1. NASW-NJ Unit Leader Training November 2, 2016

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Review
Event Announcement Process (review Unit Manual on
NASW-NJ Listserv Guidelines review
CEU Incentive Vouchers
Engage Unit Members
Expand Unit participation
CEU Policy for Units
Role of Regional Representatives
Recruit Unit Leaders for the following units:
Union, Middlesex, Monmouth/Ocean, Mercer/Burlington
Unit Leader Activities
Lunch & Holiday Cookie Swap (between Thanksgiving and Christmas(11/28 – 12/9/2016)
New Service Project Ideas
Adjourn

3. Event Announcement Process (forms) Unit Manual Review- www.naswnj.org
Instructions on Announcing and Hosting an Event
Information for Speakers Sheet
Online Announcement Form
Event Sign-In Sheet
Request for Payment
Event Summary Form

4. Promote Your Unit Event
Schedule & Promote Your Event to NASW Members (in this order please):
Complete Online Event Announcement Form.
The event will be posted on NASW-NJ Calendar;
Send an to your Unit Group to announce event; include the Registration Link and ask members to register online;
Look at Event on Web site calendar to see who has registered;
The Chapter will promote the event in newSWire™;
Send out 2 reminder s to your Unit Group: one two weeks before the event and another a few days before event;
Promotion should not imply endorsement of a specific person, product, or service by NASW or NASW-NJ.

5. CEU Incentive for Unit Leaders
Unit Leadership Training = 1 CEU Voucher
4 Unit events = 1 CEU Voucher
You may receive a maximum of 5 CEU Vouchers during any given fiscal year.
CEU Vouchers are not redeemable for the Annual Conference or special CEU events. CEU Vouchers may not be transferred to other members.

6. CEU Incentive for Unit Leaders
1 (Spring) Training = 1 CE Voucher
1 (Fall) Training = 1 CE Voucher
4 Unit Events(Jan-Apr) = 1 CE Voucher
4 Unit Events (May-Aug)= 1 CE Voucher
4 Unit Events (Sept-Dec) = 1 CE Voucher
TOTAL (Maximum) = 5 CE Vouchers per year

7. Engage Unit Members PR in FOCUS and NW Expand Unit participation
If you plan your Unit Events in advance, we can publish 6-month schedule (FOCUS)
TAKE PHOTOS! Unit page(s) in FOCUS. We need 3 sentences and some pictures (FOCUS and/or NW). Photo Gallery on website.
Expand Unit participation
CE programs at Unit Events – Contact Kendra
Coordinate and Collaborate with PPSIG in your area
Quarterly meetings

8. CEU Policy for Units REVIEW
Units can offer CEU events as a way to encourage attendance and recruitment.
Two CEU workshops exclusive for the Unit each year
Call Kendra Hayes, Director of Continuing Education, at least 60 days in advance, to discuss topics and schedule program.
Identify and reserve free location (minimum of 30 seats). Check with your Unit members ~ they often have ideas for program locations including agencies, schools or libraries.
Chapter will promote event ONLY to Unit Members
Promote your event to your members through your Group
Chapter will mail CEU materials and instructions to Chair

9. Role of Regional Reps REVIEW
Regional Reps serve as the Board liaison to Unit leaders (Chair, Co-chair, Steering Committee)
Will hold one meeting a quarter with Unit Chairs in their Region via phone or in person to provide support, mentor facilitate communications, activities to Units.
Regional Reps will attend at least 1 meeting, or more if possible, of each Unit in their Region per year
Regional Reps will communication information from Unit Leaders to the Board in written reports.
When a position becomes vacant, will help identify potential Unit leaders.

10. Regional Reps Central Regional Representative, Katie Findley
Middlesex, Mercer/Burlington, Monmouth Ocean
Contact me at:
Northeast Regional Representative, Kimberlee Van Burch
Bergen/Passaic, Essex, Hudson and Union
Contact me
Northwest Regional Representative, Candice Daly
Sussex/Warren, Somerset/Hunterdon and Morris
Contact me
Southern Regional Representative, Laura Rodgers Camden/Gloucester/Salem, Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland
Contact me at:

11. Speakers & Topics of Interest Open for Discussion
Community Project Ideas
Bullying
Disaster Relief
Social Work Self Care: Mind Body Energetics – Marge Holanov-
Collaborative Divorce – Renee Rubino
Social Media and The Law: David Barry, JD
Host a joint meeting with your local Private Practice Group (PPSIG)
Compassion & Choices- End of Life Choices
Evan Nison
One Simple Wish- grants wishes for foster children and at-risk youth: Stephanie Conni-
NAMI – National Alliance for Mentally Ill – “In Our Own Voice” presentation by volunteers
Female Aggression in the School context - Martha Rand
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Mental Health Players (Ocean County)
Gerontology, TBI/Stroke
Animal Assisted Therapy
New Leash on Life – Alexis Farrell
Sponsor-a-Student NASW Membership
Volunteer at local soup kitchen
Food Drive for local food pantry
Clothing drive
Adopt a group home
Walk-a-Thon
Park or beach clean up
For Community Project Example:
Sponsor-A-Student Project (Middlesex)
Cell Phone collection (Hudson)
Hat, Gloves, Scarf collection (Hudson)
Salvation Army
USE GOOGLE GROUP TO SHARE IDEAS

12. Help to Recruit Unit Leaders
Union Middlesex Monmouth/Ocean Mercer/Burlington
Note: If your NASW membership status lapses after 90 days you will be automatically removed from your Unit Leader post.

13. Unit Activities
Lunch & Holiday Cookie Swap (between Thanksgiving and Christmas(11/28 – 12/9/2016)
New Service Project Ideas:
Salvation Army

14. Any Questions? Don’t hesitate to call…