Coaching World Issue 8: November 2013 | Page 24

INTERNATIONAL COACHING WEEK CHECKLIST Action Item Person Responsible JANUARY Chapter Chair and Vice Chair Choose ICW Committee Chair: Select ICW Committee members Someone from Programs Committee: Someone from Sponsorship Committee: Someone from Web Committee: Committee Chair Someone from PR Committee: Chapter Chair: Chapter Vice-chair: 2 ICF Chapter Members: Schedule ICW Committee meetings. Committee Chair Identify local and state government officials for outreach. Chapter Chair, PR Identify concept for signature event and secure venue. Committee Chair Download ICW planning tools at icf.to/icw. Arrange to have materials translated from English if necessary. ICW Committee FEBRUARY Decide on additional experiences for the week (e.g., Coaches Cafe, pro bono coaching for local nonprofits, professional development event for coaches) ICW Committee Decide on name of signature event. ICW Committee Determine budget for each event. Chapter Chair and Vice-chair, Sponsorship Write request letters to local officials in order to secure official proclamations. Chapter Chair Secure services of a publicist or PR firm (if using). PR Use Chapter social media accounts to begin building buzz for ICW. PR 24 Coaching World