Rawlins County Board Leadership Training
Every Tuesday in February 2018 - 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
Each session will be from 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Location: Rawlins County Fair Building
Cost: $40 for all four sessions (group rates available)
Each registration buys a seat that can be rotated by participants.
For more information or to register for the Board Leadership Series contact Emily Green at the Rawlins County Extension Office at 785-626-3192.
Pre-register by January 10, 2018
“Informed and committed board members are the key to healthy, effective boards and committees in our Kansas communities. K-State Research and Extension’s Board Leadership Series will provide an opportunity for board members to learn the basics of being a good board member,” said Trudy Rice, extension community development specialist. “Whether you are a member of a church board, a township board, a United Way agency board, or a rural water board, this training is appropriate for you.”
The series will kick-off on February 6 with Conducting Effective Meetings. During this session, participants will learn about their roles and responsibilities as a board member, basics of parliamentary procedure, and strategies to make meetings more productive and effective.
On February 13, the topic will be Fundraising, Fund Management, Legalities and Ethics. This session will explore a board’s options for raising and managing money, understanding such things as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policies.
The February 20 session will cover Understanding Fellow Board Members and Conflict Management. Participants will explore how personalities and generational differences affect the decision-making process, and learn how to manage conflict in a way that is productive, not destructive, to the board.
Strategic Planning will be the final topic on February 27. Participants will learn about establishing a common mission and vision for the board, and how to plan priorities for the future.