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How to he an Effective Chairperson: A Check list Every organization has meetings. but not all oi those meetings are effec- tive. To make yours etiective. you need to consider at least live components: an elleotive chairperson, an agenda, 3 process ior making decisions. a well< managed discussion and a productive physical set-up. As the chair oi a meeting. you have several important roles: knowing the group. helping members get started. planning ahead. preparing lor meetings, presiding at meetings and evaluating meetings. How to know your group a lind out who your members are and what they can do a make sure all members understand their roles and jobs New to help members get started - involve and motivate group mem l)ch - he sure your members understand their purpose. responsibilities, time- line and budgetary constraints . check on their progress - be careful not to undermine the work and authority you have dele» gated How to plan ahead assess the current situation decide on goals decide how goals can be met by considering alternatives and then decide which methods do the best job How to prepare lor meetings plan your agenda check on all premeeting arrange- ments How to preside at meetings establish your guidelines or rules of order follow your agenda involve members manage discussions How to evaluate meetings occasionally ask members to evalu- ate the meeting as chairperson, you should evaluate every meeting Source, Underwood, Amber, "Effective Meetings, " fartsheet it! 05 7, Ontario Ministry Newport WI had a new, historically accurate sign made for the hall where they hold most of their meetings. Built in 1872, the Newport Community Centre was used as a school until 1964. The sign was presented at a tea for members and special guests, in- cluding Provincial Advisory Councillor Carol Force. Brant District President Sharon Fraser and District Secretary-Treasurer Donna Csonto. Newport members standing from left to right are Norma Redditt, Marg Moore e Branch Tweedsmuir Curator, Rosalie Eggenschwiler. Rosemary Campbell. Doreen Linn. Edna Tothe â€" Branch President. Sheila Smith. Marion Hajas, Edythe Fawcett. Trish Dawdy â€" Chair. Si,I Committee and Georgina Walsh. Seated from left right are Irene Gibson. lean Fawcett, Muriel Morgan, Mia Ferguson and Helen Emmott â€" Branch Secretary Treasurer. ol Agncullure. Food and Rural Affairs. Submrtted by Sheila Smith, Newpon WI. Brant chWW'om Anniyennfieg Groenock WI, We|ltngton Centre < Gladys Calder “"94".” Members Wellburn WI, Middlesex East. . . . . 52 Hu‘j'nrx: “Swen?” ’ 32:80:23?” Years+) l aw . rosco ' Cigzlililvvl 23:72:" . , , :3 ' Na" 33"“ "my" Demm'ar “wove WI' Hanan Roseland wr 'Essex , . . , . . . 95 "WNW" Wl- WW“ Non" ' “ma” Mama" . . Nam Alexander: 50 ' _ yam My Bows - Pat Muir Fishers Corners wt. Simcoe South _ Mano" EM Dodds ‘ Halon Musselman ‘ J53" 50”” ‘ 57 tile Memberships - Evelyn P McKay 'M°_"° NMT'aS‘S' :§:::::u::'j; 76 Coutstown wr. stmcoa South Km” W" "M" 5°“"' - SM.” smug A M ' MgV - 54 ‘ Edna Orno Hartwick ' E' An" saw” 8'30 c my ’ Maw Joan ""1"" _ no“ 1-. 5mm" New Dundee Wt. Waterioo ' Mam" mule ‘ 57 Damascus WI. Wellington Nonh _ Jean Hicks“ ‘ Audrey Scales - $4 : Elsro Jones - Gwen Vlfilson Dot-regal WI, Perth Nonh - Helen Erwin Finch WI, Stormonl - Letitia Casselman Grandview WI. Lennon a. Addington - Helen 3. Winter ID Home 1. Country, Summer 2001 - Elaine M Stephen Listowel West WI, Perth North - Muriel D. Hnmhamo - Donne McKechnte - Ethel 1. Wood Maple Grove Wl. Waterloo - Belle Battier - Mary Bechtel - Jessie Steers â€" 59 - Audrey Wychopan - 55 Pine Grove WI. Simeoe East Sanlord WI. Muskoka - Lorna F, Donald ‘ Vema Duke - Dorothy McAwey ' Agnes Pom“ ' 5° Tamwonh WI. Lennox L Addington ' Nam “than ' 50 ~ Betty Wheeler ' Joy“ 9°53 ’ 5°