Old Goals from 2004-Still Pertinent Today

Double-posing today as I continue my review of old LocSec documents. Here are the goals I set for myself back in 2004. What fascinates me is how well they align with AML's current strategic goals.

Robin’s Goals as Local Secretary 2004

Goal #1. Major group functions will continue despite the failure of any one person.

Check that the following positions have updated job descriptions and details:

Pubs            Treasurer            Scholarship Chair

LocSec            Gifted Children Coordinator            GOBS Liaison

Editor            Activities Bulletin Editor            SIGHT Coordinator

Programs            HalloweeM  Chair            Secretary

Publicity            Hospitality Chair            Circulation Manager

Membership            Project Inkslinger /Literacy            CAP Chair

BusMgr            Testing /Proctor Coordinator           

            Actively request monthly reports for each of the above.

            Actively offer or locate assistance for the above.

            Actively solicit replacements before volunteers burn out.

Goal #2. The budget will end with a surplus.

            Ride herd on keeping costs down.

            Support fundraising projects

            Whip up volunteer enthusiasm for ‘Weem and MindGames.

Goal #3. Members will be informed about decisions affecting the CAM and AML.

            Review AMC minutes

            Write a monthly LocSec column.

Goal #4. Paperwork will be filed on time.

            Show up; stay on top of things; be responsive to requests.

Goal #5. Members will feel that they’re being attended to.

            Answer calls and email promptly.

            Attend a variety of local activities.

Goal #6. CAM will comply with all AML and CAM bylaws, Standing Orders, & ASIEs.

            Request guidelines, ASIEs, SOs, and bylaws from AML.

            Gather all CAM SOs, ASIEs, and bylaws.

            Comb through all minutes to finish up the above gathering.

            Appoint a CAM committee to review ASIEs and SOs and bylaws

Determine current appropriateness.

                        Draft motions for proposed changes.

                        Delineate steps for making bylaws changes.

                        Initiate bylaw changes.

Goal #7. CAM will overtake SFM as second largest group.

Support publicity efforts.

Goal #8.  Information will be consistent in announcements and publications

            SIGs

                        Contact Cat for AML definitions

                        Find CAM ASIE or SO about SIGs

                        Confirm or draft a CAM definition

                        Update ChiMe, Web site, etc.

            Admission Costs

                        Search holy documents for any information. If none is found, initiate

motion confirming age 7 (or 8) as age under which children are free.

                        Update ChiMe and Web.