1. 2011 Leadership: “To lead the way, first in rank, authority; directs or motivates others; a capacity for guiding, conducting and drawing others, executive function, commitment.” “The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.” ~Theodore M. Hesburgh

2. Affiliate 1. Associated Image Makers 2. All Valley Professional Photographers 3. Channel Islands Professional Photographers 4. Gold Coast Professional Photographers Association 5. Inland Empire Professional Photographers 6. Northern California Professional Photographers 7. Nor Cal Professional Photographers Association 8. Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County 9. Professional Photographers of North Valley 10. Professional Photographers of Orange County 11. Professional Photographers of Santa Clara Valley 12. Professional Photographers of San Diego County 13. Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley 14. Stanislaus Professional Photographers 15. South Valley Professionals in Photography 15 15 Year Type Calendar Calendar Fiscal Fiscal Calendar Calendar Fiscal Fiscal Calendar Calendar CA Corp Status Active Active No Record No Record Active Active http://kepler.sos.ca.gov/ “ A good leader is not the person who does things right, but the person who finds the right things to do.” –Anthony T. Dadovano “The only real training for leadership is leadership.” – Anthony Jay

3. Affiliates pay dues to PPA – plus minimum membership requirements Receive PPA merits for speakers No Affiliate dues to PPC – only very minimal membership requirements Invaluable training, materials, support and resources for the proper care and feeding of your affiliate "Every organization must be prepared to abandon everything it does to survive in the future." – Peter Drucker PPA PPCPPAPPC Local

4. Affiliate Meeting/Information Exchange with PPC and other Affiliates. Affiliate Resource Handbook – Legal and practical guidance on affiliate operations. S.O.P’s for affiliate positions. Speaker Network for meetings, programs and workshops. Judge Network for print competition. Membership list for marketing and membership. Dignitary presence for installations and official functions. Resource, experience and problem solving clearinghouse. “A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves” “To work in the world lovingly means that we are defining what we will be for, rather than reacting to what we are against.” –Christina Baldwin

5. “ Commitment is the willingness and the ability to do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, individually and with others.” PPC Affiliate representatives from affiliates in good standing are statutory PPC board members with voting rights on all matters brought before the Board of Directors including budgetary matters, all motions and the election of Officers and the Executive Board. PPC Affiliate representatives from affiliates in good standing are statutory PPC board members with voting rights on all matters brought before the Board of Directors including budgetary matters, all motions and the election of Officers and the Executive Board. From David Trust, CEO of PPA… The Board of Directors of an organization are the leaders. The Board of Directors provides the leadership and direction, (we tell PPC what we want) the Executive Board provides the management. (how to get it done) From David Trust, CEO of PPA… The Board of Directors of an organization are the leaders. The Board of Directors provides the leadership and direction, (we tell PPC what we want) the Executive Board provides the management. (how to get it done) Bottom Line: Our responsibility to PPC; Governance, Direction and Manpower. Also, and primarily, assistance in marketing PPC events and membership to our affiliate members. Bottom Line: Our responsibility to PPC; Governance, Direction and Manpower. Also, and primarily, assistance in marketing PPC events and membership to our affiliate members. Three Roles of a Board Member: Must not be Delegated. Three Roles of a Board Member: Must not be Delegated. Budgetary: You must oversee the finances Budgetary: You must oversee the finances You are the Chief Visionary: You set the course, it all depends on you. You are the Chief Visionary: You set the course, it all depends on you. You are the Chief Evangelist: You must be the biggest supporter. You are the Chief Evangelist: You must be the biggest supporter.

6. REQUIRED Articles of Incorporation Articles of Incorporation 501 (c) (6) Non-Profit w/ IRS 501 (c) (6) Non-Profit w/ IRS Official Corporate Seal Official Corporate Seal By-Laws By-Laws Standing Rules Standing Rules IRS Form 990 (Done online using Form 990-n. New rule requires all affiliates to use form.) IRS Form 990 (Done online using Form 990-n. New rule requires all affiliates to use form.) Notify Secretary of State on form SI-100 of board position changes. Notify Secretary of State on form SI-100 of board position changes. Official Corporate Records Book Official Corporate Records Book Annual Budget Annual BudgetRECOMENDED INSURANCE—Errors and Omissions, Officers and Directors and General Liability INSURANCE—Errors and Omissions, Officers and Directors and General Liability Annual Planning Timeline Annual Planning Timeline Yearly Calendar Yearly Calendar Proactive Membership Committee Proactive Membership Committee Financial Transparency: Auditing and quarterly publishing of financial statement to members Financial Transparency: Auditing and quarterly publishing of financial statement to members “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” ~John F. Kennedy

7. At first affiliate board meeting of the year… At first affiliate board meeting of the year… Present proposed goals for upcoming year Present proposed goals for upcoming year Present upcoming year’s proposed budget for board approval Present upcoming year’s proposed budget for board approval Appoint Committee Chairpersons (with board approval) Appoint Committee Chairpersons (with board approval) Present proposed Yearly Calendar for board approval Present proposed Yearly Calendar for board approval Distribute SOP Manuals Distribute SOP Manuals Bank account signature card changeover Bank account signature card changeover “The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.” ~Warren Bennis “I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” ~Ralph Nader “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” ~Rosalynn Carter

8. Often, the best person for a position will not respond to announcements or impersonal requests for volunteers, they want to be asked personally, face to face. Often, the best person for a position will not respond to announcements or impersonal requests for volunteers, they want to be asked personally, face to face. “No,” does not mean “never.” “No,” does not mean “never.” Market your successes to your members. It’s easier to get and motivate volunteers for a successful, thriving organization than one that’s struggling. Market your successes to your members. It’s easier to get and motivate volunteers for a successful, thriving organization than one that’s struggling. You must be your organizations biggest cheerleader. Even—or especially—when things aren’t going well. You must be your organizations biggest cheerleader. Even—or especially—when things aren’t going well. Perception is reality Perception is reality “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” ~Peter F. Drucker ~Peter F. Drucker

9. Avoid lack of unity after a decision is made. Speak your mind and argue your position, but once the decision is made, support the organization. Avoid lack of unity after a decision is made. Speak your mind and argue your position, but once the decision is made, support the organization. B. I. C. Principle… (also from David Trust) Avoid filling a seat with just any willing body. They generally cause more trouble than it is having the chair empty. B. I. C. Principle… (also from David Trust) Avoid filling a seat with just any willing body. They generally cause more trouble than it is having the chair empty. Vital position (president, treasurer etc…) candidates MUST be qualified, not just the first (or only) person willing. (related to B. I. C.) They can definitely cause far more trouble than it’s worth to have them. Vital position (president, treasurer etc…) candidates MUST be qualified, not just the first (or only) person willing. (related to B. I. C.) They can definitely cause far more trouble than it’s worth to have them. Do not forget to say “Thank You” in every way possible. It’s the smallest kindness we can do for those who give us enthusiasm, energy, effort and most importantly time not spent with their business and family. Do not forget to say “Thank You” in every way possible. It’s the smallest kindness we can do for those who give us enthusiasm, energy, effort and most importantly time not spent with their business and family. “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you.“ ~Max DePre “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” ~Sandra Carey