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The ABC's of Chapter Management

Adapted from the
Florida FCCLA
Handbook

Advisors, Administration and Alumni, along with your chapter members, form a winning team.
Brainstorming is the key to coming up with great chapter ideas.
Community involvement will promote your chapter's image beyond the school.
Decisions using The Planning Process will give your chapter members pride in their projects.
Evaluate every chapter activity so you can repeat success.
Fund raising activities are a must to help finance chapter projects and activities.
Goals and guidelines provide the main frame structure for every activity.
History and traditions of CTSOs should be used throughout the year.
Innovation is the foundation for new and creative ways to boast the Career & Technical programs.
Jobs always need to be done, so form committees early.
Kick off your activities with enthusiasm.
Learn to listen to the needs of your chapter members.
Member involvement is essential to a well-managed chapter.
Newsletters published on a monthly basis will help keep members informed.
Optimistic outlooks can keep your sanity when things seem to pile up.
Programs of Work give your chapter direction.
Quality programs will give your chapter image a boost.
Record keeping is essential for the well-managed chapter.
Satisfaction in group activities will keep your chapter members' interest.
Time management is the ability to find deadlines before you miss them.
Understand your state and national organization.
Vision provides the direction you and your members want your chapter to take.
Worthwhile efforts of your chapter members should always be recognized.
Xerox machines will become your best friend to help you keep your act together.
Youth-centered leadership is what CTSOs are all about.
Zeal and zest can provide the sense of humor you need at the end of a long day.

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		The ABC's of Chapter Management
Adapted from the Florida FCCLA Handbook		Advisors, Administration and Alumni, along with your chapter members, form a winning team. Brainstorming is the key to coming up with great chapter ideas. Community involvement will promote your chapter's image beyond the school. Decisions using The Planning Process will give your chapter members pride in their projects. Evaluate every chapter activity so you can repeat success. Fund raising activities are a must to help finance chapter projects and activities. Goals and guidelines provide the main frame structure for every activity. History and traditions of CTSOs should be used throughout the year. Innovation is the foundation for new and creative ways to boast the Career & Technical programs. Jobs always need to be done, so form committees early. Kick off your activities with enthusiasm. Learn to listen to the needs of your chapter members. Member involvement is essential to a well-managed chapter. Newsletters published on a monthly basis will help keep members informed. Optimistic outlooks can keep your sanity when things seem to pile up. Programs of Work give your chapter direction. Quality programs will give your chapter image a boost. Record keeping is essential for the well-managed chapter. Satisfaction in group activities will keep your chapter members' interest. Time management is the ability to find deadlines before you miss them. Understand your state and national organization. Vision provides the direction you and your members want your chapter to take. Worthwhile efforts of your chapter members should always be recognized. Xerox machines will become your best friend to help you keep your act together. Youth-centered leadership is what CTSOs are all about. Zeal and zest can provide the sense of humor you need at the end of a long day.

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