1. NASPA 2013 Leadership Conference Attended by Duane Parsons, President-Elect and Bob McFalls, Executive Director

3.  Board and Officer Liability: Tips for Success Jon Grether, COO for Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company  National Priorities and Elements of Effective Partnerships— a dialogue with national executives & chief elected officers  APhA: Tom Menighan, CEO & Matt Osterhaus, President-Elect  NCPA: Doug Hoey, CEO & Mark Riley, President-Elect  NACDS: Steve Anderson, President & CEO  AACP: Lucinda Maine, EVP & Peggy Piascik, President- Elect  Peggy Hoffman, CAE: “Critical Conversations on Leading Your Association” LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AGENDA

5. Governance: Volunteer leaders are responsible for the direction of the organization, focusing on governance, policy making, and setting a course for the future. Staying inside the role: maintain focus on the mission and strategic goals to avoid micro ‐ managing management. Management: Staff, led the by the CEO, is responsible for the administration of the organization and implementing the decisions of the governing body. Staying inside the role: maintain focus on advisory and contributory role to the board to support the board in governing. Distinguishing Responsibilities

6. Set direction Ensure and protect resources Engage in outreach Provide oversight

7. Critical Conversations on Leading Your Association Conversation 1: What’s unique about the association model and how does it define the volunteer leader role?  ƒHow is the association model different?  What does it mean to focus on a member ‐ centered vision and mission?  What are the roles and responsibilities of the Board and the CEO?  How can we live the Strategic Plan?

8. Critical Conversations on Leading Your Association Conversation 2: What strategies can we use to work in partnership?  ƒ What critical skills are essential for the Board and State Exec?  What does it mean for the board to be engaged?  How can we build an effective partnership between the board and CEO/staff? ƒ

9. Critical Conversations on Leading Your Association Conversation 3: How do we prepare for what’s next?  How can we juggle the multiple horizons that the board must work within: today, this year, the next 2 ‐ 5 years?  What are the key trends in volunteerism and member engagement that are – and will – impact our associations?  What does it means to plan for the future?  How can we adjust for the shifts in volunteerism and member engagement?

10. How can you live the strategic plan?

11. The Board’s Vision Test – Four Sights (from The Governing Board, ASAE 2013)