptainsRegistrationGreetersGames & PrizesEtc. Bridlewood Course Coordinator Event Captains Indian Creek Course Coordinator Event Captains Social & Networking Events Coordinator Event Captains Handicap Coordinators GN21 / Member Support Handicap Verifier Special Events Coordinator Event Captains / Assistants Chapter Championship Chair Event Assistants

Member Services Team Model Member Services Director Member Welcome Coordinator Telephone Welcomers Welcome Pack Mailers Member Orientation Coordinators Events Captains / Assistants Renewal / Lapsed Member Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer Enrollment & Profile Captain Volunteer Resource Connector Volunteer Recognition Captain Golf Mentor Coordinator Mentor / Mentee Support

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