GOVERNANCE Webinar Sales & Marketing Executives International, Inc.
Agenda FY08 Strategic Plan Governance Model Conducting Successful Meetings Bylaws & Constitution Legal & Accounting Requirements
Mission Sales & Marketing Executives International is the worldwide organization dd dedicated dto ethical standards, continuing professional ldevelopment, knowledge sharing, mentoring students and advancing free enterprise.
Vision is focused on its Five Founding Principles : 1. Professional Identification & Standards 2. Continuing Education 3. Sharing Knowledge 4. Assisting Students 5. Supporting Free Enterprise
Vision The Profession: is the acknowledged thought leader that advances the contribution of the sales and marketing profession to the success of organizations worldwide. The Member: is respected by its members, their companies and the business community for dedication to, and practice of its Five Founding Principles. The Community: embodies ethical sales and marketing professionals who contribute to their community.
Top Three Priorities Grow & Value Value Through Events Retain Membership Through Certification
Strategic Plan
Global Community Marketing & Sales Executives Sales Personnel Marketing M k Personnel Sales & Marketing Academics Students Corporate Leaders Entrepreneurs
Positioning & Growth Certified Professionals Professional Community
Related Entities Affiliates Chapters Academy of Achievement CMSP Foundation
Chart Chairman President & CEO Past Chairman Advisory Council Education Director Association Mgt Staff Senior Vice Chairs Directors at Large Immediate Past Chairman
Suggested Affiliate Structure Officers President President Elect (Vice President) Secretary Treasurer Immediate Past President
Suggested Affiliate Structure Directors with Committee Membership Events Certification Marketing/Public Relations Special Assignments (Committee) Bylaws Nominations
Roles Board To Set Direction and GOVERN (focus on the mission) Administration To MANAGE and Execute (focus on deliverables)
Role of Administration Provide tools, information & knowledge to support Board performance Implement board policy Determine & implement action steps for objectives Ensure effective planning & use of resources Respond to member needs Collect and disseminate information Provide program/service proposals Focus on cost control
Role of the Board Establish strategy & broad policies i Establish two way communication with members Ensure effective organizational planning Approve programs & activities Prioritize goals Ensure, increase & monitor resources Support the administration in operation of the Association Assess Board performance
Successful Board Meetings Distribute Agenda in Advance Call for Agenda Items Start on time Use Robert s Rules of Order Designate a parliamentarian Establish quorum Review minutes of last meeting Accept financial report Accept director s reports
Successful Board Meetings Designate a minute taker Record motions and results Record attendance Distribute minutes after meeting Follow up on action items Don t do committee work Do review results and compare to strategic plan
Successful Committee Meetings Establish regular schedule Invite members to join Designate a minute taker Gain consensus Make each person feel a valued contributor Assign action items Follow up on action items
Bylaws & Constitution Review Annually (committee) Compare and comply with (international) bl bylaws Comply with state laws Electronic voting, etc Comply with rules for approving changes File copy with Keep separate document for policy
Legal & Accounting Know your IRS tax status Take advantage of s group non profit status File IRS 990 (USA) >$25,000 Annual Gross Revenue Keep accurate record of transactions Prepare monthly Profit & Loss and balance sheet Reconcile to bank account
Resources Check the website for resources under the My tab. smei.org
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