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Chapter Programs Idea 1 of 8
Chapter Programs - Planning Survey
Chapter: Pacific Northwest
Contact: John Breen
E-mail: stewardship@wniucc.org
Phone: 206-725-8383
Name of Idea: Chapter Survey
Description of Idea:
Four years ago, sent out survey and discovered group wanted to stay in one location to meet and time frame. We changed to meet the needs. Attendance is dropping so we sent out a new survey.
Keys to Implementing: Mailed one-page survey (both sides) asking people on mailing list to complete and return before we start planning schedule for next year. In survey, we asked for best time and place including day of week and week of month.
Asked what topics they were interested in that would be relevant to them, and if they wanted to receive chapter newsletter by e-mail.
Lessons Learned:
We are going to change our meeting from 2nd Thursday to 3rd Thursday and look at a few topics we had not considered; and we confirmed main topics of finance and property management.
Chapter Programs Idea 2 of 8
Chapter Programs – Round Table Discussions
Chapter: Lowcountry Chapter
Contact: Glenn L. Wood – Seacoast Christian Community Church
E-mail: glennw@seacoast.org
Phone: 843-881-2100, ext. 108
Chapter:
Florida Sunshine
Chapter: Greater San Diego
Contact: Lynn Roberts
Contact: Les Armstrong
E-mail: lroberts@hydeparkcemc.org
E-mail: larmstrong@rbcpc.org
Phone: 253-5388
Phone: 858-487-0811
Name of Idea: Round Table Discussions
Description of Idea: Topic is chosen at beginning of year. Host site administrator facilitates. Everyone is asked to share. No speaker is recruited.
Inform chapter members of topic for discussion and solicit forms, policies, and related documents. Compile forms and copy for meeting. At meeting have a facilitator lead discussion and share ideas on what works and why. Everyone comes away with good ideas.
Keys to Implementing: Get participation from more than 1 or 2 churches.
Find a common theme to discuss. Introduce one topic in form of a personal challenge. Open topic to group for discussion. Ask detailed follow-up questions.
Create an atmosphere of openness in sharing challenges.
Have participants bring copies of their policies to share.
Lessons Learned: As a large church we do not learn as much as small churches.
Group has vast experience. We learn from other churches’ mistakes.
This can assist in creating policies and/or modifying existing ones to avoid problems in our local churches.
Develops relationships.
Chapter Programs Idea 3 of 8
Chapter Programs – Quality Speakers
Chapter: Eastern Iowa
Contact: Peg Brown
E-mail: stmary@marshallnet.com
Phone: 641-753-6278
Name of Idea: Finding Quality Speakers/Leaders for Chapter Meetings
Description of Idea: Since we are in/meet in a college community, some of our best speakers/workshop leaders come from the college.
Keys to Implementing: Locate the area leaders for your topic. Make sure the topic and speaker are available for your time.
Lessons Learned: Cost can be a factor.
Chapter Programs Idea 4 of 8
Chapter Programs – Preview of Coming Events
Chapter: North Atlanta
Contact: Pam Freeman
E-mail: aquapam@aol.com
Phone: 770-781-5433
Name of Idea: Presenting Future Speaker and Programming at Current Meeting
Description of Idea: Bring in speaker for following meeting to pique interest. Introduce…
Keys to Implementing: Contact each speaker with dates for two months, one when he or she will be introduced and the next when he or she will speak. Plan programs well in advance.
Lessons Learned: Allows us to evaluate interests ahead of time to serve the need
Documents or Photos: Yes, resource manual
Chapter Programs Idea 5 of 8
Chapter Program – Content Ideas
Chapter: Garden State
Contact: Jeanne Aicher
E-mail: jeaicher@earthlink.net
Phone: 609-896-1212
Name of Idea: Balancing Network and Programming Needs
Description of Idea: Trying to find a way for members to have time to discuss problems, concerns, successes with one another – networking – but also provide outside resources (speakers, programs) to help us do our ministry. We alternate monthly meetings – one month we have a program with lunch, next month a topic of discussion (no speaker) and lunch, etc.
Keys to Implementing: Good calendar preparation so everyone knows their responsibilities (lunch and discussion topic or lunch and speaker)
Good speaker planning
Good communication of calendar topics
Lessons Learned: Some people don’t follow through on their monthly meeting responsibilities (some members don’t want to host speaker months).
Members like the opportunity to share with one another as well as hear good speakers, so offer help with programming.
Chapter Programs Idea 6 of 8
Chapter Programs – Vendor Lunches
Chapter: Chicago
Contact: Dick Giesler
E-mail: richard.giesler@vegusnee.org
Phone: 847-244-6606
Name of Idea: Vendor Lunches
Description of Idea: Vendor pays for lunches – gets 5-10 minutes to advertise.
Keys to Implementing: Local church to make arrangements.
Choose a service of interest to most members.
Lessons Learned: Eliminates lunch costs.
Set time requirements and preview materials.
Chapter Programs Idea 7 of 8
Chapter Programs - Serve Good Food
What are Best Ideas to address challenges we face?
Chapter: Colorado Pikes Peak
Contact: David Goerzen
E-mail: dgoerzen@radiantchurch.org
Phone: 719-597-4402
Name of Idea: Serve Good Food!
Description of Idea: Offer a luncheon that is presented as a “fine dining” experience with linen and all!
Keys to Implementing: Church that has food service. Reasonable price.
Lessons Learned: Increases participation
Chapter Programs Idea 8 of 8
Chapter Programs: Brown Bag Lunch/Split Group/E-mail
What are Best Ideas to address challenges we face?
Chapter: Orange County Metro
Contact: Herb Smith
E-mail: herb@standrewspres.org
Phone: 949-574-8884
Name of Idea: Brown Bag Lunch/Split Group/E-mail
Description of Idea: Split group into NACBA small and large groups. Not dependent on NACBA membership – open early by church attendance/size.
Keys to Implementing: Care not to become us/them participants, keep trying to level expectation of group.
Lessons Learned: Participation can still be in area.
Chapter Programs Idea 8 of 8
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