1. Unit Orientation
Overview of Unit Leadership Responsibilities and Resources
Ideas for Unit Activities and Examples Included
Tips for Advertising
Group Guidelines
Incentive Program
Training Power Point available online

2. Table of Contents Unit Orientation Slide 1 Table of Contents Slide 2
Units Slide 3
Regional Map Slide 4
Role of Chair and Co-Chair Slide 5
Role of Regional Representatives Slide 6
Role of Steering Committee Slide 7
Next Steps Slide 9
Topics of Interest Slide 10
Unit Events ~ The Basics Slice 11
Unit Event ~ Announcements Slide 12
Unit Event ~ Hosting Slide 13
Communication with Members Slide 15-17
CE Event(s) Slide 19
Recruitment & Retention Slide 20
Unit News and Stories Slide 21
Advertising Slide 22
CEU Incentive Slide 24-25
Information and Forms Slide 27
Chapter Support Slide 28-29
Contact Information Slide 30

3. Units
Units organized by Counties. Some Units are 1 County, others are 2 or 3.
Each Unit has an appointed Chair and Co-chair as well as a Steering Committee
Unit Areas:
Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland (A/CM/C)
Bergen/Passaic (B/P)
Mercer/Burlington (M/B)
Camden/Gloucester/Salem (C/G/S)
Essex (E)
Hudson (H)
Middlesex (Mx)
Monmouth/Ocean (M/O)
Morris (Ms)
Somerset/Hunterdon (S/H)
Sussex/Warren (S/W)
Union (U)

4. Regional Map
Northwest Region include the units of Sussex-Warren, Hunterdon-Somerset and Morris.
Northeast Region include the units of Bergen-Passaic Essex, Hudson and Union.
Central Region include the units of Monmouth-Ocean, Mercer-Burlington and Middlesex
Southern Region include units of Camden-Gloucester-Salem, Atlantic-Cape May-Cumberland.

5. Role of Unit Chair and Co-Chair (A One Year Commitment)
Plan and host events/activities for your Unit at least four (4) times a year
Communicate NASW news and information to members in conjunction with Regional Representatives
Communicate Unit news and information to Chapter office to highlight in NASW publications
Welcome new members in your unit and encourage others to join
Encourage members to run for office and nominate members for NASW awards

6. Role of Regional Representatives
Will serve as the Board liaison to Unit leaders (Chair, Co-chair, Steering Committee)
When a position becomes vacant, will help identify potential Unit leaders.
Will attend Unit event(s) organized by a new Unit leader (when possible) and help leaders develop a Steering Committee for their Unit (if needed).
Will help “roll out” new ideas/programs in their regions/Units (e.g. promoting Prospective SW program, share information re: Conference and CE programs, etc.).
Will assist in bringing Unit leadership from their Region to report at Board events (each Unit to report annually).

7. Role of Steering Committee
A Steering Committee consists of Unit members who assist the Unit Leaders with planning and hosting Unit activities and events.
Provide event refreshments, assist in finding event locations and speakers, generate service project ideas, contact new members, and PR.
The Committee helps to engage Unit members and develop future leadership.

8. QUESTIONS

9. Next Steps Designing a Unit event:
Unit event: The Basics, Tips and Tricks (Unit Manual)
Ask your fellow Unit Leaders for assistance:
Utilize Steering Committee members for assistance
Plan one Meet-and-Greet (networking) event per year
Contact Kendra for information on hosting CE events
Consider working with other Units to share a program
Consider working with the local Private Practice Special Interest Group to share a event
Review list of creative suggestions (in progress) for your Unit from other Unit Leaders

10. Topics of Interest Bullying Disaster Relief
Social Work Self Care: Mind Body Energetics – Marge Holanov-
Collaborative Divorce – Renee Rubino
Generation RX: Josh Glawe
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: Danielle Gletow or Stephanie Conni-
NAMI – National Alliance for Mentally Ill – “In Our Own Voice” presentation by volunteers
Contact Christina Mina for more information.

11. Unit Events ~ The Basics
Types of Events
Networking, social, educational, continuing education, social work month event, advocacy, public service, or volunteer
Location to Host & Time
Assisted living facilities, libraries, non-profit organizations, Chapter office, restaurants
Events run 2-hours, weekday evenings or weekends.
Choose a Topic & Invite a Speaker
Unit member, Chapter staff, social work or other professionals
Involve Your Members
Ask for ideas
Invite them to join Steering Committee
Encourage them to bring a friend (non-members can attend one event before they are asked to join.)

12. Unit Event ~ Announce Your Event
Schedule & Promote Your event to NASW Members (in this order please):
Fill out the Meeting Announcement online form (available in Unit Manual) at least 30 days prior to the event
Staff will post event on NASW Calendar
Send an to your Unit Members to announce event; include the Calendar Link and ask members to register online; ALSO be sure to include “NASW-NJ” in the subject line.
Chapter will promote event in newSWire™;
Send out 2 reminder s to your Unit members: 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.
**IMPORTANT – We recommend that you send from the address NASW-NJ has on file, otherwise your will not be transmitted.

13. Unit Event ~ Hosting
Networking time before event. Meet and welcome 1st time attendees.
Welcome & Introductions – (Photo opportunity. Specifically welcome new Members/students/new attendees. Invite sharing from all: where do you work? What is your NASW involvement?)
Welcome Regional Rep and/or NASW-NJ Staff (if present).
Share NASW/NASW-NJ News & Upcoming Events with attendees (if no Regional Rep or Staff)
Purchase simple refreshments (maximum $7.50 per person) based on headcount (pizza & soda, donuts & coffee, or appetizers)
Sign-in sheet (available in Unit Manual)
Speaker, Program or Discussion Topic
Talk with new Members, students, 1st time attendees at the end of the event. Encourage them to return for other events.
Fill out event Summary online form (available in Unit Manual) and send an to Christina Mina pictures you have from the event (no PDFs please).

14. QUESTIONS

15. Communication with Members
Messages:
What is it?
address for all members in your Unit (updated monthly)
One-way communication; leaders can members, but members can only reply to sender
should be easy to read and informational
Less is more! Use bullets for easy reading
Chapter staff can use “Group ” to Unit members, too
What Content is Included?
Promote upcoming events and other Chapter information
Outside free community events: No Ads, No CEUs(Other than Chapter)
If you are asked to send out an advertisement, please have the member or non-member who asked you contact Willis Williams for information about advertising.
Be sure to include “NASW-NJ” in the Subject line of your s
Please include the following standard message in all
“Please add us to your address book, and go to the website at , click on the “event” link to view upcoming events.

16. Communication with Members
Group Instructions
You can send to your members via the feature on the chapter’s website.
Please follow the instructions below:
After you log in you will be at your profile page.
Under “My Profile”: Select “Groups”
At the “My Groups” page select Group Type Name: Your Unit’s name
At the “Unit Name” page select “Options” icon (looks like a tool wrench)
At the drop down window select “ All Group Members”
Compose
Preview your
Send or Submit your
RSVP Public Results link will be sent to Unit leader to view member RSVPs.

17. Communication with Members
Sample
Subject Line: NASW-NJ Sussex/Warren Unit event
Body of Sussex/Warren Members
Please join us for our next Unit event on
Wednesday, August 21st from 6-8pm, at Warren County Library
Sandy Jones will be speaking on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Adolescents
Refreshments will be served. Come early to Network!
Please RSVP at:
______________________________________________ If you want to stop receiving from us, please visit:
Include the following standard message:
“Please add NASW-NJ to you address book”

18. QUESTIONS

19. Continuing Education Events
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
Remember: Non-members will pay $30 at the door

20. Recruitment & Retention
Member Requests
Forward all member requests to Membership Coordinator to resolve. For example:
Change of
Change of address
Add to/Remove from listserv
Advertising requests
Other requests
New Members
You will receive reports (of your new members) once a month from Membership Coordinator
Call and/or send an to new unit members once a month (review templates in Unit Manual). Introduce yourself, welcome members, and invite them to your next event
ASK UNIT LEADERS TO ASK THEIR (NEW) UNIT MEMBERS IF THEY RECEIVED “WELCOME” LETTER FROM THE CHAPTER VIA OR HARD COPY??
Please advise any members who say they are not receiving s to check their spam filters and to add s from the listserv to the “safe sender list”
Leadership Continuity
Encourage & nurture consistent attendance
Discuss topics of interest to attendees
Recognize & mentor potential unit leaders
Establish Steering Committee to provide leadership opportunities to others; encourage consideration of leadership position.

21. Unit News and Stories NASW-NJ has 2 promotional formats:
newSWire™ - Weekly electronic newsletter
FOCUS - Electronic and hardcopy newsletter published bi-monthly
Tell us about your Unit!
Provide unit event information and photos for publication
Submit article about Unit activities
Encourage members to write an article about issues/areas of interest.
Submit article for publication in National NASW NEWS

22. How to Make Use of Advertising
NASW-NJ has 4 ways to advertise events:
newSWire™
FOCUS
NASW-NJ Website
Member address labels (available for purchase by county or state)
For more information visit or contact Willis Williams at ext. 110.

23. QUESTIONS

24. 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.
In an effort to show our appreciation for all of the work that you do as Volunteer Staff all Unit Leaders who attend this training will receive a voucher redeemable for use towards 1CEU. We will have 2 training sessions per year for which you will receive a voucher for use towards one CEU.
An additional CEU Voucher will be given to each Unit leader who hosts 4 Unit events of any kind during the fiscal year. Unit leaders may receive up to 5 CEU Vouchers in a given fiscal year culminating from 2 trainings and 12 Unit events. These vouchers will be redeemable at NASW-NJ CEU events that may be held throughout the year, they may not be used for the Annual Conference or NASW-NJ events designated as “special” events.

25. 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

26. QUESTIONS

27. Information and Forms Unit Manual:
How to find it: hover over “About Us” and click on “Units”, then click on “Unit Manual). Log in with username and password. Important forms you’ll need ~ Under FORMS:
‘Event Announcement Request Form’
‘Event Summary Form’ – tell us about your event
‘Request for Payment (RPF) Form’ – reimbursement for refreshments(there is a $7.50 budget per attendee)
‘Event Sign-in Sheet’ – confirms who attended (members and non-members) and helps identify who might join (Unit Leaders must sign-in too).
Speaker: Tips for Unit events

28. Chapter Support How Can We Help You?
Staff can attend and speak at Unit events regarding all aspects of NASW/NASW-NJ activities and benefits
Staff can respond to requests from Unit Leaders and Members (Call the Membership Hotline X118)
Staff can assist with identifying speakers for CE programs
Staff can promote Unit events on website and through newsletters

29. Chapter Support
Event Request & Event Summary Forms (located in the Unit Manual)
Submit these forms online
For assistance with these forms contact Christina Mina
Member requests: Christina Mina
CE program requests: Kendra Hayes

30. Contact Information
Questions? Please ask the Chapter Membership Team
Christina Mina, Director of Member Services
or x117
Subject: Membership
Phone:
Fax: