Leadership Summit

6 – 9 February 2013
Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown Hotel
Dallas, Texas USA

The 2013 SLA Leadership Summit is your opportunity to meet your fellow unit leaders, the SLA Board and Headquarters staff as you learn about the resources and support available to you and your unit. You’ll find out more about your role in SLA governance, how to recruit and retain members, how to do strategic planning for your unit and much MORE.

The 2013 Summit will provide you with the training, knowledge, and networking opportunities you need at the start of your term in order to be successful during your leadership year.

Leadership Summit Slides

THURSDAY, 7 FEBRUARY

Presidential Welcome – Deb Hunt

HQ: Organization, Services, Contacts – Linda Broussard

Governance Process – Ann Koopman and Debbie Schachter

Staying Informed: Leadership Communication Tools – Marilyn Bromley

Unit Success Stories I: Mutual Support/Multi-Unit Collaborations – Mary Chitty, Devon McArdle and Liisa Laine

What Every Unit Leader Needs to Know About Unit Finances – John DiGilio and Linda Broussard

Charging for Professional Development Webinars – Anne Barker

New Membership Data Collection and Advisory Council – Kim Silk and Paula Diaz

Priming Them to Say “Yes” Again – Kate Arnold

First Five Years: Engagement Plan and Ambassador Program – Chris Zammarelli

Public Relations Committee Update: What We’re Doing to Promote SLA and You – Karen Reczek

FRIDAY, 8 FEBRUARY

State of the Association – Janice R. Lachance

Carrying Out the Vision – Deb Hunt

Carrying Out the Vision: Practical Exercise – Debbie Schachter

Unit Success Stories II: Exemplary Unit Strategic Plan Implementation (Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division and Philadelphia Chapter) – Jeffra Bussman and Valerie Ryder

Chapter Cabinet Meeting – Debbie Schachter

Joint Cabinet Meeting – Debbie Schachter

Why We All Should Be Excited About the Year Ahead: Connect, Collaborate, Strategize – Deb Hunt

 

Summit Highlights
Wednesday, February 6

Open Board Meeting

2014 Program Planning Kickoff

SLA Committee and Council Meetings

Thursday, February 7

SLA “Boot Camp”

Texas Chapter Reception

Friday, February 8

Focus on Leadership SkillsSLA Governance (unit cabinet meetings)

Unit Board Meetings/Committee and Council Meetings

Saturday, February 9

Unit Board Meetings/Committee and Council Meetings


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