chicago, june 3, 2010 pamela vaillancourt, csift chair-elect jennifer london, ift csift leadership...
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Chicago, June 3, 2010
Pamela Vaillancourt, CSIFT Chair-electJennifer London, IFT
CSIFT Leadership Training Roles and Responsiblities
Our Commitments:Understand and
follow our Office/Committee responsibilities
Communicate our mission internally and externally
Abide by our fiduciary responsibilities
Exceed our members expectations, and
Grow our membership!
CSIFT Handbook & ByLawsAs Officers and Committee Chairs, we have a responsibility
to read and understand our roles.
Handbook Defines Member Responsibilities by Position. Outlines our Financial Policy and Insurance Issues. Includes Rules Governing Section of IFT. Lists Committee Chairs, Past Chairs, Past Award Winners. Provides Dates and Timelines as a Calendar for Planning.
ByLaws Included in the Handbook (pages 56-67). Includes 12 Articles by which our organization operates.
Communication
Communication is a process of transferring information from one entity to another in an attempt to create shared understanding.
Lack of communication is...
… a team leader’s worst enemy
Financial ResponsibilitiesWe have financial responsibilities to our members.
Maintain each appropriate Committee budget Spend carefully!
Vote on any item over $1,000
Member ExpectationsMeetings and Educational/Technical Programs
Speakers of Varying Expertise on Timely Topics with Quality Content
Good locations/venues at a reasonable cost. Communication in advance of the meeting for planning to attend
Networking Varying opportunities to connect with other members:
Reading our Newsletter, providing our member directory Active social media Social Hours Providing information regarding other Associations and Meetings
Transition Assistance
Work Related Programs for our Members Employment listings Scholarships, grants, and educational assistance programs
Grow Our Membership!Membership Committee- we do have an active
Membership Committee. They do conduct ongoing activities to retain current members and recruit new members
Our Duty- To be actively involved with representing the positive features of being a member.
- To promote the benefits of membership
- To encourage participation in CSIFT
What will you do to increase our membership?
CSIFT Members Enjoy Being Members!
Our members are diverse. They represent many educational and cultural backgrounds and can be employed in many different/ varied work disciplines.
CSIFT is their way to connect to others members within the food industry!
Purse Seining
Remote shoreside Alaska salmon processing plant
Gillnetting (setnet fishing) Trolling