I will keep watching this list to see if others have ideas-- but you are right-- we need to find a president quickly .
Thanks
Janet
----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 10:55 AM
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As one who has been involved in more organisations than is healthy I would
offer just one basic point. In my experience all organistations are driven
by their organiser, usually the chairman (chairwoman, chair, convenor, chief
master of ceremonies).
It does take effort and time, but not too much if you really want it to work. People do not just turn up to things, they need encouraging, cajoling, supporting, made to feel wanted.
The purpose and agenda (what kind of meetings, what can people get out/give
to the organisation) need to be clear and it is then the organiser's task to
encourage the other officeholders to do what is necessary in time for it to
be effective, and to keep contact with members and those members opinions.
It both needs and develops organising skills. Very often, as you are both
finding, a lively organiser is followed by a hiatus, because they rarely
train someone else to take over from them.
Good luck with reviving your societies.
Joseph Harris
Developers--While I can't offer any suggestions I'll be following any answers you get with interest since attendance is sporadic.
Cheryl D. Wise Certified Professional Web Developer Microsoft FrontPage MVP http://wiserways.com Office: 713-353-0139
-----Original Message----- From: janet
I am a member of a Web Developer Group-- The Sonoma County Webin Northern California. http://www.sonomawebsig.org/ We are in the midstofsome dramatic changes and trying to reinvigorate our organization. We needthat
to beef up attendance at monthly events, find useful online activitiesthe members would find attractive and find ways to become a part of the
local business community. We are looking for members of some similar
organizations that might be willing to share their stories-- successes, we
hope. Any one on this list who belongs to a local web developers
organization who might be willing to correspond with us about your
organization, how you work and what you find successful?
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