CCRI Knight Leaders

Program of Work

2006/07

 

Leadership/Professional Development

 

*Required Goal #1 – Create a Program of Work to plan Chapter’s goals and Activities for the Year (POW required)

Required Goal #2 – Hold an Officer Retreat to train officers and plan chapter activities (Notes and Agenda required)

Select 2 –

3.   Have chapter member run for state or national office (Include name of candidate and campaign materials)

4.      Host a meet & Greet information session for students who attend classes at non-traditional times.  (Include copy of promotion

and attendee list)

5.      *Attend a Collegiate Leadership Academy (include names of at least ten attendees and pictures from the conference.

6.      Host a leadership Seminar for your chapter and other school organizations and invite the student leaders to deliver workshops on leadership topics (include description of workshops, agenda and advisor initials)

Objective

Strategies

Outcomes

Projected Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Required #1

Meet on 10/24 to identify goals & objectives

Approved Program of Work

Accomplished

October 2006

 

Officers

Required #2

Investigate feasibility of joining SkillsUSA Retreat in January; or

Develop a Program to conduct a retreat in December or January

Leadership skills enhanced

 

 

December 2006 – January 2007

Officers

Elect Officers & Committee Chairs

Candidates address membership, voting

Officers & Committee Chairs Identified Accomplished

October 2006

Advisors

Prepare descriptions of responsibilities/duties for each officer and committee chair position

Review existing descriptions; develop as necessary

Standardized descriptions

Accomplished

October 2006

Advisors

Optional #5

Recruit members to participate

10 students attended CLA

Accomplished

November 2006

Advisors

Optional #4

Sponsor an informal gathering during the first week of classes in January 3:30 – 7:00 pm

Recruit additional members

 

January 2007

Kristen Smith

Optional #6

Needs Analysis, Develop a seminar/program

Possibilities include:

Resume Development, Conducting Meetings, Goal Setting

Resumes to bring to Orlando, More effective/efficient meetings, Prioritize goals

April 2007

Madison, Development Chair

Presidents of DEX and SkillsUSA attend Student Government Meetings

Coordinate Schedule with Student Government

Better informed of Student Government Activities, Inform college community of activities

Fall and Spring Semesters

Tim and Alicia

Bring a Business Professional to Campus to address student body

Identify interest

Contact a professional

Logistics: date, time and place

Increased knowledge

Spring Semester (March-April 2007)

Madison & James

 


Vocational Understanding

Required Goal #1  - Host a Business panel of at least three (3) local professionals to speak to your chapter (include contact information and notes)

Select 2

2.      Engage at least three (3) members of the local business community in a mentorship program with your members.  Have members

share with the rest of the chapter insights and advice offered by the professionals (Include a short write-up from each student participant and advisor signature)

3.      Conduct an informational conference call with an NAB member & publish findings in a chapter handout/newsletter (Include a copy of the handout, contact information and advisor initials)

4.      Hold a practice competition for multiple chapters in your area (Include list of chapters attending and pictures from the event)

5.      Arrange a “field trip” to a local business facility for a tour and presentation about that company or industry (Include a business card or brochure from the company and attendee list)

 

 

Objective

Strategies

Outcomes

Projected Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Required #1

Contact 3 business people – Possible contacts

Alicia’s Mom, Sarah’s Mom and George’s Dad

Members/students better informed about personal finance

 

 

Fall Semester

Kristen, Sarah & Alicia

Optional #3

Contact Finish Line Regional Manager –

Focus – Employability skills

January 30, 2007

Establish a working relationship with a DEX NAB Member

Learn about skills required by employers

Spring Semester

Madison,  James & Kristen

Optional #5

Contact local business – (Fidelity);

Logistics:  date, time, transportation

Establish a relationship with local employer, learn about business operations

 

Fall and/or Spring before 2/28/07; perhaps during the Winter Break

Kyle & George

10 Members compete at Regional Competition on 2/9/07 offered at JWU

Ascertain interest, skills

Prepare for competition (See competition camp below)

 

Better prepared for competition

Gold Medals

Recognition

February 9, 2007

Advisors

 

10 Members Prepare for Competitive Events at ICDC

 

Participate in Competition Camp

Tuesdays 2-4 Spring Semester

 

Better Prepared for competition; Placing at Nationals, National Recognition

 

Spring 2007

 

Advisors

10 Members compete at National Competition – Orlando 4/21-4/24/07

Raise enough Funds to support 10 members

Prepare for competition

National Recognition for Accomplishment

April 2007

Everyone!!!

 


Social Intelligence

 

Required Goal #1 –   Arrange and attend a meeting for chapter members to meet with a member of your school leadership team (Dean

Administrator, President, etc) to share chapter accomplishments and ask for support for upcoming events (Meeting Agenda and list of attendees)

Required Goal #2 –   Host a Delta Epsilon Chi networking and recruitment reception (Include a copy of the promotion and list of

attendees).

Select 2 –                    3.   Create and publish a chapter newsletter at least once each term (include a copy of each edition)

4.      Participate in a student organization fair on campus (include a coy of the handout/flyer distributed)

5.      Assist a college or university near you as they start a new chapter (attach new chapter office and advisor signature)

 

Objective

Strategies

Outcomes

Projected Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Required #1

Schedule a meeting;

Logistics:  date, place and time

Prepare a presentation of Program of Work

Information shared about program of work, publicity, support of college administration

 

Fall and/or Spring

Tim Seveney

Required #2

CCRI Night at Mulligan’s Island

Networking, Social Event, Fundraising

Two CCRI Chapters & Bryant University (35 students) Accomplished

 

October 3, 2006

Frank Sullo -

Optional #4

New Student Welcome
Student Voice Forum

Harvest Fest

Recruitment of New Members;

Fundraising

Accomplished

September 2006
October 2006

 

Everyone

Optional #3

Gather news stories

Design a logo

Publish one newsletter in November and one in February

Publicity, Recruitment, Recognition,

 

November 2006

February 2007

Mike

10 members participate in State DEX social events: 

December, January & May

Networking, Team Building, Recognition

Fall and Spring

George

 

Civic Consciousness

 

Required Goal #1 –    Hold three (3) different chapter community service events during the year (include description of events and

advisor initials)

Select 2 –

2.      Assist in another organization or school’s community service event (include a description of the event,  names of at least 15 chapter volunteers and coordinator signature)

3.      Hold an Advisor Appreciation event to recognize your advisors for their contribution to the chapter (include a copy of the invitation and pictures from the event)

4.      Invite a government representative to speak to the chapter (include contact information and advisor initials)

 

Objective

Strategies

Outcomes

Projected Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Required #1

Conduct a Food Drive for Providence Rescue Mission

 

November 2006

Jay

 

*Support the efforts of Big Brother/Big Sisters of Rhode Island

 

 

November 2006-February 2007

Kristen

 

*Support the children of CCRI students (Childcare Program)

Possible events:  Building Christmas Stockings; Easter Egg Hunt

 

December 2006

Tim

 

Support the Work of the Warwick Community Action Program (Buttonwoods)

 

November 2006-February 2007

 

 

Support the efforts of local Nursing Homes

 

November 2006-February 2007

 

Optional #2

Coordinate with Providence Chapter to work at the Providence Rescue Mission the week of Thanksgiving

10 Members Participated

November 20-23, 2006

Dan Salone

Optional #4

Bring a local government representative to campus

Information about Candidate and the Attorney General’s Office

November 2006

Frank Sullo

Assist CCRI Enrollment Services in fall enrollment

Coordinate with Enrollment Services - Contact students via phone

5 members assisted in making calls

Accomplished

August 2006

 

Advisors

Raise Funds for St. Jude’s Hospital

Conduct a fund raising event (Mulligan’s Island)

$500 raised

Accomplished

October 2006

 

Frank Sullo

Assist CCRI President’s Office in Meeting & Greeting Board of Governors

Coordinate with President’s Office

3 members escorted Board of Governor’s and guests to dinner and meeting

Accomplished

October 2006

 

Advisors

5 members participate in Breast Cancel Walk 10/22/07

Register, obtain sponsorship

3 members participated

Accomplished

October 2006

Kristen

 


Fundraising

 

Objective

Strategies

Outcomes

Projected Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Raise $1000 from 1st Annual Night at Muligan’s Island

Sell Tickets at $10

$7 to Mulligan

$1 to St. Jude’s Research

$2 to Chapter

Coordinate with Jay at Mulligan’s Island and Richie Cameron from Providence Chapter

 

Raised approximately $485 for both DEX each chapters and SkillsUSA; $500 for St. Jude’s

300 Tickets Sold

Accomplished

July – October 2006

 

Frank Sullo

Raise $400 from the Fall Harvest Basket

Sell Raffle Tickets

1 for $1

6 for $5

Arm’s length for $10

$100 Raised

October – November 2006

Fundraising Chairs – Alicia & Joe

Raise $2000 from the Annual Penny Social

Solicit Prizes/Donations from business community

Sell Tickets

25 tickets for $2

75 tickets for $5

 

October – December 8, 2006

Fundraising Chairs

Alicia & Joe

Raise $600-$900 from Spring activities:

Easter Egg Challenge, Treasure Chest, Valentine’s Day Flowers; etc

 

 

Spring 2007

Fundraising Chairs

Alicia & Joe

 


Recruitment

 

Objective

Strategies

Outcomes

Projected Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Recruit 10 “ACTIVE” members for the fall

Coordinate both Recruitment & Communications Strategies to:

Prepare a Power Point Presentation

Develop brochure and other materials

Participate in Student Government Activities

Visit Classrooms

Host Informational Sessions

Invite college community to Guest Speakers/Panel etc

10 new members; attending meetings, participating in activities

Accomplished

September – November 12, 2006

Recruitment & Communications Chair -

Recruit 20 “ACTIVE” members for the Spring

Same as above

20 new members; attending meetings, participating in activities

December 2006 – February 12, 2007

Recruitment & Communications Chair

 

Public Relations

 

Objective

Strategies

Outcomes

Projected Timeline

Person(s) Responsible

Develop a Power Point Presentation to inform and recruit

Collect Pictures

Identify benefits

Power Point Presentation ready for Spring Recruitment

October – January 2007

Recruitment & Communications Chair

Develop an updatedbrochure

Collect Pictures

Identify benefits

Include contact information & application instructions

Brochures ready for Spring Recruitment

October – January 2007

Recruitment & Communications Chair