1. NASW-NJ Unit Leader Training September 22, 2015

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions Review Cancellation policy Event Announcement Process (review Unit Manual on www.naswnj.org)www.naswnj.org Cheat Sheet- “Instructions on Announcing and Hosting an Event” NASW-NJ Listserv Guidelines review (document) Importance of Leader Continuity CEU Incentive Vouchers Engage Unit Members Expand Unit participation More Unit CEU Workshop *NEW* Role of Regional Representatives *NEW* 45 th Anniversary Gala, Saturday October 24 th Encourage Unit attendance and organize Unit table Invite members to consider carpooling to event Ads and sponsorship opportunities Students to sign up “chance to win 2 tickets”(www.naswnj.org)www.naswnj.org Great Ideas for Programs Adjourn

3. Cancellation Policy Contact Staff Member (Christina, Janine or Mary Jean) Discuss reasons for cancellation with staff. Low registration may be a reason to cancel. Illness of Unit Leader is not usually a sufficient reason to cancel. Staff or another member can step in as needed. Cancellation by the speaker is not usually a sufficient reason to cancel. Alternative activities can be arranged, or a networking session can take place instead. If at all possible, cancel 24 hours before the event date If decision is to cancel: Unit Leader will email entire Unit about cancellation Staff will email those members who have registered for the event If possible, Unit Leader will arrange to have a sign put on the door where the event was to be held Staff will put CANCELLED on the Events Calendar (see Web site)

4. Event Announcement Process (forms) Unit Manual Review- www.naswnj.orgwww.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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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 email 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 emails 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.

9. Engage Unit Members Expand Unit participation CE programs at Unit Events – Contact Kendra Coordinate and Collaborate with PPSIG in your area Encourage Unit Members to participate in 45 th Anniversary activities PR in FOCUS and NW If you plan your Unit Events in advance, we can publish 6- month schedule (FOCUS) Unit page(s). We need 3 sentences and some pictures (FOCUS and/or NW)

10. CEU Policy for Units *NEW* 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 Email Chapter will mail CEU materials and instructions to Chair

11. Regional Reps Central Regional Representative, Nelida Arancibia Middlesex, Mercer/Burlington, Monmouth Ocean Contact me at: nelida.arancibia@shu.edunelida.arancibia@shu.edu Northeast Regional Representative, Kimberlee Van Burch Bergen/Passaic, Essex, Hudson and Union Contact me at: kimvanburch@gmail.comkimvanburch@gmail.com Northwest Regional Representative, Candice Daly Sussex/Warren, Somerset/Hunterdon and Morris Contact me at: dalyc@centenarycollege.edudalyc@centenarycollege.edu Southern Regional Representative, Jacquelyn E. Warr-Williams Camden/Gloucester/Salem, Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland Contact me at: drjwarrwilliams@aol.comdrjwarrwilliams@aol.com

12. Role of Regional Reps *NEW* 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.

13. 45 th Anniversay Gala Saturday, October 24, 2015; 5-10pm Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ 07033 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES *Masters Level - $1,000 *PGA Level - $750 *U.S. Open - $600 *Music Sponsor - $550 * Hors D’oeuvre Reception - $500 * Sponsor-A-Student Table - $500 ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES *Full Page Ad in Ad Journal: $200 *Half Page Ad in Ad Journal: $100 *Business Card in Ad Journal: $45 *Company Logo on NASW-NJ Website: $50 *On-Screen Logo Recognition: $50 *Gift Bag Stuffer: $50 For more information, or to purchase a Sponsorship or Advertisement, please contact Montese Anderson (manderson@naswnj.org or 732.296.8070).manderson@naswnj.org

14. Speakers & Topics of Interest Open for Discussion Speakers & Topics Bullying Disaster Relief Social Work Self Care: Mind Body Energetics – Marge Holanov- marge.holanov@comcast.netmarge.holanov@comcast.net Collaborative Divorce – Renee Rubino renee@rubinoesq.com renee@rubinoesq.com 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 enison@compassionandchoices.orgenison@compassionandchoices.org One Simple Wish- grants wishes for foster children and at-risk youth: Stephanie Conni- stephanie@onesimplewish.org stephanie@onesimplewish.org 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 - alexisfa@sp2.upenn.edu alexisfa@sp2.upenn.edu Community Project Ideas 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)

15. Any Questions?