CONFERENCE: Essentials of Chapter Leadership
March 18, 2025 | 8:00 AM PDT - 12:00 PM PDT
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Essentials of Chapter Leadership
Climb higher in your leadership training at ALA's three-day virtual conference tailored for chapter leaders.
This training event is intended to provide incoming chapter leaders with the tools and knowledge necessary for chapter management, highlight important resources available to all leaders, and present information on the importance of adhering to essential financial and legal responsibilities.
This is a great opportunity for all chapter leaders, as well as prospective leaders, to be provided with this essential training.
Registration
Registration open to all ALA Silicon Valley Chapter members and prospective leaders at no cost.
Contact [email protected] for the ALASVC promo code to waive the registration fee.
Register Here (Use the ALASVC promo code at the end for payment.)
Schedule DAY 1
Tuesday, March 18 - Base Camp: Gear & Resources
10 a.m. Central
- Welcome
- Volunteer Handbook Highlights: Guidebook For The Road Ahead
- Peak Provisions: Our Governance and Bylaws
- Your ALA Essential Resource Guide: What To Have In Your Pack
11:45 a.m. Central
- Navigating the Path: ALA Headquarters Update
- Climb Together: Connecting, Sharing, Growing Through Online Opportunities
1 pm Central
Breakout Sessions:
- Less Than Five Years As Chapter Leader
- Seasoned Chapter Leader
- DEIA
- Social Media/Website/Branding
Schedule DAY 2
Wednesday, March 19 - Navigating the Path
10 a.m. Central
- Welcome Back!
- Financial Stewardship: Navigating the Numbers
- Onward and Upward: Driving Membership Growth and Inclusion
- Chapter Adventures: Elevate Your Chapter Activities
11:45 a.m. Central
- Partnering For The Peak: Climbing to Success With Your Business Partner's
- Ascending The CLM Trail
- ALA Events and Education Opportunities
1 pm Central
Breakouts:
- President, President-Elect, Vice-President
- Secretary, Treasurer
- Chapter Education
- Business Partner Programs
Schedule DAY 3
Thursday, March 20 - View From The Summit!
10 a.m. Central
- Welcome to Summit!
- Scaling the Peaks of Engagement
- Awards Program
- The Foundation of ALA's Journey To The Next Summit
- Guiding Your Team To The Summit
11:45 a.m. Central
- Conquering The Summit: Time Management Tools For Reaching Your Peak
- What's Next With The Chapter Connection Committee
