1. Leadership Jane Hardacre

2. Leadership From Palm Trees to Parliamentary Procedure!

3. Why do we have

4. This program Develops leaders at all levels Grows membership and mentors of all ages

6. How can we do this?

7.  ABC Schools  Mini – workshops  Mentoring  Education and motivation  Communication

8. Tools  Unit Guide – from Department  Unit Guide Book – from National (formerly Unit Handbook)  Constitution & Bylaws  Roberts Rules of Order  National & Department websites

10. Growing Membership & Mentors of All Ages  Invite new members to participate in meetings and events.  Give praise & recognition when members do what is asked or go above and beyond what was expected.  Find out what a member is interested in.  Listen to what members have to say……….. AND……………………..

11. Keep An Open Mind

12. Commitment to Build Trust  Lead by Example  Put egos aside  Take responsibility  Meet and discuss  Keep confidences  Assess needs  Let your actions speak for you

14. PLEASE……….

15. We agree to Steal, Swear, Drink, and Lie our way to Leadership!  Steal time each day to do something for others  Swear to give everything we do the best that we have  Drink in the opportunities that surround us  Lie down at night knowing that today we gave our best

16. Leadership Reporting Mid Year Reports  Unit Chairmen → District Chairmen by Nov. 15, 2015  District Chairmen → Dept. Chairman by Dec. 1, 2015 {No form … just mail or email summary!} Year-End Reports  Unit Chairmen → District Chairmen by April 15, 2016  District Chairmen → Dept. Chairman by May 1, 2016 {Forms provided in the Plan of Action … complete all information & send them in time!}

17. As part of your narrative report, please include answers to the following questions:  How many unit and/or District trainings did your District hold?  Total number of members attending all of these trainings?  What topics or presentations were included in your trainings?  Did you hold training on nurturing a culture of goodwill?

18. National Awards  Unit Leadership Training Award  Junior Outstanding Leadership Award Department Chairman’s Award  “Palm Trees to Parliamentary Procedure”

19. Resources  ALA Department of Florida website - www.alafl.org  ALA National website - www.alaforveterans.org www.alaforveterans.org  American Legion Flag & Emblem Sales website - www.emblem.legion.org  Constitution, Bylaws, Standing Rules – Nation, Department, and Units  Let’s Be Right On Flag Etiquette  Parliamentary Procedure Booklet

20. NURTURE

21. Any Questions ???

22. From the Service of One, Comes the Support of Many The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Florida Leadership Program 2015-2016