commander's 3 powerpoint
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Look and Act the Part
Commanders’ Responsibilities 202
Do the Job!
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Dress for Success
• Just as in the business world, appearance is seen as a reflection of attitude.
• If you look serious about our business your members will take it seriously also.
• Your appearance also makes a statement to visitors, guests, outside speakers and the guy you passed in the hall.
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You’re the Commander… COMMAND!
• Democracy is a wonderful thing…it can also bog down business with endless debate. Know when to vote and when it’s time to Command. Consult your constitution!
• Make it your goal to silently convey a sense of confidence and authority. Your success will be determined by how silently you can do it.
• Develop a vision for your Camp and pursue it.• Be gracious and praise others…even when it
was your idea.
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Set-up Your Meeting Room for Success
• Use a head table so members know who their leaders are.
• Set up flags, lectern and other essentials at the front of the room.
• Arrange tables so members can look forward without discomfort.
• Access door should be at the back of the room so traffic does not distract attention during the meeting.
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Personally Welcome EVERY Person that Walks Through the Door
• Nothing strengthens the bonds of friendship and a spirit of cooperation like a smile and a firm handshake.
• Nothing makes a member feel more important to the Camp than a personal welcome from the Commander.
• Nothing makes a new member feel more welcome than for the Commander to make a trip from the front of the room to shake his hand. Lean his first name and use it!
• Encourage all of your officers to do the same thing.
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Conduct Meetings in a Businesslike Manner
This is not all fun and games…
Confederate Heritage Always Requires Great Effort!
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• As the Commander, you set the tone of your meetings.
• Be friendly but firm and decisive.• Develop a working knowledge of Parliamentary
Procedure and at least appear confident.
• During the meetings address members as “Compatriots” and officers using their respective titles.
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Stick to the Agenda
• Don’t take every trail down the path or when you get to the end you’ll be all alone.
• Refer constantly to your agenda.• Avoid long journeys down dark roads.
• Leave plenty of time for the program.
• Watch the clock…others are also.
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ALWAYS have a program
• Give ‘em something to look forward to and they’ll come back.
• NEVER announce that you are only having a business meeting…unless you want to spend some time alone and leave early.
• Always have some type of Confederate program – that’s why they come.
• Discourage overly long programs – research says that you only retain 10% of what you hear after 30 minutes.
• Try to end on schedule – too long and they’ll be disgusted and too early and they’ll feel cheated.
• NOTHING has a bigger effect on member retention than programs.
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Find a Camp Project
NOTHING exists without a purpose – your Camp needs one too!
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Civic Projects
• Historic Markers – state or local, camp markers, “Civil War Trails”
• Cemetery Clean-ups – Confederate graves or otherwise
• Charity Fundraisings – Christmas adoption, school events
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Confederate/ SCV Projects
• Tombstone installation/ Iron Crosses
• Confederate Graves Registration – National or Division
• Editorial Watchdog – letter writing network
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Delegate! Micromanaging does NOT lead to efficiency.
Assigning jobs to others will make them feel needed and frees your time to deal with the
bigger picture and the unforeseen.
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• Often the most difficult job.
• Survey the talent and delegate accordingly.
• Become a supervisor rather than a workhorse.
• You can’t do it all…at least not with efficiency.
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Find a Camp Newsletter Editor…and use him!
Nothing has a more direct influence on attendance at meetings and events than a
timely and informative newsletter.
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• Unfortunately most of our members never attend a meeting…they might if they are reminded when, where and what the program is.
• If notified they “might” attend a special event.
• If they have at least this contact they are more likely to renew their memberships.
• Members are likely to look at the pictures in the magazine…but they “might,” read the newsletter.
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Facilitate FriendshipsGood times result in retention!
• Assign a member to welcome EVERYONE at the door.
• Make sure EVERYONE has a clearly legible nametag.
• Following introductions around the room, point out each new member or first time attendee with a welcome and a round of applause.
• Quietly assign a mentor to each new member until they are family with protocol and other members.
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If you don’t know what to do…ASK! There is no such thing as a dumb question…as long as it’s from a
sincere person.
• There are no “professional” Commanders. We’re all just doing our best!
• Our National website has every document.• Our National leaders will be glad you ask.
• Our Headquarters Staff is efficient and friendly.
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If you can’t do it…resign.
Nothing causes more resentment than an officer
that accepts the trust of the Camp and then
betrays it by not doing his job.
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• Part of being a responsible leader is knowing when to step aside.
• If your circumstances change and you have no choice, coordinate with your Lieutenant Commander for a smooth transition of responsibilities.
• Don’t step down for selfish reasons or from laziness – your Compatriots will think less of you and your conscience will haunt you for it.
• You’ll be respected for your honesty BUT if you merely retain the title (and the “Gee-Gaw) and don’t do the job…you won’t be respected by anyone…most importantly yourself!
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Question and Answers
You will now be taken to the quiz section of this training session.