LaNasi: Resources for
Chapter Presidents

Helpful Hints for Chapter Presidents
(These are not multiple choice)

1. Know how to lead good chapter meetings and board meetings.
• Be an initiator - suggest new and different ideas for discussion and approaches to problems.
• Be encouraging, give others praise and support. Give credit where credit is due.
• Do not lose your temper in front of the group - stay calm!!!
• Remain objective and open minded at all times.
• Keep officers as visible dugmaot.
• Remember that the board must appear to be united.
• Above all, be friendly to new members!
2. Communicate well with the chapter.
• Keep in contact with all your officers regularly (AT LEAST weekly).
• Treat all officers equally - do not play favorites.
• Make flyers interesting, exciting, color etc.
• Appoint people for your phone committee.
• Send follow-up flyers and make follow-up phone calls.
• Publicize events well- flyers, phone calls, synagogue bulletins, announcements at services, etc.
• Show humor whenever appropriate.
• For good and welfare be positive and mention the good things happening, congratulations, etc.
• Share ideas among everyone.
3. Communicate well with the (subregion) region, and International USY.
• Respond immediately to officers' letters, phone calls, e-mails, etc.
• Do not hesitate to ask for help - that is what they are there for!!!!!
• Tell officers when they make mistakes.
• Invite officers to your events.
4. Be careful not to get B.O. - burnout!!!
• Try not to do too much at the same time.
• Delegate responsibility, but follow progress.
• When officers begin to get burned out, do not push them too hard; take them out, be their friend, and listen to their problems.
• Set priorities in the beginning of the year.
5. Create a dream list
• Write down your top ten goals/dreams for the year p1us one immediate priority.
• Set attainable goals.
• Prioritize all ten goals.
• Work toward your goals - follow through!
• Do the same with your board.
6. Have the time of your life!!!